Letter from M. M. Sollas to Isaac Leeser, March 6, 1886

Metadata

Letter from M. M. Sollas to Isaac Leeser, March 6, 1886

Description

Letter from M. M. Sollas in Kingston, Jamaica, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Sollas discusses his spiritual development, influenced by Leeser's writings, and his pride in his Hebrew identity despite living in a Christian community for forty years. He also shares family news, including his daughter's marriage and the engagement of two others. He introduces Mr. Lewin, a young friend traveling to America seeking a position as a congregational reader, and requests Leeser's assistance for him.

Subjects

Spiritual development Hebrew identity Family news

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP0046

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: M. M. Sollas

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: March 06, 1866

Hebrew: י״ט בַּאֲדָר תרכ״ו

Places

From: Kingston

To: Philadelphia

Languages

English Hebrew

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Sollas, M. M., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from M. M. Sollas to Isaac Leeser;March 06, 1866.” (March 06, 1866). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap0046 .