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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

Gregorian:

Hebrew: Unknown

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Languages

EnglishHebrew

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Isaac Leeser;September 1857.” (). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap20-1056.