Letter from Joshua I. Cohen to Isaac Leeser, September 10, 1848

Two-page letter written by Joshua I. Cohen to Isaac Leeser from Baltimore on September 10, 1848 (5608). The letter discusses Hebrew subjects of mutual interest, referencing a previous letter (HCA catalog No. 765, September 21, 2006). Cohen's writing, described as small and untidy, includes some Hebrew words. He mentions a woman whose character he discusses, and invites Leeser to visit the new synagogue in Baltimore upon its consecration. The verso acts as a cover sheet with Leeser's address. The letter also includes biographical information about the Cohen family of Baltimore, tracing their origins from Bavaria to their prominence in the Baltimore Jewish community and municipal life starting in the early 19th century.

Associated People/Businesses

• Leeser, Isaac / Cohen, Joshua I.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Letter writing
• Correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 6