Letter from F. Bendani to Isaac Leeser;March 08, 1858Letter from F. Bendani to Isaac Leeser regarding the progress of the Congregation Benesseth Israel in Richmond, Virginia. Bendani describes the congregation's adherence to Polish Orthodox principles, the recent consecration of a Sephar Torah, and plans for a new and larger place of worship. The letter mentions the benefaction of Mr. Louis Cohn and the participation of Rev. Mr. Michelbach of the German Congregation in the consecration ceremony.