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Miscellany;1848

Miscellany;1848

Newspaper clipping, one page on one sheet. The clipping contains an excerpt of a speech arguing for the removal of disabilities faced by Jews in England, addressing objections based on the supposed un-Christianizing of the country. The speech references historical context, including persecution of Jews, the evolution of laws regarding religious tests for office, and the actions of prominent figures like Gibbon and Hume. It also touches on the idea of Jews as a separate nation and the interpretation of prophecies related to Jewish rights.

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Letter from Simon Cohen Noot to Isaac Leeser;February 03, 1863

Letter from Simon Cohen Noot to Isaac Leeser;February 03, 1863

Letter from Simon C. Noot of Boston to an unidentified recipient in Philadelphia. Noot discusses several applications for books he had ordered, but did not receive. He mentions a Christian who applied for Daily Prayer books, as well as a Mr. Pierce and a Mr. Hayner. He also discusses the purchase of a church and its consecration in July, and a matter related to building the היכל on the southwest side, referencing various דינים and expressing caution regarding Reformers.

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Letter from Moses Ehrlich to Isaac Leeser;May 03, 1854

Letter from Moses Ehrlich to Isaac Leeser;May 03, 1854

Letter from Moses Ehrlich in Boston to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, written May 3, 1854. Ehrlich forwards resolutions to be printed in Leeser's *Occident*, and discusses troubles within a congregation between German and Polish members, particularly concerning the legacy of Judah Touro. He seeks Leeser's influence with the executors of Touro's legacy to help settle the dispute.

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Letter from Samuel Manknald to Isaac Leeser;June 16, 1854

Letter from Samuel Manknald to Isaac Leeser;June 16, 1854

Letter from Samuel Manknald to Reverend Isaac Leeser, written in Boston on June 16, 1854. Manknald sends Leeser a series of resolutions passed by the Boards of Trustees of Cong. Shalom at a meeting held on June 13, 1854, and requests their inclusion in Leeser's journal.

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Letter from E. Littell to Isaac Leeser;January 01, 1862

Letter from E. Littell to Isaac Leeser;January 01, 1862

A one-page letter written on two sheets of lined paper from E. Littell in Boston, MA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Littell writes that three Bibles have been sold, and the remaining three and the money from the sales are available upon request. He then asks Leeser about placing a copy of his book in his library, if Leeser feels that Littell's advertisement in the *Living Age* is sufficient acknowledgment. He mentions difficulty deciphering a name from Leeser's letter.

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Letter from W. F. Hasken & Co. to Isaac Leeser;December 20, 1862

Letter from W. F. Hasken & Co. to Isaac Leeser;December 20, 1862

Letter from W. F. Hasken & Co. in Boston to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, concerning a draft for $47.78 from Moses Piza in St. Thomas, W.I. The writers request that Leeser endorse and return the enclosed draft, promising to pay immediately upon receipt. They offer to send a check to Leeser in Philadelphia via mail if he prefers to mail the draft to them.

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Letter from Kalman Frischman to Isaac Leeser;December 23, 1855

Letter from Kalman Frischman to Isaac Leeser;December 23, 1855

Kalman Frischman writes to Isaac Leeser from Boston on December 23, 1855, detailing his hardships after immigrating from Hungary five years prior. He emphasizes the assistance he received from Jacob Sachs and his wife in Boston and his unsuccessful attempts to get his writings published by Isaac Wise in Cincinnati. The letter includes excerpts from two letters sent to Wise, one in German and another in Hebrew, along with a sample of Frischman's writing in a style similar to Ashkenazic holiday prayers. Frischman's letter also quotes extensively from the Bible.

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Letter from B. Wurmser to Isaac Leeser;May 15, 1848

Letter from B. Wurmser to Isaac Leeser;May 15, 1848

Letter from B. Wurmser in Boston, MA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, written on May 15, 1848. Wurmser describes the recent election of officers at a general meeting, discusses proposed reforms to the congregational cycle, and updates Leeser on his religious school and a Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society. He also requests books and inquires about the progress of Leeser's work on prayer books.

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Letter from Simon LeVoot to Isaac Leeser;October 23, 1863

Letter from Simon LeVoot to Isaac Leeser;October 23, 1863

Letter from Simon LeVoot in Boston to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia regarding the purchase of a new synagogue building. LeVoot discusses the preferred location for the entrance and sanctuary, considering the existing layout and concerns about Reformers and "fanatics." He also mentions needing books to consult regarding Jewish law and requests that Leeser attend to the matter. The letter includes discussions about Mr. Spier, Philip, Mr. Ettinger, Mr. Pape, and Mr. Heilprin, along with questions about resolutions passed concerning LeVoot and his son, and notes of private individuals that need to be written over.

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"Admission of Jews to Parliament," and "Removal of Jewish Disabilities," from the Daily Advertiser, 1848

"Admission of Jews to Parliament," and "Removal of Jewish Disabilities," from the Daily Advertiser, 1848

Newspaper clipping of a speech by Lord John Russell regarding the admission of Jews to Parliament, published in the *Daily Advertiser* on January 11, 1848. The clipping includes the text of Lord Russell's speech arguing for the removal of civil and political disabilities affecting Jewish subjects, specifically mentioning Mr. Rothschild's election to Parliament and the need to amend the parliamentary oath.

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Letter from Isaac Leeser to Edward Gaskill;June 11, 1854

Letter from Isaac Leeser to Edward Gaskill;June 11, 1854

Letter from Isaac Leeser in Boston to Edward Gaskill in Philadelphia requesting that Gaskill send him books to Boston via steamship. The letter lists the specific books requested, including Bibles, spelling books, catechisms, and copies of Nathan's Road to Faith. Leeser also requests that the gilt-edged Bibles be carefully packaged to prevent damage. He mentions sending one to Lewis Lewison in Providence, Rhode Island as a sample. The letter concludes with regards to Gaskill's family and well wishes.

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Miscellany;1848

Miscellany;1848

Newspaper clipping from an 1848 debate in Parliament concerning the removal of civil and political disabilities affecting Jewish subjects in England. The debate includes discussion of the interpretation of prophecy, popular prejudice against Jews, the role of religion in politics, and the principles of Christianity. Speakers mentioned include Lord John Russell, Sir Robert Inglis, Lord Ashley, and Mr. Macaulay. The clipping also includes quotes from Dr. Arnold and references to David Hume and Edward Gibbon.

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Letter from Henry S. Spier to Isaac Leeser;November 06, 1851

Letter from Henry S. Spier to Isaac Leeser;November 06, 1851

Letter from Henry S. Spier to Isaac Leeser regarding the delivery of books and the collection of money. Spier mentions difficulties between Mr. Strouse and the congregation he serves. He also discusses the distribution of prayer books, including a German-language option. The writer also requests a correction of his name in the publication *The Occident*. A postscript notes unsold back issues of the publication.

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Letter from B. Wurmser to Isaac Leeser;May 14, 1848

Letter from B. Wurmser to Isaac Leeser;May 14, 1848

Four-page letter from B. Wurmser in Boston to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated May 15, 1848. Wurmser describes a recent meeting of the congregation, the election of officers, and the proposed introduction of a three-year cycle. He discusses the debate surrounding this proposal and expresses his belief that it will pass at the next meeting. He also details the progress of his religious school, the establishment of a Sunday school with the assistance of Miss Lazarus, and the activities of the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society. The letter concludes with requests for prayer books and catechisms, and information on obtaining children's books. The letter is written in German with some Hebrew words interspersed, and contains some words which are illegible.

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