Letter from Moses N. Nathan and Gershom Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser, October 1, 1850

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This letter, written from New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on October 1, 1850, contains two sections. The first is a copy of Moses N. Nathan's contract with the Hebrew Congregation "Dispd. of Judah," detailing his duties as Hazan and preacher, including sermon delivery in English every Sabbath and on Jewish holidays. The second section is a personal letter from Nathan to Leeser, expressing his dissatisfaction with the contract's original terms, particularly the clause regarding preaching. Nathan also shares his views on the controversy surrounding Leeser's position in his congregation and offers advice for Leeser's future endeavors. A separate section includes a letter from Gershom Kursheedt to Leeser, defending Nathan and commenting on the negative reaction to the treatment of Leeser in his former congregation.

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