Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser, December 11, 1863

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Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser, written in St. Thomas on December 11, 1863 (5624). Nathan describes his arrival in St. Thomas, his well-received return to his ministerial post, his experiences during the High Holy Days, and a special service held in honor of the late King Frederick VII. He details the composition of the congregation, and the ongoing debates about the enlargement of the Synagogue building. He also comments on the state of religious practice, the sale of prayer books, and the health of his wife.

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