Letter from B. M. Emanuel to Isaac Leeser;May 14, 1857 Letter from B. M. Emanuel to Isaac Leeser, written in Claiborne, AL on May 14, 1857 (5617 Hebrew date). Emanuel expresses his regret for not remitting subscriptions due to financial difficulties, and apologizes for not having paid Rev. Dr. Lilienthal. He promises to collect the money and pay as soon as possible. The letter includes a notation indicating a partial payment of 10.