Letter from B & G Myer to Isaac Leeser regarding the subscription to *The Occident*. The writers inform Leeser that B & G Myer is now President of their congregation and requests that the subscription be stopped and an account be sent so they can remit payment.
Letter from C. D. Oliver, pastor of the M.E. Church in Montgomery, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Oliver discusses his knowledge of E. Marcussohn, who had recently converted to Christianity. Oliver details his interactions with Marcussohn, including their study of the Bible and Marcussohn's eventual decision to leave Judaism. He describes Marcussohn's financial difficulties following his conversion and his own assistance in finding Marcussohn lodging and support. The letter concludes with Oliver's hopes that Marcussohn will continue to seek out Christianity.
Letter from S. Cellner of Montgomery, AL to Rev. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Cellner encloses three dollars for a copy of *The Occident*, which Leeser had sent to Rev. E. Marmson. Cellner discusses rumors surrounding Marmson's conversion to Christianity and urges caution and investigation.
Letter from Henry Weil, Emanuel Lehman, Henry Lehman, Jacob Myer, Jacob Weil, G. Myer, and Chefra Mefacker Cholim to Isaac Leeser. The writers send three dollars for the Occident and discuss the election of officers for their organization, including the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and trustees. The letter includes a list of the newly elected officers. A wax seal is mentioned in the metadata.
Letter from the Chevra Mefaker Cholim in Montgomery, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter includes a remittance of three dollars for the Occident, an update on the Chevra's activities (including the purchase of a cemetery and the election of officers), and a list of the newly elected officers: Jacob Myer (President), P. Krans (Vice President), Emanuel Lehman (Secretary), Henry Weil (Treasurer), M. Englander (Trustee), and Charles Levy (position unclear). The writers request that Leeser publish this information in the next issue of the Occident and respond to their letter.
Letter from S. Cellner in Montgomery, AL, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated August 14, 1854. Cellner informs Leeser that he has sent notice that Mr. Heller does not wish the Occident, that Mr. Young also does not wish it, and that C. Krous has left for California. He reports that he has not collected any money for Leeser for the Occident or Bibles. Cellner mentions that he has some of Leeser's Bibles left, and that some subscribers do not want them, citing high prices and the belief that some are in Hebrew. He hopes Leeser will visit to resolve the issues.