Letter from Isaac Leeser and Congregation Mikveh Israel to Joseph S. Cohen and S.M. Goldsmidt;September 07, 1829 Letter from Isaac Leeser to Joseph S. Cohen and S. M. Goldsmidt, committee for Congregation Mikveh Israel, accepting the position of Hazan. Leeser expresses awareness of the responsibilities of the position and his own limitations, but pledges diligence and avoids making promises he might not be able to keep. He thanks Cohen and Goldsmidt for their notification of the election and expresses wishes for their well-being and that of the congregation.