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Letter from Robert Lyon to Isaac Leeser Regarding an Editorial in The Occident, September 17, 1850

One-page letter dated September 17, 1850, from Robert Lyon, publisher of The Asmonean, in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter discusses an editorial in The Occident that attacked Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise and his Albany congregation, and Lyon seeks Leeser's help in absolving him of responsibility for the editorial. The letter quotes verbatim from the editorial.

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Lyon, Robert
LEESER, ISAAC / LYON, ROBERT / WISE, ISAAC

Geography

New York City
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

Subjects

Antisemitism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 4