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Letter from S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser;April 21, 1848

Letter from S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser;April 21, 1848

Six-page letter from S. Wolff in Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discussing the apparent suicide of E. L. Andrews, a Mobile businessman. Wolff details the circumstances surrounding Andrews's death, including his financial troubles and the discovery of his body. The letter also mentions the disappearance of Andrews's brother, Z. Andrews, of New Orleans, and the prevailing prejudices against Jews in Mobile. Wolff concludes by requesting a book and inquiring about business prospects.

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Letter from S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser;May 02, 1853

Letter from S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser;May 02, 1853

Letter from S. Wolff in Mobile, AL, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, concerning financial matters. Wolff encloses a check for $350, instructing Leeser on how to distribute the remaining funds after paying a debt to Benners, and money to Wm Hoskins and Mrs. O. for Nell's clothing. Wolff also mentions a debt from the Jones congregation that he is still awaiting payment for. He expresses preference for prompt payment of workers as opposed to payment in advance.

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Letter from J. Berneis to Isaac Leeser;January 25, 1853

Letter from J. Berneis to Isaac Leeser;January 25, 1853

Letter from J. Berneis, secretary of the congregation Shangarai Shanaquie, to Reverend Isaac Leeser. Berneis encloses a copy of the congregation's proceedings to be inserted in Leeser's periodical, the Occident. The letter is written on two pages across four sheets and features a wax seal.

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Letter from Israel Jonas to Isaac Leeser;December 16, 1856

Letter from Israel Jonas to Isaac Leeser;December 16, 1856

Letter from Imuel I. Imeg[?] (Prest.) in Mobile, AL, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated December 16. The writer describes the destruction of their synagogue by fire and requests Leeser to publish an appeal in his journal, the Occident, to solicit funds for its rebuilding from other congregations in the United States.

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Letter from Israel Jonas to Isaac Leeser;July 02, 1852

Letter from Israel Jonas to Isaac Leeser;July 02, 1852

Letter from Israel I. Jones of Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, inquiring about Hebrew boarding schools for young ladies in Philadelphia. Jones mentions his plans to send his daughter Adelaide to school in the North and anticipates leaving Mobile in about three weeks. He also shares news about the construction of a new synagogue in Mobile, which they anticipate consecrating around next January. He mentions Rev. Julius Eckman of Charleston and I. Jacobs of Baltimore are applicants for the position of minister. Finally, he informs Leeser that his daughter Sarah is engaged to marry Mr. Joseph Morrison of Mobile.

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Letter from B. M. Emanuel to Isaac Leeser;August 27, 1848

Letter from B. M. Emanuel to Isaac Leeser;August 27, 1848

Letter from B. M. Emanuel in Mobile, AL, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, discussing the distribution of books, including prayer books and the Occident, and the collection of arrears. Emanuel also mentions his motivations for promoting religious works amongst the Jewish community. The letter includes details of book sales, inquiries about specific individuals, and a discussion of financial matters relating to the Occident.

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Letter from Julius Eckman to Isaac Leeser;January 25, 1854

Letter from Julius Eckman to Isaac Leeser;January 25, 1854

Letter from J. Eckman in Mobile, AL to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated January 25, 1854 (5614). The letter informs Leeser of the death of Judah Touro and details the bequests in his will, including significant sums for Palestine, Jewish hospitals in New York, Hebrew societies in Philadelphia, Mobile, and Montgomery, and the Hebrew Foreign Missionary Society in China. The writer attributes the distribution of the will to Mr. Kuesheedt.

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Letter;January 01, 1853

Letter;January 01, 1853

This letter describes the consecration of a new synagogue on Jackson Street in Mobile, Alabama. The writer details the building's renovations and the ceremony itself, including hymns sung, readings from scripture, and a lecture. The writer also includes excerpts from the Mobile Tribune and Mobile Daily Advertiser, reporting on the event. The letter also mentions a school for religious instruction with approximately 30 students. The writer requests books for the school's library.

