Letter from B.E. Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser discussing the writer's congregation, its growth, and activities, including holiday services and confirmations. The letter also mentions a visit to Danville, where the writer found the congregation in disrepair, and an incident involving the arrest of Mr. Oettinger, a member of the Danville congregation.
Letter from D. J. Carnahan in Pottsville, PA to Rev. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated October 29, 1851. Carnahan informs Leeser that he will be in Philadelphia in late November and will visit him then, as he will not have time during a brief visit the following week. He explains that he will be better prepared to bring books at that later date and will have more time to visit.
Letter from D. T. Carnahan to Isaac Leeser requesting information about the practice of Israelites in celebrating Passover around the time of Christ's birth. Specifically, Carnahan inquires about the subject matter of praise at the conclusion of the Passover service, questioning whether it was the Hallel (Psalms 113-117) or a hymn composed in honor of the expected Messiah. He also discusses the practices of his own church and an objection he's heard regarding Christ's use of the Hallel at the Last Supper. The letter concludes with a request for the history of any such hymn, information on where to obtain a copy of the Hagada in Hebrew and English, and expresses a desire for further enlightenment on the topic.
Letter from D. J. Caruahan of Pottsville, PA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Caruahan thanks Leeser for a previous letter answering his inquiry. He expresses a desire to meet Leeser and discusses books mentioned in Leeser's letter. Caruahan identifies himself as a minister of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, mentioning his acquaintance with Rev. I. B. Dales of Philadelphia. He apologizes for a misdirection in his previous letter, explaining his misunderstanding of Leeser's position at the Cherry Street Synagogue.
Letter from Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser, written in Pottsville on July 14, 1864. The letter discusses the writer's family, the growth and activities of his congregation, and news from Danville, including the arrest of P. Oettinger. The letter is written in German with some English phrases and Hebrew words.
Postmaster John Clayton informs the editor of *The Occident* that the paper addressed to Max Keller has not been picked up and remains in the office. He requests that the paper be discontinued. The reason given is that Keller has moved out West.