A letter from Jacob J. Peres in Memphis, Tennessee to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated July 16, 1862. Peres requests that Leeser place an advertisement in his newspaper for Congregation Beth El Emeth, seeking a Hazan, Shohet, and Bal Horah. He also requests that the Jewish Messenger copy the advertisement and send the bill to the Occident.
Letter from Jacob J. Peres to Isaac Leeser discussing the rewriting of a manuscript, plans for publication, and financial matters. Peres mentions seeking subscriptions in Memphis to cover expenses, and proposes listing subscribers in the book. He also inquires about advertising the work in the Occident. The letter touches upon Peres's potential acceptance of a Hebrew-related position and offers observations on other individuals within the community, including Revd. Joel Alexander and Dr. S. Turka.
Unsigned letter to Reverend Isaac Leeser from Memphis, Tennessee, dated July 1, 1860. The writer expresses concern about the Board of Delegates and the challenges faced by those defending Judaism against what the writer calls "renegades" and "infidels". The letter also mentions the activities of Isaac Mayer Wise and his efforts to spread his doctrines. The writer expresses a desire to support Leeser's efforts more effectively and concludes with a question: "Why do we hide it?"
Letter from Jacob J. Peres in Memphis, Tennessee, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Peres describes a lawsuit he won against his congregation, discusses his new Orthodox congregation, Beth El Emeth, and requests that Leeser recommend a competent Hazan, Shohet, and Bal Horah. He also mentions an article he wrote and requests copies of the papers in which it was published.
Letter from M. Ulman to Isaac Leeser, written in Memphis, Tennessee on January 22, 1865. Ulman encloses a copy of a resolution regarding the death of Brother Moses L. Putzel and requests Leeser to publish it in the Occident and send the bill to Enphralis Lodge No. 35 I.C.B.B.
Letter from Jacob Peres in Memphis, Tennessee to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Peres requests payment for two prayer books, inquires about the delivery of two Bibles, and commissions a large bible. He also mentions a lecture on temperance and his work for the Occident.