Letter from Solomon Nunes Carvalho to Isaac Leeser, September 7, 1857

Metadata

Letter from Solomon Nunes Carvalho to Isaac Leeser, September 7, 1857

Description

Four-page letter from Solomon Nunes Carvalho to Isaac Leeser, dated September 7, 1857, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Carvalho discusses a previous article and its refutation, addressing several points of contention, including accusations of libel and deception. He also comments on the beliefs of various individuals and events within their community, mentioning names and specific incidents. The letter includes detailed criticisms and personal observations, reflecting the complex dynamics within their shared religious and social circles.

Subjects

Jewish community in Philadelphia Religious Controversy American Judaism

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP0197

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: Solomon Nunes Carvalho

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: September 07, 1857

Hebrew: י״ח בֶּאֱלוּל תרי״ז

Places

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Solomon Nunes Carvalho, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Solomon Nunes Carvalho to Isaac Leeser;September 07, 1857.” (September 07, 1857). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap0197 .