Gershwind-Bennett Isaac Leeser Digital Repository

Letter from Rosa [?] Salsman to Isaac Leeser;March 09, 1854

Rosa [?] Salsman writes to a friend from Heidelberg, Germany, on March 9th, 1854. She mentions a favorable review of her poems in *The Occident*, discusses her family's upcoming visit, describes her new living arrangements, reflects on the recent winter, and shares her thoughts on the ongoing war. She expresses gratitude for the advertisement of her work and inquires about the recipient's progress on a Bible project, also mentioning a recently published book, "A few words to the Jews." The letter showcases Salsman's personal reflections on her life, literary interests, and current events.

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Letter from R. E. S. to Isaac Leeser;March 11, 1855

Four-page letter from R. E. S. to Isaac Leeser, written in Heidelberg, Germany on March 11, 1855. The letter includes a poem titled "The Angel & the Child," and discusses the author's New Year's observations, the sale of Leeser's Bible, and the author's own writing projects. The author also mentions sending a copy of their poems to the King of Bavaria and receiving a polite response.

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