Letter from L. Solomon to Isaac Leeser;July 17, 1849

Title: Letter from L. Solomon to Isaac Leeser;July 17, 1849
Author: L. Solomon
Contributor: Isaac Leeser
Location(s): New York City; Philadelphia
Format: Letter. 5 page(s).
Type: Letter
Language(s): English; Hebrew
Has Format: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p3db7wg58/manifest.json
Link to Colenda: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p3db7wg58
Physical Characteristics: Wax Seal; Manuscript
Is Part Of: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries
content: Hebrew

Hebrew

Revd
I. Leeser
Philadelphia

Yiddish-Hebrew
New York, July 17, 1849.
Life and peace to my friend Rabbi Leeser.....
We have dared to go into the holy courts of God and pray that he might grant to you, whose name is well known in Judah and Israel, long life. I have presumed to speak, and send my words to you. I have heard through Mr. Morrison that you will be good enough to listen to my words, and I therefore gave him $15 with the earnest decision, that at the end of two months, to give you more until I complete my payments. But now my I am afraid I know very well all the good you have done for me, from the beginnings to this day. And now I am in danger of being caught in a transgression; not to be able to fulfill my promise. For the cause of the difficulties of the time and the confusion caused by the cholera, not only has the money and means of a livelihood decreased, but there is a lack of the utmost necessities. That is the reason why my soul weeps in hiding and I am concerned lest, much to my regret and pain, I be unable to fulfill, on the appointed day, that to which I see myself ob-ligated and I should very much like to accomplish. I am anxious that you should think bitterly of me, for he, who knows the hidden secrets of the heart, to him it is clear that my thought and desire is to pay, God willing. Only one thing I ask of you, to give permission to Mr. Morrison to wait a few weeks until the disturbance caused by the sickness passes. For, thank God, I have received news from all my customers who have for years lodged with me, to hold their rooms in readiness for them. They expect to come, at the latest,

towards the end of August. And, if it will be the will of the Creator, to send his complete cure even sooner, and if he will remove his anger from us, They will come here earlier. I stretch my hand out to you and hope? that for God's sake you do not judge me harshly, and to extend my term for another four to six weeks. Be-cause of this our Father in heaven will lengthen your days and your years in goodness and sweetness. And nay this be this will. Amen.
My wife and sons, long life to them, send you greetings, and especially my son Nathan. Etc.
With greetings of Peace,
Your friend, who waits for your aid,
____________________
P. S. If you will honor me with an answer, it will be like cool water for a tired spirit. My address is L. Solomon 250 William St. N.Y.
Identifier: LSDCBx1FF6_50
Date: 1849-07-17

Part of Letter from L. Solomon to Isaac Leeser;July 17, 1849

L. Solomon, “Letter from L. Solomon to Isaac Leeser;July 17, 1849”, 1849-07-17, Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, accessed September 7, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/leeser/item/67047