Letter from Joseph A. Cohen to Isaac Leeser;September 29, 1854
Letter from Joseph Cohen in Newark, NJ, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Cohen discusses fundraising efforts for his Hebrew congregation, noting challenges in securing additional subscribers and financial resources. He mentions a recent lecture given by the congregation's president and expresses a desire to build a new structure. He requests Leeser write a letter seeking assistance from other congregations in New Jersey, to be printed in English and German, and mentions consulting with Messrs. Isaacs and Raphael. The letter includes details about the congregation's financial struggles and their membership primarily composed of mechanics.
