Letter from A Southern Jew to Isaac Leeser;July 16, 1843Letter from an anonymous "A Southern Jew" to Isaac Leeser detailing the history of Jews in Savannah, Georgia, from 1733 to 1843. The letter discusses the early Jewish settlers, the establishment of the Mickva Israel Congregation, the construction and burning of synagogues, and fundraising efforts to support a permanent spiritual leader. It also highlights the community's relationship with the Christian community and the support they received from Jewish communities elsewhere.