Robert Lyon to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Asmonean and Occident, September 25, 1850

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Robert Lyon writes to Isaac Leeser to address Leeser's response in *The Occident* to observations made in *The Asmonean*. Lyon finds Leeser's explanation unsatisfactory and disputes Leeser's characterization of Lyon's actions regarding publication of a report from a meeting of the Beth El congregation in Albany. Lyon states that the first six resolutions were libelous attacks against Mr. Spanier and that he only offered to publish the latter resolutions after removing objectionable language. Lyon also refutes Leeser's claim that publishing the report would injure Lyon and increase *The Occident's* circulation. Lyon concludes by requesting a reply clarifying the situation.

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