Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Myerston requests that Leeser send him two copies of the new translation of the Bible and one copy of the prayer book. He also asks Leeser to procure several educational books for his children, offering to reimburse him for the cost.
Letter from L. Julien in Puerto Cabello to Moses Lindo in Philadelphia. Julien requests that Lindo inform Isaac Leeser that he owes nothing for a subscription to *The Occident*, as he has always paid punctually and received the periodical regularly from Curaçao. He questions why he has recently been receiving the periodical via La Guayra and offers to return any surplus copies. He also asks that Leeser cease sending the periodical via La Guayra.
This letter from A. Myerston to Isaac Leeser consists of two parts, written on July 11 and September 22, 1853, from Puerto Cabello. The first part discusses remitting the subscription for the Occident and inquiring about a Hebrew grammar and lexicon. The second part mentions the loss of the first letter, possibly due to the loss of the Barque Paez, and requests another copy of the July Occident.
Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 1, 1854. Myerston writes that he has attempted to circulate Leeser's books but with little success due to the limited number of people in the area who understand Hebrew or English. He mentions that those who could read the books expressed interest and requested a catalog. Myerston also relays a request from Mr. David Lobo regarding a debt for books received. The letter concludes with best wishes for the season.
Three-page letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Myerston thanks Leeser for a portrait and books, and expresses regret at being unable to procure palms and citrons. He mentions plans to travel to Curaçao for Yom Kippur, and requests a print of the Temple in a rosewood frame. A postscript discusses the small Jewish community in Puerto Cabello and their limited ability to contribute to the Holy Land.
Letter from Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated February 12, 1855. The writer discusses contributions from local Jews to support their brethren in Jerusalem. The writer also requests a Hebrew and German prayer book and mentions sending a draft for twenty dollars to cover the cost of a calendar, a subscription to the Occident, and the contribution to Jerusalem. The writer asks that only "Received from Rosalta" be mentioned in the Occident, if the contribution is noted.
Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated March 24, 1854. Myerston acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter and a shipment of bibles and prayer books. He discusses the distribution of these items, including one copy given to Mr. Jacob Julien. Myerston also mentions a previous letter sent on January 24th and encloses a draft on Messrs Dallett Brothers for $69.384, covering the cost of the books and a contribution to the Occident.
A. Myerston writes to Isaac Leeser from Puerto Cabello, Venezuela on November 14, 1853. He acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter from July 27 and the July issue of a publication (the exact title is not specified). Myerston thanks Leeser for information about Hebrew grammar and dictionaries, the cost of which ($9) he remits via Captain Wilkins. He mentions a recent trip to Curaçao improved his health. The letter is two pages long, sealed with wax.
Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Myerston thanks Leeser for procuring books and encloses a second exchange for $69.38. He mentions the delay of the "Dallett" in La Guayra and his communication with Messrs Dovale & Co. of New York regarding payment. A second note dated April 28th expresses further thanks for the Jewish Miscellany and Leeser's discourses.
A three-page letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated December 5, 1852. Myerston inquires about subscribing to the "Occident and American Jewish Advocate," requesting past volumes and details about the cost of additional publications, including a Hebrew grammar and dictionaries. He also offers his services in return. The letter includes a wax seal.
Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 15, 1854. Myerston requests Leeser to procure for him a portrait of the Love Giver in an ebony frame, or another dark wood frame if too expensive. He also asks Leeser to send him several books: a volume of "Select Sentences," one volume of poems by Mrs. Hyneman, a Jewish Calendar for fifty years, and one volume of Miss Peixotto's book of Bible questions. A note on the back indicates the letter was received and forwarded by Dovale & Co. on July 5th.
Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, concerning the delivery of a box of books and payment. Myerston acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter and invoice, notes the delay of the ship *Dallett*, and encloses a second exchange for $119.38 (the first having presumably been sent previously). He thanks Leeser for his assistance in acquiring the books.
Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Myerston discusses the contributions of local Jews to support their brethren in Jerusalem, explaining that he had requested to be included in a fundraising effort but the meeting took place during his absence. He encloses a draft for twenty dollars to be used for the Jerusalem community, the purchase of a calendar and a prayer book, and for a subscription to Leeser's *Occident*. He requests that only the amount be mentioned in the *Occident*, not his name.
Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Myerston writes that he has not received a response to his letter of February 12th and encloses a duplicate. He mentions Mr. Lindo and an order for two copies of a small bible at $2.