2005-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2005
Boldly, neatly penned single page letter entirely in his hand and fully signed by M. C. MORDECAI OF CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 5, 1855 to Isaac Leeser, Phila. Acknowledges Leeser's note and request: "I beg to say to you, as you well know I have not only a large family but sisters and aunt to support and the claims upon me are heavy. Therefore I regret I cannot comply with your request to grant a pension of $300 per year to Miss Judah. I spoke with David Judah when last in Baltimore about Miss Judah. He is a single man, with but himself to support. I believe [he is able] to extend relief to her and I can hardly think she is in such great distress as you apprehend." Exc. Lightest aging. Moses Cohen Mordecai (1804-1888) was owner of a line of steamships between Charleston and Havana; an importer of many commodities; vice president of the Charleston Ancient Artillery Society (1830-1847) a member of the Board of Health; captain of the Marion artillery in 1834; an Alderman of Charleston 1836; warden of police 1837; a director of banks and many important other companies; a Rep in the state legislature and a state senator 1855-1858; founder of the "Southern Standard" newspaper, an organ opposed to the agitation of the question of secession in South Carolina.
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