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Letter from Moses Abrams to Isaac Leeser;July 20, 1855

Letter from Moses Abrams to Isaac Leeser;July 20, 1855

Letter from Moses Abrams in Portland, Oregon, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated July 20, 1855. Abrams discusses the recent arrival of Leeser's periodical, his brother's move to San Francisco, and a family matter involving Sarah Ansell (Mrs. Whitney). He also mentions the discovery of rich gold mines east of Portland and the Jewish community's efforts to establish a burying ground in Portland. The letter is written on two pages of a single sheet of lined letter paper.

Letter from Isaac Rosenfeld to Isaac Leeser;June 06, 1867

Letter from Isaac Rosenfeld to Isaac Leeser;June 06, 1867

Letter from Isaac Rosenfeld in Portland, Oregon to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rosenfeld discusses the receipt of a case of books sent by Leeser via Wells Fargo & Co., their transfer to Rev. Mr. Borris for sale, and the anticipated remittance of funds from sales. He mentions that no insurance was paid on the shipment, and the books arrived on the same steamer as Leeser's letter.