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Letter from Hannah Dyer to Isaac Leeser, Galveston, Texas, January 20, 1855

A one and one-half page personal letter from Hannah Dyer to Isaac Leeser, written in Galveston, Texas on January 20, 1855. Dyer expresses gratitude to Leeser for publishing memorials in *The Occident*, comments on Leeser's western trip, and mentions an upcoming visit to Philadelphia. This letter represents scarce early Jewish Texicana. Hannah Dyer was the sister of Texas patriot Leon Dyer and married Henry Symonds. The Dyer siblings were early settlers of Galveston (1830) and close friends of Isaac Leeser.

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Dyer, Hannah
LEESER, ISAAC / DYER, HANNAH

Geography

Galveston

Subjects

19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 2