Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser, September 4, 1863
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Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser, September 4, 1863
Description
Moses N. Nathan writes to Isaac Leeser from Kingston, Jamaica on September 4, 1863. Nathan discusses his upcoming departure for St. Thomas, his handover of Leeser's books to a bookseller, and the status of his appointment. He comments on political factions in St. Thomas and shares gossip about a certain individual. The letter also touches upon the condition of Nathan's former congregation in New Orleans, the lack of a Jewish boarding school in England, and the state of affairs in Jamaica. The letter includes references to specific individuals and events, expressed with personal reflections and details of local situations.
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Type: Letter
Identifier: LSKAP0045
Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection
People
Sender: Moses N. Nathan
Recipient: Isaac Leeser
Dates
Gregorian: September 04, 1863
Hebrew: כ׳ בֶּאֱלוּל תרכ״ג
Places
From: Kingston
To: Philadelphia
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