Letter from Dr. J. Mayer to Isaac Leeser, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1863


Four-page letter written by Dr. J. Mayer of Hartford, Connecticut, to Isaac Leeser on March 1863. Mayer discusses a recent controversy concerning the validity of a conversion, presenting his views using both practical observation and religious text. He requests Leeser to publish his views for the consideration of other rabbis.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Wise, I.
  • Mayer, Dr. (? …maybe D.) J.

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 13, Folder 13