Letter from L. Buttenwieser to Isaac Leeser;September 16, 1862 · Isaac Leeser Digital Repository · Legacy Projects from Judaica DH at Penn Libraries

Title

Letter from L. Buttenwieser to Isaac Leeser;September 16, 1862

Author

L. Buttenwieser

Contributor

Isaac Leeser

Date Created

16 September 1862

Location(s)

Cincinnati

Philadelphia

Format

Letter. 3 page(s) on 2 sheet(s).

Letter

Type

Letter

Language(s)

English

Has Format

https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p3kp7vb71/manifest.json

Link to Colenda

https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p3kp7vb71

Physical Characteristics

Lined Paper

Manuscript

Is Part Of

The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries

content

Cincinnati September 16th 1862.
Reverend Sir,
In consequence of the advertisement of the Hebrew Ed. Society of your city I have this day directed a letter to Mr. I. Binswanger, in which I reported him on the course of studies I pursued, the testimonials I hold and how long, where and in what occupation I spent the time of my sojourn in this country.
After taking the liberty of referring also to you, Rev. Sir, I applied for the vacant situation, mentioned in the above advertisement, provided stipulations and salary be acceptable.
Now, Rev. Sir, I know the great authority you exercise and the great influence you have with the Board of the above school. I likewise flatter myself to be known to

you as fully worthy of filling the above situation to the entire satis-faction of the Board and community.
Would you therefore interfere in my behalf and recommend me for the above situation?
I know your noble character and the interest you take in the promotion of our sacred religion too well, as to entertain for one moment the fear, that the little literary con-troversy we had last year which was of a strictly private nature and did not spread into publicity would induce you, not to exert your influence in my and our sacred religion's favor, for you assuredly know that capable men are quite scarce in this country.
I have not the least doubt that I cannot only in my sphere as a

teacher of the above school, but also as a contribution to orthodox journals on religious questions and matters be of salutary influence.
Hoping you will comply with my request and wishing you Hebrew with all my heart, I am, Rev. Sir,
yours most obediently
L. Buttenwieser
My direction is:
L. Buttenwieser,
care of Messrs Heller Bros & Co.
Cincinnati O.

Identifier

LSDCBx2FF9_32

Date

1862-09-16