Letter from Gershom Kursheedt and Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser, May 8, 1851

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This letter, written from New Orleans on May 8, 1851, is addressed to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Gershom Kursheedt begins the letter, discussing a previous letter from Leeser and commenting on the lukewarm reception of his congregation. He also mentions sending a copy of the Picayune newspaper, including a clipping about Leeser receiving a service of plate as a testimonial. Moses N. Nathan continues the letter, writing about his struggles with his own congregation and expressing his frustration with the actions of discontented members. He mentions the price of a Bible being $6 and states that he has seven subscribers on his list.

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