Letter from George Barnard to Isaac Leeser;February 12, 1849
Eight-page letter from George Barnard of Sherbrooke, Canada East, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Barnard expresses his gratitude for Leeser forwarding the February issue of *The Occident*, but also expresses concern that his communications have not been published. He discusses his desire to bring his views before a Jewish assembly, his anxieties about his family's well-being due to his preoccupation with these matters, and his hopes for a reform within Judaism. He reflects on his role as a religious individual and his belief in the importance of accountability to God. The letter touches on the potential for a restored Jewish government and the importance of intermarriage between different races for the benefit of the Jewish people. He concludes with a plea for assistance and understanding.
