A one-page letter written by Daniel Wolff from New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1849. The letter announces the establishment of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of New Orleans and lists its officers.
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Handwritten notice dated March 17, 1844, from New Orleans, Louisiana, addressed to Isaac Leeser for inclusion in *The Occident*. The notice announces the formation of the Hebrew Benevolent Association, the adoption of its constitution, and the election of its officers: Gershom Kursheedt (President) and J. Ezekiel (Secretary). Measuring 5.5 x 8 inches, this may be the earliest surviving record of the first Jewish self-help society in New Orleans. The notice was likely written and sent by J. Ezekiel. The Constitution is not listed in Rosenbach.