Syracuse

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Letter from A. L. Mayer to Isaac Leeser;September 23, 1864

Three-page letter written in German and English from A. L. Mayer in Syracuse, NY, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, on September 23, 1864. Mayer discusses an advertisement he wishes to place, inquires about payment for previous work, and describes the National Commercial College in Syracuse, which he seems to be affiliated with, highlighting its size, faculty, and curriculum. The college offered courses in English, French, German, Hebrew, penmanship, telegraphy, business arithmetic, and commercial law, with an enrollment capacity of 800 students.

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Letter from A. L. Mayer to Isaac Leeser;August 17, 1864

Letter from A. L. Mayer in Syracuse, NY, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. The letter, written in German, discusses pricing for Chumashim and Tanach, and mentions a Mr. Sternberg, the cantor of the Norfolk synagogue in New York. The writer also inquires about an outstanding payment from the Society of Concord. The letter is two pages long and includes several illegible words.

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Letter from Bernard Illowy to Isaac Leeser;July 06, 1854

Letter from Dr. B. Illowy in Syracuse, NY to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated July 6, 1854. Illowy informs Leeser that a letter he wrote about Lilienthal, published in the Occident, was reprinted in other German newspapers, including possibly the Judenzeitung. He expresses curiosity about the intention behind the reprints and requests that Leeser send him copies of these newspapers.

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Letter from S. Schwartz to Isaac Leeser;July 26, 1864

Letter from S. Schwartz to Isaac Leeser. Schwartz sends Leeser ten dollars for advertising a circular. He hopes Leeser will be able to include it in his publication by the following month.

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Letter from William Jackson to Isaac Leeser;June 08, 1853

This letter, written by William Jackson, Postmaster of Syracuse, NY, informs the editor of the Occident, a periodical published in Philadelphia, PA, that a paper addressed to Jacob Stone had not been picked up from the Syracuse post office. The letter is dated June 8, 1853, and includes the reason for non-pickup as 'Refused'.

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Letter from to Isaac Leeser;March 04, 1853

A one-page letter, sent from Syracuse, NY to Philadelphia, PA on March 4, 1853. The author sends $6.00 to the recipient, the editor of the Occident, and requests the next issue be sent in return. A note mentions that a previously sent bill from Rothschilds & Raunback was received.

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Letter from A. L. Mayer to Isaac Leeser;December 23, 1864

Letter from A. L. Mayer in Syracuse, NY, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Mayer discusses his business affairs, including a job offer in Baltimore and the publication of a scandalous newspaper article by a certain Sarner. He requests a shipment of Hebrew books and mentions moving into a new residence. The letter is written in German and English, includes Hebrew words and phrases, and contains several handwritten additions and deletions.

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Letter from Henry Abraham Henry, S.A. Valentine, and D. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;August 02, 1852

Letter from H. A. Henry to S. Vallentine Esq. in Charleston, South Carolina, regarding accusations made by Isaac Leeser. Henry details past promises of justice, the sending of documents to Reverend Mr. Lyons, and a lack of satisfaction received. He insists on resolution to avoid legal action and requests Vallentine's intervention. The letter mentions defamation of character and financial injury to Henry's family.

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Letter from S. Lenn to Isaac Leeser;October 07, 1852

Letter from S. Lenn of Syracuse, NY, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, reporting on the activities of the "Cheneseth Shalom" congregation during the recent holidays. Lenn details the sermons delivered by Rev. H. A. Henry, the attendance at services, and the congregation's financial contributions. He also mentions the resignation of President Jacob Stone and the election of Isaac H. Bronner as his replacement. The letter further discusses the congregation's decision to retain Rev. Henry's services despite offers of more lucrative positions elsewhere, highlighting the high regard in which he is held. Lenn expresses regret at being unable to secure new subscribers for the Occident and requests publication of his letter, if deemed appropriate. The letter concludes with a postscript in German, mentioning a conversation with Jacob Stone.

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