Letter of Support for Abraham de Sola's Candidacy for Hazan
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Letter of Support for Abraham de Sola's Candidacy for Hazan
Description
This letter conveys the Montreal congregation's unanimous support for Abraham de Sola's candidacy for the position of Hazan at the Portuguese congregation in Philadelphia. The letter expresses deep regret at the prospect of losing de Sola's services and highlights his valuable contributions to the Montreal congregation over four years. It also mentions the school he established and his positive influence on both the congregation and the wider community. The letter assures de Sola that his current position will remain open. The letter is signed by Samuel Benjamin (President), John Levey (Treasurer), Wm Benjamin (Secretary), A. H. David, G. I. Ascher, and David Moss (Trustees). A copy is noted to be in the possession of A. Hart.
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Type: Letter
Identifier: LSTCAT_item208
Collection: The Jesselson Family Collection of Isaac Leeser Material
People
Sender: Samuel Benjamin , Abraham Hart , A. H. David , G.I. Ascher , David Moss
Recipient: Abraham de Sola
Dates
Gregorian: April 23, 1850
Hebrew: י״א בְּאִיָיר תר״י
Places
From: Montreal
To: Philadelphia
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