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Letter from H. Belinfante in The Hague to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated September 17, 1850. Belinfante expresses gratitude for previously received books, discusses the state of Jewish life in America and the Netherlands, mentions the publications *Occident* and *Asmonean*, and describes a new society in the Netherlands aimed at uniting orthodox and liberal Jews. He also requests information about family members residing in Kingston, Jamaica. The letter includes references to Dr. Davids of Amsterdam and Mr. Davezac, the American Minister.

Leo L. Dennery writes to Isaac Leeser from New Orleans on January 5, 1851, complaining about not receiving the periodical *The Occident* regularly despite his subscription. He mentions contacting Leeser's agent, Isaac Hart, and notes that many would subscribe if not for the publication's known irregularity.