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Letter from W. B. Simmons to Isaac Leeser, June 22, 1843

Two-page letter dated June 22, 1843, from W. B. Simmons in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simmons discusses difficulties receiving copies of *The Occident*, the appointment of Mr. Carillon as minister, and recent Reform changes within the Jewish community. He describes a dream of meeting Leeser and being awakened by an earthquake.

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Simmons, W. B.
LEESER, ISAAC / SIMMONS, M.B.

Geography

Saint Thomas
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

Subjects

Reform Judaism
Jewish periodicals
Dreams
Earthquakes

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 1