Isaac Leeser to C. Lichten, E. Bamberger, and L. Silberman, August 28, 1850

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Isaac Leeser to C. Lichten, E. Bamberger, and L. Silberman, August 28, 1850

Description

Letter from Isaac Leeser to C. Lichten, E. Bamberger, and L. Silberman in Louisville, Kentucky. Leeser responds to a letter received August 15th (postmarked 23rd), expressing surprise at the delay in mail delivery. He states he has no personal knowledge of Rev. H.C. Henry, but suggests contacting Rev. Dr. Raphall and Rev. J.K. Gutheim for information. He expresses concern about the potential replacement of Rev. Mr. Gotthelf and questions Mr. Henry's motives, citing an incident involving Mr. Gutheim's dismissal. Leeser offers assistance to the congregation and closes with well wishes.

Subjects

Jewish congregations Rabbinical appointments Ministerial Disputes

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx3FF4_7

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

People

Sender: Isaac Leeser

Recipient: L. E. , C. Silberman , Lichten Bamberger , C.;Bamberger, E.;Silberman, L. Lichten

Dates

Gregorian: August 28, 1850

Hebrew: כ׳ בֶּאֱלוּל תר״י

Places

From: Philadelphia

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Isaac Leeser, L. E., C. Silberman, Lichten Bamberger, Lichten, C.;Bamberger, E.;Silberman, L.. “Letter from Isaac Leeser to L. E.|C. Silberman|Lichten Bamberger;August 28, 1850.” (August 28, 1850). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx3ff4_7 .