Isaac Leeser's Assessment of the Upcoming Congregational Election

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This letter, written by Isaac Leeser from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Menachem Av 28, 5597 (January 28, 1837), details the composition of a congregation and discusses the upcoming election of congregational officers. Leeser lists members he expects to support him, those who may support him, and those he believes will support his opponent, Samuel Lyons. The letter provides a detailed breakdown of the probable voting blocs, showing a nuanced understanding of the political dynamics within the congregation. It also reveals some personal conflicts and relationships between members. The letter concludes by discussing a petition for the appointment of a new religious leader, and how his opponent secured signatures for the petition by underhanded means.

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