Letter from Rusel Hanttry to Isaac Leeser;June 24, 1858 Letter from Rusel Hanttry of DeKalb, Illinois to the editor of the Occident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hanttry seeks information about Judaism and requests a subscription to the newspaper. He expresses interest in learning about Jewish history, beliefs, and interpretations of scripture, indicating a desire for respectful dialogue despite his lack of formal education in religious matters. He also inquires about the availability of the Book of Joshua and other ancient records of Israelite origin.