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Letter from  to Isaac Leeser;August 26, 1852 Letter from to Isaac Leeser;August 26, 1852

Letter from an unknown author in Cleveland, OH to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated August 26, 1852. The letter is written in German and discusses a previously sent work, a forthcoming conclusion to that work (estimated at 100 pages), and another piece titled "מודעה" The author expresses frustration and disappointment with Leeser's actions, mentioning feeling compromised by them, but also professes to remain unconcerned. The author further critiques a certain person, identified only as N. N. Becker, implying criticism of his scholarly capabilities and actions related to a divorce. The writer urges Leeser to publish the author's articles in the Occident to counter the actions of this person. The letter spans four pages across two sheets.

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Letter from 1816-1886 Isidor Kalisch to Isaac Leeser;August 01, 1852 Letter from 1816-1886 Isidor Kalisch to Isaac Leeser;August 01, 1852

Letter from Isidor Kalisch to Isaac Leeser, written in Cleveland, OH on August 1, 1852. Kalisch informs Leeser of his ability to send the continuation of his manuscript within 14 days. He inquires about the status of his work and expresses his desire for it to be published. He also mentions essays concerning the G E T (Get) in the Occident and requests their publication if they haven't already been printed. The letter discusses the importance of fairness and justice in publishing, referencing a certain Levi, and touches upon the author's approach to addressing controversial subjects in his essays.

Letter from Isaac Leeser;October 17, 1861 Letter from Isaac Leeser;October 17, 1861

This letter, written in Hebrew and English, is an acrostic poem praising Rabbi Shlomo Judah Leib Rapoport on his seventieth birthday. The poem is followed by a section expressing the writer's admiration and respect for Rapoport and his contributions to Jewish scholarship. The writer also mentions that American Jews share in the pride of Rapoport's achievements.