Letter from Simon Cohen Noot to Isaac Leeser;April 07, 1851
- Title
- Letter from Simon Cohen Noot to Isaac Leeser;April 07, 1851
- Author
- Simon Cohen Noot
- Contributor
- Isaac Leeser
- Date Created
- 7 April 1851
- Format
- Letter. 4 page(s).
- Type
- Letter
- 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
- content
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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
Part of Letter from Simon Cohen Noot to Isaac Leeser;April 07, 1851
Simon Cohen Noot, “Letter from Simon Cohen Noot to Isaac Leeser;April 07, 1851”, 1851-04-07, Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, accessed September 7, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/leeser/item/65353