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Letter from  to Isaac Leeser;June 01, 1856Letter from to Isaac Leeser;June 01, 1856

A four-page letter from an anonymous writer in Charleston, South Carolina to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 1, 1856. The letter is a detailed account of the writer's strained relationship with Reverend Mr. Jacobs, including descriptions of personal conflicts and disagreements within their respective congregations. The writer explains their delay in responding to Leeser's previous letter and defends their actions against accusations made by Mr. Jacobs. The letter also touches on other events and individuals within the Jewish community, including references to specific publications and individuals' behaviors.

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Letter from Menahem Elya Marcussohn to Isaac Leeser;January 08, 1853Letter from Menahem Elya Marcussohn to Isaac Leeser;January 08, 1853

Letter from Menahem Elya Marcussohn to Isaac Leeser, written in Pittsburgh, PA on January 8, 1853 (8 Tebet 5613). The letter is seven pages long and discusses several topics, including a prior stay in Charleston, South Carolina, a previous employment situation, and accusations made against the author. It also delves into theological discussions regarding the Trinity, and mentions specific individuals and events related to the writer's experiences. The letter is written primarily in English, with some Hebrew text included. Several individuals, including Mr. Yaroslausky, Mr. Oliver, Mr. Block, Mr. Sahling, Mr. Davis, and Joseph and Mary are mentioned in the context of disputes and clarifications.

Letter from Zalma Rehine to Isaac Leeser;November 13, 1835Letter from Zalma Rehine to Isaac Leeser;November 13, 1835

Letter from Zalma Rehine of Baltimore, MD to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated November 13, 1835. Rehine writes that she has had nothing new to write, but felt she should write to Leeser as she had not written in a long time. She mentions Mr. Solis's recent visit, a wedding, and discusses a disagreement with Rabbi Mordecai. She also discusses Leeser's sermons and mentions Philip Cohen. The letter is written in English with some Hebrew words.