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Two-page letter written in September 1857 from Berlin to Philadelphia. The letter is addressed to the reader and discusses the life of a great man, weaving together events of his life with the progress of wisdom and learning over the past seventy years. The writer highlights the man's works and deeds, emphasizing his contributions to knowledge and the dissemination of truth. The letter expresses a desire to commemorate this wise man in the Hebrew language, praising his wisdom, justice, and righteousness. The letter contains handwritten notes and annotations in Hebrew.
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Type: Letter
Identifier: LSKAP20-1056
Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection
People
Sender: Isaac Leeser
Recipient: —
Dates
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Hebrew: Unknown
Places
From: Berlin
To: Philadelphia
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