A one-page letter written from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, PA on April 4th, 1867. The writer, M. Gottlieb, encloses a draft for four dollars, representing a year's subscription, and requests acknowledgment by mail. The letter is written in English.
Letter from Dr. L. Schoney in Washington, D.C., to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, regarding Schoney's candidacy for a surgeonship at the Jewish Hospital. Schoney highlights his experience with hospital routines, his knowledge of leading physicians in Philadelphia, his understanding of diseases prevalent in the United States, and other relevant qualifications. The letter also includes a postscript requesting an "Occident" publication for his treatise on "Sanitary institutions of the Hebrews."
Philip Solomons writes to Isaac Leeser from Washington, D.C. enclosing five dollars for two prayer books, as per Leeser's request of the 2nd. Solomons explains that they do not work with periodicals, otherwise they would happily use Leeser's "Occident."
Letter from M. Heilprin to Isaac Leeser. Heilprin informs Leeser that he has received a negative response from Mr. Dana, seemingly settling a matter. He encloses Hebrew lines to be printed in a specific order for commemoration of an unnamed individual.
Letter from Jonas P. Levy in Washington, D.C., to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, regarding a request for a Hazan to open Congress with prayer. Levy declines the request due to the Hazan's inability to speak English and inquires about Leeser's availability and terms for the position. The letter also includes a postscript requesting a specific amount of something (unclear from the text).
Letter from M. I. Franklin to Rev. Isaac Leeser expressing gratitude for a publication and requesting additional copies to send to Europe. The letter mentions the deceased father-in-law of Franklin and associates of R. P. M. Heiprin.
Letter from S. J. Bowen, Postmaster of Washington, D.C., to the editor of *The Occident* in Philadelphia, informing them that the paper addressed to M. Oppenheimer and S. L. Habel remains unclaimed at the Post Office and should be discontinued. Reasons given for discontinuation are: 1st Refused, 2nd Left the city.
Envelope addressed to Isaac Leeser, Esq. in Philadelphia, PA. The envelope includes the address 'Philadelphia, Penn<hi rend="sup">a</hi>'. A wax seal is present. The envelope is from Washington, D.C.
Letter from Edward McPherson, Clerk of the House of Representatives, to Rabbi Sabato Morais, requesting a copy of a sermon Morais had printed two years prior. McPherson mentions having enjoyed Morais's Thanksgiving Day sermon. The letter is written on House of Representatives stationery and includes a notation indicating it was sent using free mail (franked).
This is a printed address delivered by Simon Wolf on the life and services of Isaac Leeser under the auspices of Elijah Lodge No. 50, IOBB, at the Jewish Synagogue in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 1868. The address details Leeser's life, his struggles in the United States as an early Jewish immigrant, his significant contributions to Jewish life and community building despite facing prejudice and adversity, and the lack of appreciation for his work during his lifetime. It highlights Leeser's unwavering commitment to Judaism, education, and his people's betterment. The speech laments the ingratitude shown to Leeser, who is described as dying a martyr to his cause. The text includes some misspellings and abbreviations, typical of handwritten documents of the period.
Letter from S. Wolf of Wolf, Hart & Co. Law and Collection Office in Washington, D.C. to Rev. Dr. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Wolf expresses regret at not seeing Leeser during a visit to Philadelphia, inquires about Leeser's health, and assures him that his work is appreciated. The letter includes a wax seal and is written on letter-sized paper.
Letter from H. J. Solomons to Isaac Leeser, written in Washington, D.C. on April 1, 1863. Solomons encloses $1.17 for books Leeser sent him two months prior. He thanks Leeser for his attention and wishes him a "good Yom-" (the rest of the word is unclear).
Letter from M. I. Franklin to Isaac Leeser announcing the death of his father-in-law, Rabbi P. M. Heilprin. Franklin encloses a necrologue and requests Leeser to publish it in the Occident, either in the original or in an English translation. He also asks for two copies of the issue by mail.
Letter from I. Wolf and Hart & Co. to Isaac Leeser discussing the oath taken by attorneys in the District of Columbia after the Civil War. Wolf mentions a change in the oath since the war, and that the oath alluded to in a Maryland trial predates this change. He expresses his frustration with the lack of interest in legal matters among Israelites, contrasting it with their focus on money. Wolf also states he is writing an article for the Occident.
A one-page letter from N. Gotthelf to the editor of the Occident, Isaac Leeser, concerning payment. Gotthelf encloses two dollars in notes and requests notification of his remaining balance. The letter is written from Washington D.C. and addressed to Philadelphia.
Letter from John S. Meehan, Librarian of Congress, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, acknowledging receipt of a book, "The Book of Daily Prayers," sent in compliance with the 10th section of the Act of Congress passed August 10th, 1846, to establish the Smithsonian Institution.
A. J. Solomons writes to Isaac Leeser from Washington, D.C., requesting that Leeser send him copies of his elementary Hebrew textbooks through J. B. Lippincott & Co., and to inform him of the price.