Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, May 1, 1866

Four-page letter written by Reverend Moses N. Nathan on May 1, 1866, from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nathan discusses the status of religious services, the health of his assistant, the progress of Leeser's plans for a college in Philadelphia, the government's indecision regarding public worship, unfilled positions in Southern congregations, and the effects of aging.

Associated People/Businesses

• LEESER, ISAAC
• NATHAN, MOSES

Geography

• Saint Thomas
• Philadelphia
• Pennsylvania

Subjects

• Judaism -- 19th century
• Rabbis -- Correspondence
• Synagogues -- Virgin Islands -- St. Thomas
• Religious life -- United States -- 19th century
• Colleges and universities -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 1