Letter from J. C. Alexander to Isaac Leeser;August 27, 1867

Title: Letter from J. C. Alexander to Isaac Leeser;August 27, 1867
Author: J. C. Alexander
Contributor: Isaac Leeser
Date Created: 27 August 1867
Location(s): Atlanta; Philadelphia
Format: Letter. 4 page(s) on 2 sheet(s).; Letter
Type: Letter
Language(s): English
Has Format: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p3542jv4f/manifest.json
Link to Colenda: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p3542jv4f
Physical Characteristics: Lined Paper; Manuscript
Is Part Of: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries
content: Atlanta Geo Aug 27th 67
Isaac Leeser Esqr
Philada, Pa.
Revd & Dear Sir.
Your esteemedfavor of the 23rd inst came to hand this day, upon the eve of my departure for New York. I am consequently unable to give my personal attention to your commission but have left its execution in the hands of my brother, Julius, who will see your instructions carried out to the letter. The box directed to me has not yet arrived but as soon as it does the matter will be attended to & you will receive the money promptly.
You are mistaken when you suppose that there are not

many of our people who enquire after you. On the contrary there is scarcely a meeting takes place among us for the discussion of topics connected with the welfare of the Jewish people but your name is mentioned with especial love. I honestly believe there is no man in America who possesses more universally the love & esteem of both friends & foes than you do and no one but gives you praise you have merited by a life well spent in doing good. And all unite in the prayers that the Lord may spare your life for many days for the sake of the good works you have done in his Holy name. Your friend Dr Brantly? has inquired after you several times and always seems gratified

to learn of you.
Please send to S. Meyers Columbus Geo
1 Copy of the “Occident” for the ensuing year
1 Almanac latest edition
1 Daily Prayer book in Hebrew and English neatly bound, 8 ?. with the initials name “R. B. Meyer” embossed in gilt letters upon the cover. Send the books by express to Mr. M. at Columbus with the bill so that he can send you the amount.
With my best regards in which all the family join
I am yours very Truly
J. C. Alexander
I must beg you to excuse the many erasures in the foregoing as I am in such a hurry preparing to leave that I have scarcely time to concentrate my thoughts upon any one

thing & hence many expressions & words crept in which were afterwards discarded for these which better expressed my meaning.
Mr & Mrs Meyers request me to return thanks for your kind wishes.
Identifier: LSDCBx3FF2_37
Date: 1867-08-27

Part of Letter from J. C. Alexander to Isaac Leeser;August 27, 1867

J. C. Alexander, “Letter from J. C. Alexander to Isaac Leeser;August 27, 1867”, 1867-08-27, Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, accessed September 7, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/leeser/item/68538