Letter from David Meldola to Isaac Leeser;November 29, 1851

Title: Letter from David Meldola to Isaac Leeser;November 29, 1851
Author: David Meldola
Contributor: Isaac Leeser
Date Created: 29 November 1851
Location(s): London; Philadelphia
Format: Letter. 2 page(s).
Type: Letter
Language(s): English; Hebrew
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Link to Colenda: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p3d21s460
Physical Characteristics: Unlined Paper; Wax Seal; Manuscript
Is Part Of: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries
content: London 29th Novr 5611
6 Great Alie St. Goodman's fields
Hebrew
Revd & Dear Sir/
I am quite ashamed of my conduct towards you and do confess Hebrew for not replying to your last communication to me, as well as for the review of the "way of Faith" and for your friendly expressions I feel indebted to you, but sufficient is to express my sorrow, and that an alarming complaint was my preventative for so doing to a man of that high esteem, regard, & veneration I hold for your high talents and true learning (Hebrew), ever since I first had the satisfaction of perusing your scientific writings, but since Hebrew 5610 I was attacked with a severe cold which gradually brought on an attack in the wind-pipe & which actually despaired me causing some alarm till very lately which with care & attention blessed be God am quite recover'd, however for the present we must leave further details, it is to me a more important subject on which I address you now, With truly painful sorrows I have seen in the Jewish Chronicle the place of Hebrew vacant advertising for one, I must solemnly declare to you that I know nothing of the matter in any way whatever,
but some time since learnt that there were some trifling
differences but matters would be arranged which gave
me much gratification; of course this newly advertisement astonished
me, now dear sir it has ever been with me a maxim Hebrew but in the present case I must, it is most sacred with me Hebrew and as having been for a number of years Hebrew of the first Portuguese Congregation in Europe, also recognized by all universities Italy, Germany, Turkey, Holy land, as Hebrew, and, as the descendant of that family which for the last 500 years have been I consider myself in duty bound to interfere & settle matters in your favour, after you have served them so many years sown the seed of knowledge & wisdom, such an action ought not to be done to a great man of your valuable erudition, would my health permit I would most willingly cross the Great Sea to serve you & put them to rights and shewing them Hebrew pray without any loss of time as a brother Israelite, & friend in the field of literature reply to my letter, and in the greatest confidence let me know how I can serve you and to be of use to you, I beg that you, & they, will give in a little in the existing differences,

I have laid before me many important cases from all parts to decide upon Hebrew and I am not fearful that this will also be one I may succeed Hebrew, they may advertise here but they will can only find as Leeser's old shoes, all I say is in confidence. You may make use of my name in any way it can be of use to you. You may mention to a Mr A: Hart & another gentn. whom I have seen that application must be made to them, not to be in such a hurry and to allow me to address them a truly pastoral letter in your favour, as a true disciple of Aaron Hebrew and as the son and Disciple of that immortal father acknowledged by all in 4 parts of the globe Hebrew. I am determined to serve you & seek this important blessing Hebrew and not to be allowed for the sake of a few tempers to supress it. Favour me with an immediate answer & trust you will hearken unto my voice do not abandon it, wishing you with all my heart every blessing Hebrew with all esteem I am Revd. & Dear Sir
Yours very faithfully
David Meldola
It is peace and peace only I seek for, trusting that as a gentn. you will keep a secret such, terms which I wrote you confidentially; our friend Hasone Pisa's best respects to you & shall be happy to hear from you Hebrew
Revd. Isaac Leeser
Philadelphia
Identifier: LSDCBx1FF8_70
Date: 1851-11-29

Part of Letter from David Meldola to Isaac Leeser;November 29, 1851

David Meldola, “Letter from David Meldola to Isaac Leeser;November 29, 1851”, 1851-11-29, Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, accessed September 7, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/leeser/item/69598