From William Keyserling                                                                              , 1903-1909

Letters written to Jennie (in New York) while she and William were courting; several mention her family's misgivings about their marriage due to his religious practices and remote SC location; discusses religious barriers between them and says he will not change to appease her family; mentions his family and business ventures in Beaufort; frequently asks Jennie to visit; (most correspondence on WK's personal stationary and some on Coosaw Farms letterhead); mentions helping a cousin, Abel Abelesky, immigrate to America; describes the cotton ginning process; comments on his mother's illness and his niece Rosa; describes country living and writes that Jennie should spend time in the mountains to improve her health; his opinion that Rosa should be exposed to the Jewish religion and at least know its history; his views on success and his immigration to the US, a "stranger in a strange land"; describes his land in Beaufort; during their engagement he alludes to the fact that Jennie is postponing the wedding; writes that he is being teased (by friends) because she will not set a wedding date; mentions his Uncle Levy, the postmaster of Walterboro; letters begin again after they are married (1907) with the birth of Leon (1908); Jennie has taken Leon to NY and WK inquires about his health; mentions dedication of Beaufort synagogue by Rabbi Solomon of Savannah (1908); his views on the condition of people in the north vs. south and on philanthropy; mentions drought conditions hurting his crops; inquires about Leon and Jennie's health (second pregnancy) after Beth's birth; comments on Leon's bronchial pneumonia.