Letter from Joseph Jones to Isaac Leeser, September 6, 1845

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Letter from Joseph Jones[?] to Isaac Leeser discussing the status of subscriptions to the Occident, the challenges of establishing a Jewish Institute in Cincinnati due to the community's characteristics, and the need for appropriate Jewish publications for the largely uneducated and illiterate Western Jewish community. Jones mentions a recent fire in Pittsburg, the Occident's unpopularity among the community, and the need for controversial works to defend Judaism against outside influences. He suggests a publication similar to the "Voice of Jacob" or the "Jewish Chronicle" might be better suited for the community. The letter is written in English.

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