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Letter from Isaac Garritson to Isaac Leeser;August 08, 1852

Isaac Garritson writes to Isaac Leeser from Nashville, Tennessee, on August 8, 1852, enclosing a payment for his subscription to *The Occident*. He also requests a German and Polish prayer book with an English translation, as well as an English translation of the Five Books of Moses. Furthermore, Garritson shares news of the recent establishment of a Hebrew Benevolent Society in Nashville and expresses their desire for a Torah scroll, suggesting that his friend, Mr. Lewis Hanf, will discuss the matter further with Leeser.

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Letter from A. Landsberg to Isaac Leeser;April 20, 1864

Letter from A. Landsberg to Isaac Leeser requesting a prayer book and inquiring about the availability and price of a two-volume machzor with English translation. The letter was written from Nashville, Tennessee on April 20, 1864.

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Letter from E. Marcus to Isaac Leeser;November 28, 1859

Letter from E. Marcus to Reverend Isaac Leeser discussing several matters, including the delayed receipt of the Occident, communication with Mr. L Powers, an account from Mr. Garriston, and lack of reply from Mr. Wolf. Marcus suggests Leeser write directly to Mr. Wolf or include a note to him in a letter to Marcus. He also requests the Occident be sent to his address in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Letter from S. R. Anderson to Isaac Leeser;May 12, 1857

Letter from S. R. Anderson, Postmaster of Nashville, Tennessee, to the editor of the Occident, informing them that the paper sent to Henry Harris and J. Mitchell remains undelivered because neither recipient is living at the address. The letter is dated May 12, 1857.

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Letter from Lem Hillman to Isaac Leeser;May 08, 1853

Letter from Lem Hillman in Nashville, Tennessee to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discussing the growth of Judaism in Nashville. Hillman describes the activities of the "Margen David" (Shield of David) society, their acquisition of a burial ground, plans for a synagogue, and recent services and appointments. He also lists the newly elected officers of the society.

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Letter from A. Landsberg to Isaac Leeser;May 10, 1864

Letter from A. Landsberg to Reverend Isaac Leeser, written in Nashville, Tennessee on May 10, 1864. Landsberg acknowledges receipt of Leeser's Daily Prayer book and encloses payment for it.

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Letter from I. Garretson to Isaac Leeser;February 07, 1853

Letter from I. Garretson to Rev. Isaac Leeser discussing the delivery of books and prayer books, and inquiring about the bill for them. Garretson mentions difficulties in forming a congregation in Nashville and requests more books.

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