Letter from Julius Weil to Isaac Leeser asking whether he may perform the wedding of a man who is divorced according to the laws of the United States but not yet according to Jewish ritual. The letter is written in German.
Jacob Herzog writes to Isaac Leeser from Lancaster, Pennsylvania requesting that an advertisement be placed in Leeser's publication, *The Occident*. The advertisement concerns the Lancaster County Congregation *Sha'arei Shamayim*, founded February 25, 1855, and chartered November 17, 1856. The letter lists the names of the congregation's officers.
Letter from Geo. & John J. Seiling, decorative painters, to Isaac Leeser inquiring about the decorative painting work for a new synagogue building. The Seiling brothers offer their services, highlighting their 20 years of experience and providing recommendations.
Jacob Herzog writes to Reverend Leeser from Lancaster, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1857, to share the happy news of the birth of his son. He invites Leeser to the Bris, along with other friends, on Sunday.
Letter from Jacob Herzog to Isaac Leeser written in German from Lancaster, PA on April 17, 1855. Herzog apologizes for not being able to visit Leeser as promised, explaining that he did not have enough time in Philadelphia to attend to all his business. He mentions that Leeser should have received three books via Adams Express and promises to visit on his next trip to Philadelphia.
Letter from an unknown author to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The author, writing from Lancaster, PA in May 1854, discusses Jacob Herzog's request for $100 annually to be given to a man (whose name is forgotten) as an act of charity. The recipient of the money should be able to work on Saturdays and Sundays and have the remainder of the week for their own business.