Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser;November 02, 1856
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- Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser;November 02, 1856
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- Cauffman H. Meyer
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- Isaac Leeser
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- Letter. 4 page(s) on 2 sheet(s).
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- English
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San Francisco Nov 2. 1856
Revd Isaac Leeser
Dear friend—
Enclosed I hand you Dft. On D & Co for $25.00/100 for collections made for the Occident & the sale of some Books. You will perceive by annexed statement, that I have sent $1.46 more, than I had on hand. But I shall collect something soon again.
I will now proceed to render all the news of this city within my knowledge, coming under the category of Jewish affairs.
The various holidays, just passed, have been generally better observed, than I have ever witnessed here before. The New-Year and Day of Atonement have been particularly very uni-versally and strictly celebrated. On those days the places of business of our co--religionists, excepting very few, have been closed; and the city, indeed, bore the ap--pearance of a suspension of trade and its wanted vivacity, to a very great extent. This need not be wondered at since the Israelites occupy a very high and im--portant position in point of trade and commerce, and in respect to influence and intelligence. I know they stand here second to no body of our faith in any one city of the United-States. In four different Houses of Worship were
divine services rendered during the holidays and at each on the attendance was nu-merous.
The congregation “Emanu El” on New Year for the first time, introduced a change in the worship, de--viating from the ancient and usual mode, and partaking somewhat of the reformatory character. It consists of the establishment of an organized choir, accompanied by a melodean, and some omissions of the usual prayers. Some other new regulations were introduced with a happy result for the correction of that disorder tending to mar the solemnity and decorum during the hours of worship, which is so universally prevalent in our synagogues during divine service. The annual meeting of this congregation (“Emanu El”) for the election of officers took place on Sunday the 19th of October, when the following gentlemen were duly elected: for President, L. Tichener; Vice President, Saml. Marx. Treasurer, A. Tandler; Financial Secretary, M. Frank; Recording Secretary, David Stern; Trustees, H Ragensburger, H. Seligman, L. Strauss; & R. Kline; Reader, G. Messinger; Shamas, M. Steppacher The annual reports, that were presented by the different officers at this meeting, demonstrate that the state of this congregation is highly prosperous. Since last year the spacious basement of the synagogue was converted
into a school-room, & many other im-provements were added to the building. The congregation “Shearth-Israel” held a meeting for the election of officers on the 19th of October, which resulted in the fol--lowing choice: For Pres. I. Rich; Vice Pres. & Treasurer, J. P. Davis; Secret. B. I. Baruch; Trustees, M. Martin, L. King, M. A. Blumenthal, M. B. Ashim & T. Shaw; Shamas I. Goldsmith The sixth anniversary Ball of the “Eureka Benevolent Society” took place on the 22nd of October, by which $900.00/100 were added to the funds. This society is composed of a large Number of Members, and through their judicious and praiseworthy management the charitable purposes are successfully ac-complished, and benevolence is enabled to extend a welcome hand to the foresaken, and soothe the pangs of afflicting poverty of the unfortunate
At a meeting of the H.Y.M.M.B. & L. Association, held on the 5th of October the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: For Pres. S. Solomons; V. Pres. E. Levey; Rec. Sec'y. A. Hoffman; Fin. Sec'y. H. Schmitt; Treas. L. Level; Trustees, B. Hoffman, L. Kahn, B. Simon, I. Godcheaux Librarian B. Vagstratter.
I remain Yours truly
Cauffman H Meyers
Statement of Your a/c, from the
19th M'ch. 1856, to this Day.
Dr
1856
April 17
—10%, allowed Steppacher, for collections
1.80
May 20
—10% “ “ “
60
June 19
—To Cash, remitted
21.00
“ “
“ 3% Premium on $30—Dft;
which having been included $9—from Koshalnd
.90
Nov. 4.
To Cash remitted, Dft. On D&Co.
25.00
“ “
3% Premium
.75
50.05
Cr
M'ch 19
—Balance on hand
37¢
April. 18
—Subscription to Occ. from Drexel S. Church
9.00
“ “
—“ “ “J.Shanon
9.00
May 20
—L. Ticher “ “ “L. Tichener
6.00
July 8
—Balance on Books “ Dr. Eckman
85
“ 19
—Cash pr. M. Seligson of Sonora
11.25
Aug 7
“ 1 catechism
62
September 20
“ 1 Daily Prayer
4.25
Octo 13
“ 1
4.25
Nov 1
“ 1 Pocket Bible
3.00
48.59
Balance, Dr.
$1.46¢
San Francisco Nov. 4/56
P.S. Should in above statement appear any payments, that have not appeared in the Occident, you will then acknowledge the same
CHM
Mr. I. Bloomingdale requests me to mention, that in case you receive any application for the minister of Cong. Emanuel, you should be kind enough to forward the same at once. - Identifier
- LSDCBx2FF3_32
- Date
- 1856-11-02
Part of Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser;November 02, 1856
Cauffman H. Meyer, “Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser;November 02, 1856”, 1856-11-02, Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, accessed September 7, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/leeser/item/68316