A letter dated November 8, 1840, addressed to David Samuel, Secretary of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter, from an unidentified author (possibly the Parnas, though the signature is illegible), urges the enforcement of bylaws leading to membership forfeiture for those not regularly attending synagogue services. Specific individuals named include A.M. Cohen, J.L. Cohen, L.M. Cohen, E.L. Cohen, Jacob Nathan, and Jacob Gratz.
Subject: Church membership--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
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