Letter from J. Joseph to Isaac Leeser;October 31, 1853

Title: Letter from J. Joseph to Isaac Leeser;October 31, 1853
Author: J. Joseph
Contributor: Isaac Leeser
Date Created: 31 October 1853
Location(s): Montreal; Philadelphia
Format: Letter. 4 page(s) on 2 sheet(s).
Type: Letter
Language(s): English
Has Format: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p3jd4pt8h/manifest.json
Link to Colenda: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p3jd4pt8h
Physical Characteristics: Unlined Paper; Manuscript
Is Part Of: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection
content: Montreal 31 October 1853
My Dear Sir
Yours of the 27th I recd with the Oct Occidents which came in tolerable good season
I enclose herein the Amount of my collections up to this date, the moment the business season closes I will endeavor to collect mine and send same to you as I have no doubt that it will be useful whilst so much engaged in publications
The most favorable season for the disposal of your prayer Books would be during the Autumn Holidays, when there is usually an anxiety to have Books-possibly they may be inquired for again in Passover but not to such an extent as for Atonement. It would be well could your edition be made as portable & small as the English. It seems very unfortunate that you should not have complied with Mr De Sola's request—to return to him his manuscript unless published in October Number. He states his confidence of having written his wishes quite

distinctly. I must admit his right to the return of the document—if you found yourself unable to insert it as directed. However as you will refrain from adding any remarks of your own should you insert his answer in the Novr. Occident, now on the way to us if is useless discussing the matter any further—
You would not review Mr Raphael book because you deemed it unworthy of a favorable notice, but you had no such hesitation as regards Mr Desolas you admit In this I can only see an absence of all anxiety to “satisfy people” As you have often derived in having been a Candidate for reelection by your late congregation I cannot understand how you shuld consider enemies those who vote for avowed candidates or why you should exhibit such enmity towards those who have been Candidates.
Mr Morais seems to ? himself to give satisfaction to all and to be at enmity with none—these qualities, no doubt, secured him the support of Mr Jratz? and will possibly obtain for him a life election. You must admit that it is but natural for a congregation to retain the services of a Minister who is popular with all. If Mr Desola were at enmity with three members of his congregation they vote could keep him in, I would not give it to him.
Our weather has been delightful with little cold.

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I suppose you will not travel northward this season. Mr Joseph & family are quite family? she desires her best regards to you. My mother is as well as could be expected
If I can get suitable Bills I will endure here in twenty one dollar of which, the following are to be acknowledged w next oxident say ?. Desola & Mr Joseph
I expect to be in New York for one day this week. Believe me Ever
Yrs Truly
J Joseph

By rect of Mr Desola

for Schoolbooks
0.12.6

By “ “ Mr Solomon DeSoto?

Occident 1848.1849&1850
c 2.5.0

By “ “ Mr S?
1853
0.15.0

“ “ “ Mr Joseph
“
0.15.0

“ “ “ S Solomon
“
0.15.0

“ “ “ Mr Desola
“
0.15.0

5.17.6

To Express March c
October c 1/3= 0.10.0
Amount to be
enclosed

5.5.0
5.15.0

0.2.6
Identifier: LSKAP0014
Date: 1853-10-31

Part of Letter from J. Joseph to Isaac Leeser;October 31, 1853

J. Joseph, “Letter from J. Joseph to Isaac Leeser;October 31, 1853”, 1853-10-31, Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, accessed September 7, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/leeser/item/66195