Letter from Simon Cohen Noot to Isaac Leeser;April 07, 1851 · Isaac Leeser Digital Repository · Legacy Projects from Judaica DH at Penn Libraries

Title

Letter from Simon Cohen Noot to Isaac Leeser;April 07, 1851

Author

Simon Cohen Noot

Contributor

Isaac Leeser

Date Created

7 April 1851

Location(s)

New York City

Philadelphia

Format

Letter. 4 page(s).

Type

Letter

Language(s)

English

Yiddish

Has Format

https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p3707x80k/manifest.json

Link to Colenda

https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p3707x80k

Physical Characteristics

Lined Paper

Wax Seal

Manuscript

Is Part Of

The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries

content

Yiddish
No 9 Reade St N. Y:

Revd Isaac Leeser
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Paide

Yiddish
N. Y. Tuesday, 5th of
Nisan (April) 1851.
May the God of the Universe grant life, etc, Rabbi Yitzchek Isaac Leeser:
With an expression of greetings I come to beg of you for an unusual favor. A year ago, you—? printed Shema Yisreels* written by Mr. Bernahl, and Mr. A. Hart answered that the die has been destroyed and no more are to be had, and you I came to the conclusion that you I ought to make a new die, which you I did, making many changes and improvements in it, so that it might agree with the Divine command. But before doing this I asked the lawyer Joachinson whether it is allowed. His answer was, "Certainly, since you made and want to make many improvements." I then extended $155., not a cent of mine, but money of my friends who assisted me.
*a group of Biblical quotations, usually attached to the walls over the bed of a woman who had just given birth.
4-5-1851

Now I am told that before selling I must inquire more carefully about the laws and customs of this land, since every thing of this sort is prohibited. That is why I hope that you my friend will do me this favor to write to Mr. Bernahl for permission to reprint the Shima Yisrael and sell them. My view is that you should not reveal that they are already printed "but the wise men has eyes in his head" and you may as you please. I do this only to save my life, to be able to return the borrowed money, and not to make enemies for myself. But God who knows the hidden things knows that the fault lies with Joachinson. I have no doubt you will do this kindness and help me as much as possible, in order to save my life. God will reward you doubly, etc. etc. Writing with weak hands and shaking knees,
Simeon Cohen Nost, 9 Reade St. N. Y.
4-5-1851

Identifier

LSDCBx1FF8_28

Date

1851-04-07