Funeral Arrangements for a Friend: Letter from Gershom Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser, April 5, 1854

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Letter from Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Kursheedt details his plans for the upcoming funeral of a friend, including the transportation of the remains to Newport, Rhode Island, and the arrangements for the funeral services. He emphasizes the desire for a simple, unostentatious ceremony, avoiding public processions and limiting speeches to twenty minutes. The letter also discusses financial matters concerning the educational society and the payment of legacies, stressing the need for proper legal authorization.

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