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Description

Letter from Lewis Allen to Isaac Leeser, written in Philadelphia on March 22, 1840. Allen withdraws a previous order, explaining that he does not wish to deprive the congregation of Leeser's instruction despite Leeser's perceived obstinacy and disrespect. He emphasizes that his action is for the benefit of the congregation and hopes to end any unpleasantness.

Subjects

Congregational instruction Religious leadership Disagreements within a religious community

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP_NC-7

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: Lewis Allen

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: March 22, 1840

Hebrew: י״ז בַּאֲדָר ב׳ ת״ר

Places

From: Philadelphia

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Allen, Lewis, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Lewis Allen to Isaac Leeser;March 22, 1840.” (March 22, 1840). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap_nc-7 .