Letter from George Jonas to Isaac Leeser;May 18, 1857Letter from George Jonas, President of the Congregation "Dispersed of Judah" in New Orleans, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Jonas writes that he received Leeser's letter of the 28th of the previous month and expresses the congregation's joy at Leeser's return to ministerial duties. However, he explains that the congregation is unable to offer financial aid due to debts incurred from building a new synagogue and a "Widow & Orphans Home," leaving them with limited funds and few wealthy members.