Letter from Levy Elias to Isaac Leeser;October 20, 1852Letter from Levy Elias in Columbia, South Carolina to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Elias discusses Mr. Marcusson, who had recently arrived in Columbia. He describes how he initially offered Mr. Marcusson lodging and employment as a teacher for his children, and a kosher butcher for his household, but later reconsidered due to unfavorable reports. He also mentions Mr. Karr and Mr. Simmons, other individuals in Columbia. The letter is written in German.