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Letter from B. H. Emanuel to Isaac Leeser;April 07, 1851

Letter from B. H. Emanuel to Isaac Leeser;April 07, 1851

Letter from B. H. Emanuel of Mobile, AL, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Emanuel encloses $20.00, including subscriptions for Israel H. Jones and arrears, and requests a list of subscribers and their debts. He mentions correspondence with I. Hart in New Orleans regarding books, and discusses the progress of building a synagogue in Mobile. He also inquires about the possibility of Isaac Leeser becoming the Mobile congregation's pastor.

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Letter from D. Solomon to Isaac Leeser;January 04, 1846

Letter from D. Solomon to Isaac Leeser;January 04, 1846

Letter from D. Solomon in Mobile, Alabama to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 4, 1846. Solomon discusses his inability to visit Leeser due to prior engagements, inquires about outstanding subscriptions to Leeser's publications, and details the recent consecration of a new synagogue in Mobile. He describes the building, the consecration ceremony, and expresses satisfaction with the result. He also mentions his "Short Sermons" and requests information about the price of the "Daily Prayer Book."

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Letter from Daniel Unger to Isaac Leeser;September 20, 1853

Letter from Daniel Unger to Isaac Leeser;September 20, 1853

Letter from Daniel Unger to Isaac Leeser, written in Mobile, Alabama on September 20, 1853. Unger requests Leeser to publish an enclosed article in the next issue of his periodical and asks for an invoice. He assures Leeser that he is prepared to prove the truthfulness of his statements against Dr. Eckman and requests the return of Eckman's letter if publication is refused.

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Letter from B. M. Emanuel to Isaac Leeser;October 21, 1851

Letter from B. M. Emanuel to Isaac Leeser;October 21, 1851

Letter from B.M. Emanuel in Mobile, AL, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Emanuel informs Leeser of the death of Reverend A. Ansel, formerly of Liverpool, who died in Mobile on September 8, 1851. He requests that Leeser publish a notice of Ansel's death in the Occident, as it circulates in England where Ansel had relatives. Emanuel also mentions Ansel's possessions, a mohel's instrument, which are being held as a memento for Ansel's child. The letter also discusses financial matters and the scarcity of money in Mobile due to low river levels hindering trade.

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Letter from M. & S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser;February 07, 1857

Letter from M. & S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser;February 07, 1857

Letter from M. & S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser expressing sympathy for a misfortune and offering financial assistance. The letter mentions the writers' concern for Leeser's health and requests more details about his situation to better assist him. A check for $500 is mentioned as being sent.

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Letter from J. C. Mott to Isaac Leeser;December 29, 1850

Letter from J. C. Mott to Isaac Leeser;December 29, 1850

Letter from J. C. Mott to Isaac Leeser discussing Mott's brochures and their differing views on the authenticity of the Pentateuch. Mott defends his position citing Gesenius, De Wette, Eichhorn, Munk, and Cohen, and mentions recent Egyptian discoveries that challenge the traditional view. He also discusses the chronology and genealogies of the Hebrew text, and expresses regret for a mistake made by the printer in a previous publication. The letter also touches on racial unity and the incompatibility of Genesis with the chronology and evidence of distinct races found in the 3rd and 4th Egyptian dynasties. Finally, Mott comments briefly on critiques of his work by Smyth, Howes, and Bachman, noting the latter's refutation by Agassiz and Morton.

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Letter from J. W. Townsend to Postmaster;April 13, 1847

Letter from J. W. Townsend to Postmaster;April 13, 1847

Two-page letter from J. W. Townsend, postmaster in Mobile, Alabama, to the postmaster in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter informs the recipient that a magazine addressed to D. Myer at the Philadelphia post office was not claimed. The second page contains seemingly unrelated numerical notations and names.

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Letter from Isaac Epstein to Isaac Leeser;October 18, 1859

Letter from Isaac Epstein to Isaac Leeser;October 18, 1859

Letter from Isaac Epstein in Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated October 18, 1859. Epstein writes in German, describing the unification of two congregations and his election as cantor and shochet. He requests from Leeser marriage, newborn, and funeral sermons, offering to pay or return them via his brother in New York.

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