Letter from A. B. Arnold in Easton, PA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, regarding a request from the Easton Congregation concerning the Hart family's burial ground and a new borough law requiring pavements in front of properties. Arnold also mentions receiving Leeser's books and will write to his brother about a subscription to *The Occident*. The letter includes a wax seal.
Letter from L. M. Cohen of Easton, PA, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated April 23, 1851. Cohen describes the instability of a newly formed congregation, "Emanu El," in Easton, citing internal conflict and the difficulty in finding a suitable minister. He criticizes the congregation's leader and current minister for his lack of religious commitment and disregard for the Sabbath, noting the negative impact this has on the community's reputation. The letter is written on three pages across two sheets and features a wax seal. The letter also includes a request for a copy of the next issue of Leeser's publication, *The Occident*.
This letter, written in German and English, discusses several topics. The first part concerns a cemetery, specifically the transfer of a deed from Mrs. Hart to the Berith Shalom Congregation in Easton. The second section addresses a potential position for Putzel as a Hazan (cantor) at a German congregation in Philadelphia. A third, shorter section requests advertisement space in Leeser's *Occident* for the Congregation Emanu-El. The letter is written on 8 pages across 4 sheets.
Letter from Michael Putzel to Isaac Leeser, written in Easton, PA on April 25, 1851, and received in Philadelphia, PA. Putzel expresses thanks for Leeser's sending him *The Occident*, and subscribes to the paper. He also describes the consecration of a new synagogue, a subsequent visit from congregants who gifted him silver spoons, and the prosperous state of the congregation. He mentions the arrival of Mr. Lissner from Sax Meiningen to serve as minister. The letter also includes a list of the newly elected officers of the congregation. The letter is written in English with some Hebrew words included.
A. L. Mayer writes to Isaac Leeser from Easton, PA, apologizing for the delay in writing. Mayer explains his prolonged illness as the reason for his silence. He mentions receiving the monthly magazines sent by Leeser and expresses difficulty with the address. He plans to visit Leeser soon to make amends. The letter is written in German.
A four-page letter written in German from A. L. Mayer in Easton, PA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA on January 30, 1863. Mayer apologizes for not fulfilling a previous commitment due to lack of time. He sends Leeser a sermon he delivered and mentions another speech he plans to share. Mayer also discusses a possible position and the need to send $2 for a previously received journal. The letter includes a postscript about a troublesome issue related to שחיטה (shechita) and a mention of leaving Easton by ח' דפסח (8th of Passover).