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Letter from David Judah to Isaac Leeser, May 5, 1830

A 1 ¼ page letter written by David Judah in Richmond, Virginia, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 5, 1830. Judah offers advice to Leeser, who recently assumed his position at Mikveh Israel, cautioning him against overly critical behavior. The letter also includes local news, mentioning the closure of Leeser's uncle's store and the success of Sam Etting. Further correspondence between the two men is noted from 1826-1831 and 1848-1849, with a significant gap in between. David Judah is identified as a leading member of the Richmond Synagogue and a merchant, and also as an auctioneer who dealt in slaves.

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Judah, David
LEESER, ISAAC / JUDAH, DAVID

Geography

Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

Subjects

Rabbis
Correspondence
19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 3