Seeking a Cantor and Shochet for Bethel Congregation

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This letter, written in German, discusses the search for a man to fill a position that requires skills in Hebrew, English, and moral character. The writer, E. J. Bernheimer, requests assistance from Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia to find a suitable candidate, possibly someone named Pass, who is described as having previously held a similar position. The writer offers a salary of 300 dollars annually, along with housing, and potentially more depending on the community's satisfaction with the candidate. The letter also contains some illegible portions.

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