Letter from Isaac Leeser regarding a banquet honoring Benjamin Franklin Peixotto, July 21, 1862

This archival item is a letter from Isaac Leeser providing instructions for a response to a toast at a banquet held in honor of Benjamin Franklin Peixotto, Grand Master of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (I.O.B.B.) in the United States. The banquet likely took place during the General Convention in Philadelphia on July 21, 1862, possibly coinciding with Peixotto's formal election as Grand Saar. Leeser, a representative from District Grand Lodge No. 3, I.O.B.B., attended the convention. The letter originates from Leeser's papers at the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) and is dated between 1862 and 1867. Biographical information about Peixotto is included within the letter's description, detailing his career as a journalist, lawyer, diplomat, and his involvement with the Hebrew Benevolent Society and B'nai B'rith.

Associated People/Businesses

• LEESER, ISAAC / Peixotto, Benjamin Franklin

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Jews, American
• Dinners and dining

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 5