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Letter from Isaac Hart to Isaac Leeser, April 11, 1853

Two-page letter dated April 11, 1853, from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses the election of new trustees for the Shanarai-Chasset Congregation, financial contributions from Mr. Block of Washington, Arkansas, the vacancy of a minister in the Portuguese Congregation, and a gift presented to Mr. Marks. Hart also mentions his reluctance to accept further office within the congregation.

Associated People/Businesses

LEESER, ISAAC
HART, ISAAC
MARX, ADOLPH
JACOBS, S.
NEWMAN, C.
LEMLE, D.

Geography

New Orleans
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

Subjects

Judaism -- United States -- 19th century
Congregations, Jewish -- United States -- Louisiana -- New Orleans
Congregations, Jewish -- United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Religious correspondence -- 19th century
Jewish philanthropy

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 2