Letter from Benjamin Ekin[?] to Isaac Leeser, March 31, 1845

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Letter from Benjamin Ekin[?] to Isaac Leeser, March 31, 1845

Description

Letter from Benjamin Ekin[?] to Isaac Leeser, written in London on March 31, 1845. Ekin discusses a Mr. Solis, who brought a letter of introduction from Leeser and made a favorable impression. He mentions the publication of his letter in the Jewish Chronicle, its translation into other languages, and the ensuing sensation. He also addresses Leeser's December 30th letter, expressing willingness to discuss points of disagreement. Ekin refers to issues regarding Mr. Marks and mentions his daughter's engagement. The letter includes discussion of the denial of burial to Mr. H Montefiore. The letter is four pages on one sheet and includes a wax seal.

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Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx1FF2_26

Collection: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries

People

Sender: Benjamin Ekin[?]

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: March 31, 1845

Hebrew: כ״ב בַּאֲדָר ב׳ תר״ה

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Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Ekin[?], Benjamin, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Benjamin Ekin[?] to Isaac Leeser;March 31, 1845.” (March 31, 1845). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx1ff2_26.