Augusta

consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States Wikidata ↗

Letter from R. C. Moïse to Isaac Leeser

Letter from R. C. Moise to Isaac Leeser, written on December 21, expressing frustration at the lack of response to previous correspondence. Moise playfully chides Leeser for his delayed replies, emphasizing his own dignity and the importance of timely communication. The letter also touches upon the state of American Jewish education, criticizing its insufficient emphasis on religious instruction and advocating for more comprehensive schools. Moise further expresses disapproval of the celebratory gunshots marking the birth of Christ, highlighting the perceived inconsistency. The letter concludes with personal news and greetings from family members, conveying a sense of familial warmth and pride.

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Letter from William M. Williams to Isaac Leeser;March 23, 1857

Letter from William M. Williams, postmaster of Augusta, Georgia, to the editor of the Occident and American Jewish Advocate in Philadelphia, explaining why a publication addressed to Mr. Isaac Levy was not picked up from the Augusta Post Office. The letter is marked "Refused" and includes a notation "Post Office Business" and a possibly related name, James M Levy.

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Letter from Henry S. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;April 21, 1866

Letter from Henry S. Jacobs of Augusta, Georgia to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jacobs discusses the circulation of *The Occident*, reports on new subscribers, and comments on religious trends and a disagreement with a friend regarding a published private letter. He mentions the Civil War and expresses his desire for reconciliation. The letter is written in English.

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Letter from Henry S. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;November 28, 1865

Three-page letter from Henry S. Jacobs of Augusta, Georgia, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jacobs discusses his efforts to expand the circulation of *The Occident*, a Jewish periodical, in rural areas. He recounts an incident where he opposed the use of a musical instrument during a Thanksgiving service, and expresses concerns about the state of religious observance in Jamaica.

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Letter from Lewis Levy, Isaac Mayer, Lewis Carr, and Jacob J. Jacobus to Isaac Leeser;April 16, 1854

Letter written by Lewis Levy, Isaac Mayer, Lewis Carr, and Jacob J. Jacobus to Reverend Isaac Leeser on April 16, 1854, from Augusta, Georgia. The writers, identifying themselves as a committee, inform Leeser that they have used his name without authorization to solicit his agency for an unspecified cause. They express their belief that Leeser will not consider this a liberty and express their respect for his work on behalf of Judaism. The letter is a single page.

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Letter from Isaac Mayer to Isaac Leeser;November 29, 1851

Two-page letter from Isaac Mayer in Augusta, Georgia, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mayer encloses an order for $42.29 for books, discusses subscriptions to Leeser's *Occident*, and describes the challenges of maintaining a Jewish community in Augusta, expressing his intention to move to Philadelphia in the fall for the sake of his children's religious education. The letter includes a small table detailing the financial transactions.

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Letter from Wolf Fassbender to Isaac Leeser;July 04, 1854

Letter from Wolf Fassbender in Augusta, Georgia, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requesting a letter of recommendation to obtain a position as chazan (cantor). Fassbender writes that members of the Augusta community have informed him that a letter from Leeser would be advantageous for his application. The letter is written in English and includes a short section in Hebrew.

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Letter from R. C. Moïse to Isaac Leeser

Letter from R. C. Moise to Isaac Leeser expressing thanks for the loan of books and inquiring about Leeser's health and literary activities. Moise also conveys greetings from his family.

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Letter from Julius Eckman to Isaac Leeser;March 30, 1852

Letter from Julius Eckman to Isaac Leeser regarding the presentation of a silver goblet and $50 to Eckman by the Congregation B'nai–Israel of Augusta, GA, following a series of lectures he delivered. The letter also includes resolutions passed by the congregation expressing admiration for Eckman, and details the selection of a committee to make the presentation and the subsequent reporting of their actions. Eckman requests Leeser to publish the proceedings in his periodical.

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Letter from Rosalie Manahan to Isaac Leeser;November 20, 1859

Rosalie Manahan writes to Isaac Leeser from Augusta, Georgia on November 20, 1859, requesting payment for a story she submitted. She mentions promising her children a share of the earnings for a Purim feast and tree. She also requests several copies of the issue featuring her story, "The binding of Isaac," and encloses payment in stamps.

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Letter from K. O. M. to Isaac Leeser;April 08, 1860

Letter from K. O. M. to Isaac Leeser discussing various personal matters, including family life, financial difficulties, social engagements, and religious observance. The writer also comments on the reception of Leeser's publications and the state of the Jewish community in Augusta, Georgia. The letter is written in a personal and somewhat apologetic tone, explaining the writer's previous lack of correspondence.

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Letter from R. C. Moïse to Isaac Leeser

Six-page letter from R. C. Moise of Augusta to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, expressing gratitude for a previous letter, discussing personal matters, family concerns (including a brother's marriage to a gentile woman and a son's move to New Orleans), literary pursuits, and opinions on various publications. Moise also shares news and gossip about acquaintances.

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