Defense of Dr. Illoway: A Letter to Isaac Leeser

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Henry Illoway writes to Isaac Leeser to express his hurt and anger at Leeser's apparent lack of support for his father, Dr. Illoway, following Dr. Illoway's resignation from his position in New Orleans. Illoway defends his father's character and actions, citing his father's past advocacy for Leeser and the unanimous support he received upon being elected to a new position in Cincinnati. He questions Leeser's trust in the reports he's heard about his father, pointing to positive testimonials from various sources and contrasting Leeser's actions with his positive mentions of other Rabbis. The letter ends with Illoway acknowledging his father may not approve of his letter, but that he felt compelled to speak his mind.

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