Letter from Samuel Piza to Isaac Leeser;July 24, 1852

Title: Letter from Samuel Piza to Isaac Leeser;July 24, 1852
Author: Samuel Piza
Contributor: Isaac Leeser
Date Created: 24 July 1852
Location(s): Barcelona; Philadelphia
Format: Letter. 3 page(s).
Type: Letter
Language(s): English
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Physical Characteristics: Unlined Paper; Wax Seal; Manuscript
Is Part Of: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries
content: Barcelona Venzla July 24th 1852
Isaac Leeser Esqr.
Philad Pa.
Revd. Sir!
There being so very few occurrences of this nature in this part of the world, adding thereto your accustomed desire of obtaining information concerning our people, has quite induced me to take the liberty to encroach on your precious moments, with the object of calling your attention to the late & agreeable occurrences, which I trust will prove interesting to those interested in the progress of the Jews even amidst the most bigotted sect of christianity.
We have often performed the ceremony of Hebrew in the families of Messrs. is. Baiz, M. H. Baiz, Is. Valencia, Is. L Lindo, A. H. Moron, all of whom possess a numerous family & resident of this place The said ceremonies having been expected by Messrs. Is. Sass of St Thos. & M F. Ricardo of Curacao, both Hebrew.
Our “progress” has been such, that we were lately obliged to open a new ?olio entitled “Marriages” where two young cou-ples were enlisted & another soon to follow.
Names of the Marrd. Couples: in Feby last, Jb. Levy Maduro to Miss Jud. Jesn. Lindo; on the 19th inst, Michael Perrso to Miss Reb. Sasso.
For want of a better, I was honoured with the task of Hebrew which was performed according to our rites, Mr. M. H. Buiz as V. C of the U. S. A. certifying to the legallity of the said act. The attendance of the natives, including the civil Authorities, were numerous in both cases & feel proud to add that the solemnity of the act has created some sensations among the Goyims.
The families & Individuals residing here are: Is. Baiz & family
over

Is. Valencia & family, M. H. Baiz & family; Is. Jes. Lindo & family; A. H. Moron & family; Michl. Perrso & lady; Abm. Jes Lindo, Danl Delima. (to be married to Miss Sar. Valencia) Josiah L. Henriguez, Mordy R. Caprilles & myself beside a son of Mr. M H Baiz who is already over 13 years.,—you will therefore observe that we complete full Minyan, even for Kipur.
Should you deem these Items worthy of occupying a space in your valuable journal, I will feel most proud of having added to your genl. Stock. Meanwhile I subscribe myself
Revd. Sir! Your most Obt.
Sam Piza

The
Revd. Isaac Leeser
Philadelphia
politely recommended to Mr. Gershom Nathan
143 Canal St.
New York

The above text refers to Occident Volume 10 No. 7 page 318. Click here to view.
Identifier: LSDCBx1FF9_39
Date: 1852-07-24

Part of Letter from Samuel Piza to Isaac Leeser;July 24, 1852

Samuel Piza, “Letter from Samuel Piza to Isaac Leeser;July 24, 1852”, 1852-07-24, Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, accessed September 7, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/leeser/item/66588