Letter from Jacob Ezekiel to Isaac Leeser, April 17, 1852
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Letter from Jacob Ezekiel to Isaac Leeser, April 17, 1852
Description
Jacob Ezekiel writes to Isaac Leeser from Richmond, VA on April 17, 1852, expressing regret for any actions that may have negatively impacted Leeser's interests. Ezekiel discusses concerns about Leeser's relationship with the Philadelphia congregation and advises against opposing the majority. The letter also includes a request for Hebrew type for a new printing project, specifying the characters needed and suggesting alternatives if the requested type isn't available. The letter is three pages long, written in English and Hebrew, and sealed with wax.
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Type: Letter
Identifier: LSDCBx1FF9_21
Collection: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries
People
Sender: Jacob Ezekiel
Recipient: Isaac Leeser
Dates
Gregorian: April 17, 1852
Hebrew: כ״ח בְּנִיסָן תרי״ב
Places
From: Richmond
To: Philadelphia
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