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Letter from A. Benioch to Isaac Leeser;November 27, 1848 Letter from A. Benioch to Isaac Leeser;November 27, 1848

A. Benioch writes to Isaac Leeser from London on November 27, 1848, expressing gratitude for Leeser's efforts to sell 18 copies of Maimonides' works. Benioch inquires about the terms of Leeser's handling of Jewish literary works and mentions sending Leeser a copy of his work earlier through Miss C. Moss (now Mrs. Levitus). The letter also includes a closing pleasantries and is addressed to Rev. I. Leeser in Philadelphia.

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Letter from Dr. Kohlmeyer to Isaac Leeser;May 25, 1848 Letter from Dr. Kohlmeyer to Isaac Leeser;May 25, 1848

Letter from Dr. Kohlmeyer in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated May 25, 1848. Kohlmeyer sends Leeser an article for his publication, "The Occident," comparing the current struggles of Judaism to those faced by Maimonides. He also includes a correction to an article on the history of the annual reading of the Pentateuch, citing sources to support his argument. The letter is written in English, though Kohlmeyer notes his status as a foreigner in the country for only two years and apologizes for any mistakes in his English.

Letter from K.;May 25, 1848 Letter from K.;May 25, 1848

A three-page letter written in English from New Orleans to Philadelphia on May 25, 1848. The letter discusses religious figures such as Maimonides, Nachmanides, and King David, as well as events related to the acceptance and controversies surrounding Maimonides' philosophical writings within Judaism. The author reflects on the challenges faced by those who championed Maimonides' ideas and the conflicts they encountered with more orthodox elements of the community. The letter also alludes to the historical context of oppression in Europe and the impact on the Jewish intellectual life.