Two Letters from Leo Demery to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Occident, December 24, 1850 and January 5, 1851


Two letters from Leo Demery of New Orleans to Isaac Leeser, dated December 24, 1850, and January 5, 1851. The letters express Demery's frustration with the irregular delivery of the Occident, a publication edited by Leeser. Demery details his unsuccessful attempts to receive back issues and notes that the publication's unreliability discourages potential subscribers. He mentions contacting Isaac Hart, Leeser's agent, for assistance but was instructed to write Leeser directly, incurring additional postage costs.


Associated People/Businesses

  • LEESER, ISAAC / DEMERY, LEO L.

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 5