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A four-page letter written by J. De La Motta from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discussing a contentious issue regarding a new cemetery. The letter details a conflict within a congregation over the use of a new burial ground and the actions of a Hazan (cantor). The writer expresses his strong disapproval of the situation and explains his resignation from his position. The letter also mentions the recent interment of Mr. Town and the selection of delegates from Richmond to attend a gathering. Several names and possibly organizations (Beth Hyams?) are mentioned, but context remains unclear due to incomplete transcription and illegible sections.

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Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP20-1061

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: J. De La Motta

Recipient: —

Dates

Gregorian:

Hebrew: Unknown

Places

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

De La Motta, J.. “Letter from J. De La Motta to.” (). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap20-1061.