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Letter from Isaac Hart to Isaac Leeser, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 29, 1862

Three-page letter written by Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 29, 1862, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hart describes High Holiday services at the Portuguese and Polish synagogues in New Orleans and details the new Jewish burial ground. He was a successful merchant and former president of Congregation Sherith Israel.

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Hart, Isaac
LEESER, ISAAC / HART, ISAAC

Geography

New Orleans

Subjects

High Holidays
Jewish cemeteries
Correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 2