Letter from Simha Hirsch;October 10, 1850 Letter from Simha Hirsch to Isaac Leeser, written in Philadelphia on October 10, 1850 (4 Heshvan). Hirsch discusses a dispute between Leeser and the rabbi of Charleston concerning the meaning of "I will be what I will be" (Exodus 3:14). Hirsch offers his own interpretation, supported by references to rabbinic sources, and seeks Leeser's opinion on his analysis. The letter is written in English with some Hebrew words and phrases.