Jacob Ezekiel to Isaac Leeser, June 14, 1849: Regarding Sunday Laws

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Letter from Jacob Ezekiel in Richmond, VA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, discussing Ezekiel's efforts to modify Pennsylvania's Sunday laws. Ezekiel mentions his involvement in Senate discussions, the casting vote that slightly modified the law, and his further attempts to address the issue. He also expresses hope that an article written by Leeser on the subject will influence legislative change and shares his past success in repealing a similar law in Richmond.

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