Letter from E. Marcuson to Isaac Leeser, December 8, 1863

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Letter from E. Marcuson to Isaac Leeser, December 8, 1863

Description

Letter from E. Marcuson to Rev. Isaac Leeser, written in St. Paul, MN on December 8, 1863. Marcuson expresses gratitude for Leeser's previous letter, delivered by Mr. Cardozo, and discusses the sales prospects of Leeser's books. He then addresses a conflict with someone called "Vice," asserting his lack of concern for public opinion and his faith in God's protection. The letter also details Marcuson's difficult circumstances, including a recent illness that resulted in significant financial and material losses. He credits Mr. Cardozo with his current support and expresses hope for a better future. The letter includes Hebrew phrases.

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Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF10_50

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

People

Sender: E. Marcuson

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: December 08, 1863

Hebrew: כ״ז בְּכִסְלֵו תרכ״ד

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Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Marcuson, E., Isaac Leeser. Letter from E. Marcuson to Isaac Leeser;December 08, 1863.” (December 08, 1863). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff10_50 .