Letter from Samuel Hart, Sr. to Isaac Leeser Regarding a Teacher's Dismissal, July 20, 1857

Metadata

Letter from Samuel Hart, Sr. to Isaac Leeser Regarding a Teacher's Dismissal, July 20, 1857

Description

Four-page letter from Samuel Hart, Sr. to Isaac Leeser discussing a teacher's dismissal for drunkenness and a subsequent lawsuit. Hart details the teacher's actions and the congregation's response, seeking Leeser's input and information on the teacher's past. Hart also mentions receiving books and an account statement request from Abrn Moise. The letter also includes a brief mention of a visit from Rev. H. Jacobs of Richmond, who preached to much approval.

Subjects

Teacher dismissal Alcoholism Congregational governance

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF4_62

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

People

Sender: Samuel, Sen. Hart

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: July 20, 1857

Hebrew: כ״ח בְּתַמּוּז תרי״ז

Places

From: Charleston

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Hart, Samuel, Sen., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Sen. Samuel Hart to Isaac Leeser;July 20, 1857.” (July 20, 1857). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff4_62 .