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Letter from Samuel Hart to Isaac Leeser, Charleston, South Carolina, December 21, 1847

A three-page letter written by Samuel Hart to Isaac Leeser in Charleston, South Carolina on December 21, 1847. The letter discusses the upcoming marriage of Miss Tobias and Mr. Minnis of Savannah, Georgia, and raises questions about Mr. Minnis's circumcision status and its implications for the marriage. The letter also reflects Hart's views as a leader in the secession from Beth Elohim Synagogue and President of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim of Charleston.

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Hart, Samuel
LEESER, ISAAC / HART, SAMUEL (1805.1896)

Geography

Charleston

Subjects

Reform Judaism
Correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 2