Fundraising Report to Isaac Leeser from I. C. Lyons, May 9, 1854

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Letter from I. C. Lyons of Columbia, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May 9, 1854. Lyons details various financial transactions and collections made on Leeser's behalf, including amounts collected from individuals such as A. Alexander, S. Wolf, and L. Elias, for books and subscriptions. The letter also mentions issues with discrepancies in subscriptions and pricing, dissatisfaction among subscribers, and the availability of certain books and their prices. Lyons also includes personal news and updates regarding family and friends, including a discussion of Mr. L. Carr's residence in Augusta, Georgia, and Mr. John Barnett in Charleston, as well as information about the health of his family. The letter concludes with a statement of sending a check for the collected funds and a promise to forward any additional money received.

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