Letter from Gershom Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser;April 13, 1848Two-page letter from Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Kursheedt discusses business matters, including payment for prayer books, and expresses his frustration with the complexities of his work on a synagogue. He also comments on the state of business in New Orleans and the French Revolution, expressing hope for its positive impact on Israel. The letter reveals Kursheedt's personal struggles and stresses, leading him to wish for a change.