E. Block to Isaac Leeser on the Failure of His Classical School and Proposal for a New Jewish Cemetery, September 5, 1849

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Letter from E. Block to Isaac Leeser, written in New York on September 5, 1849. Block discusses the failure of his attempt to establish a classical school for Jewish children in New York, citing lack of patronage and support as the main reasons. He details the challenges he faced, including the small number of students, the diverse age range of his pupils, and difficulties with collecting tuition fees. He also mentions his plans to resume his former profession as a commission merchant. The letter further includes personal news, such as his niece's engagement and family matters. Block also suggests the idea of a general Jewish cemetery on Long Island in response to the unsatisfactory condition of existing burial grounds.

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