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Letter from A. H. DeLevante to Isaac Leeser;March 23, 1853Letter from A. H. DeLevante to Isaac Leeser;March 23, 1853

Four-page letter from A. DeLevante in Kingston, Jamaica to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. DeLevante apologizes for the delay in responding to Leeser's letter, citing preparations for a school examination and his recent marriage. He expresses interest in becoming Leeser's agent in Jamaica but notes the challenging circumstances and lack of success in the community. He describes the poor financial state of the local synagogue and his own income. He also mentions Miss Peixotto's illness and recovery, and the transmission of the letter via Mr. Hart. The letter provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the Jewish community in Jamaica during 1853.

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Letter from Henry S. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;November 26, 1850Letter from Henry S. Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;November 26, 1850

Letter from Henry S. Jacobs in Kingston, Jamaica to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jacobs writes about the Cholera epidemic in Jamaica, the death of his father, and the financial difficulties affecting the Jewish community. He also discusses the reception of Leeser's publications, the establishment of a congregation in Falmouth, Jamaica, and the formation of a Hebrew Benevolent Society.