Letter from Leopold Jaroslawski to Isaac Leeser, October 18, 1852
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Letter from Leopold Jaroslawski to Isaac Leeser, October 18, 1852
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Jaroslawski defends Marcusson against accusations of bribery and conversion, detailing interactions with missionaries and criticizing their methods. He describes a missionary, Avery, who visited him, claimed success in conversion, and then did not return. He discusses the motivations of missionaries, asserting that their actions are driven by money and a desire for conversions rather than genuine concern for Jewish people. He notes that those who criticize Marcusson are driven by self-interest and that Marcusson is not influenced by monetary considerations. He closes by hoping his account will be published to inform the public.
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Type: Letter
Identifier: LSDCBx1FF9_69
Collection: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries
People
Sender: Leopold Jaroslawski
Recipient: Isaac Leeser
Dates
Gregorian: October 18, 1852
Hebrew: ה׳ בְּחֶשְׁוָן תרי״ג
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From: Pittsburgh
To: Philadelphia
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