Letter from David Melodola to Isaac Leeser, May 9, 1851

Metadata

Letter from David Melodola to Isaac Leeser, May 9, 1851

Description

Letter from David Melodola in London to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, discussing the election results of a congregational position. Melodola expresses disappointment at the outcome, particularly regarding Leeser's loss, and discusses the actions of others involved in the election, including Mr. Hart. He also provides details regarding his mother's illness and offers his support to Leeser in the publishing of his Bible translation.

Subjects

Congregational elections Rabbinical appointments Jewish life in London

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx1FF8_42

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

People

Sender: David Meldola

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: May 09, 1851

Hebrew: ז׳ בְּאִיָיר תרי״א

Places

From: London

To: Philadelphia

Languages

English Hebrew

Citation

Please cite this item as:

David Meldola, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from David Meldola to Isaac Leeser;May 09, 1851.” (May 09, 1851). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx1ff8_42 .