Handwritten Letter from H. A. Henry to Isaac Leeser, San Francisco, June 20, 1865

A three-page handwritten letter from H. A. Henry in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 20, 1865. Written in English with some Hebrew words, the letter discusses book orders, settling accounts, the impact of Civil War food prices and high taxes on Henry's income, and current events in San Francisco, including the progress of Orthodox German Jews who separated from the Reform movement and the dwindling attendance at Reform Friday evening services. The letter also mentions Mr. Koshland of San Francisco, a Mr. Myers, and Rev. Mr. Isaac of New York. A few lines of text are missing.

Associated People/Businesses

• Leeser, Isaac
• Henry, H. A. (Henry Abraham), 1800-1879
• Henry, H. A.

Geography

• San Francisco
• Philadelphia
• Pennsylvania

Subjects

• Civil war
• Reform Judaism
• Orthodox Judaism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 13