Letter from Jonah Bondi to Isaac Leeser, April 10, 1865

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Letter from Jonah Bondi to Isaac Leeser expressing concern over Leeser's lack of response and the publication of a pamphlet, "EMek Rephaim" (Valley of Ghosts), by Holzman, which criticizes Wise and his associates. Bondi mentions receiving authorization for the pamphlet from Raphall and Isaacs, and expresses his disapproval of the pamphlet's mistakes, insults, and accusations. He briefly addresses Wise's criticisms of him in another publication, identifies himself as the target of Wise's reference to the "sages of New York," and concludes by mentioning his illness.

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