Williamsport

city in and county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United StatesWikidata ↗
Letter from J. S. Jacobson to Isaac Leeser;March 27, 1866

Letter from J. S. Jacobson to Isaac Leeser;March 27, 1866

Letter from J. S. Jaiolson to Isaac Leeser discussing his salary increase to $600 a year, his new congregation's progress, and an upcoming address. Jaiolson expresses gratitude for Leeser's compliments and offers of assistance. The letter also includes greetings from Miss Amelia Ulman and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Ulman. The letter makes reference to an article in *The Occident*.

Letter from Rev. Trendenthal to Isaac Leeser;November 14, 1867

Letter from Rev. Trendenthal to Isaac Leeser;November 14, 1867

Letter from Rev. Trendenthal in Williamsport, PA, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, requesting a curriculum for religious instruction to prepare students for confirmation. The letter is written in both English and German. The writer mentions contacting Dr. Jastrow previously regarding the curriculum.

Letter from J. S. Jacobson and Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser;April 22, 1866

Letter from J. S. Jacobson and Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser;April 22, 1866

Joint letter from J. S. Jacobson and Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser, written from Williamsport, PA on April 22, 1866. Jacobson announces his betrothal to Ulman and requests that Leeser officiate at their wedding. Ulman adds a brief postscript confirming the information and sending regards from her parents. The letter also contains updates on the Hebrew and German School and the Williamsport congregation, including the upcoming chartering of their new synagogue, "Beit HaShalom."

Letter from Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser;September 03, 1865

Letter from Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser;September 03, 1865

Letter from Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser discussing the receipt of Sabbath School books and the interest of children in a new Sunday school. Ulman thanks Leeser for advice and expresses hope for the school's success. She inquires about other children's books suitable for home reading and mentions the delayed arrival of "Occidents."