Letter from S. to Isaac Leeser;September 01, 1852 · Isaac Leeser Digital Repository · Legacy Projects from Judaica DH at Penn Libraries

Title: Letter from S. to Isaac Leeser;September 01, 1852
Author: S.
Contributor: Isaac Leeser
Date Created: 1 September 1852
Location(s): Galveston; Philadelphia
Format: Letter. 2 page(s) on 1 sheet(s).
Type: Letter
Language(s): English
Has Format: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p3db7vv68/manifest.json
Link to Colenda: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p3db7vv68
Physical Characteristics: Unlined Paper; Manuscript
Is Part Of: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection
content: Galveston 1 Septber 1852.
Mr Leeser
The few Israelites residing here, have at last concluded to comence a step towards rearing and cementing the faith of Abraham.
A space of 50 feet Ground was inclosed, for the purpose of burying our dead. The Reverend Mr Nathan from N Orleans happened to be here on a visit, conse=crated the Ground in honour to the Lord of host, after he performed the ceremony, he delivered a very able discourse, which was listened very attentively by the few of our faith, as well as a number of our Christian friends, they all appeared to be much Edificed with his delievery and distinct pronounciation
S.

The above text refers to Occident Volume 10 No. 8 pages 379 through 384. Click here to view.
Identifier: LSKAP0214
Date: 1852-09-01
References: True