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Letter from Benjamin Franklin Peixotto to Isaac Leeser discussing the sale of copies of Leeser's Bible, a recent visit from Dr. Wise, and Peixotto's studies of Jewish history and religion. Peixotto mentions Dr. Wise's sermon and differing opinions on his views of Judaism. He also expresses difficulty finding resources for his studies and requests feedback on a question from a previous letter.

Two-page letter from Mr. D. Reily to Isaac Leeser, dated March 29, 1855, from Philadelphia. Reily writes that he continues noticing Leeser's Bible, stating that kindness is his motive and that the good of their sons has been his idol next to Biblical learning. He apologizes for any perceived unkindness, attributing it to haste and distracting circumstances.

Letter from H. Levinson of Brenham, Texas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Levinson encloses ten dollars: three for Isaac Jalonick's subscription to *The Occident*, three for his own, and the remaining four for a Hebrew and English Bible, which he requests be sent to him in Brenham.

This letter is from Hannah Simons to Isaac Leeser, dated January 30, 1860. Simons acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter of the 17th and explains that Mr. Simons paid Leeser's agent, Mr. Rubenstein, for a two-year subscription to the Occident in January 1857 and $8.00 for a Bible. She also mentions that Mr. R. Hale sent a statement of these receipts on March 27th. She requests a recounting of the accounts. The letter notes that the Bible was not gilt-edged or Russia binding. The letter is written on two pages on one sheet.

Isaac Mayer Wise writes to Isaac Leeser thanking him for a copy of his Bible and commenting on Dr. Huerst's Bibliotheca Judaica. Wise also asks Leeser to send him a list of his own books and those he edited, and notes that he is sending Leeser the first volume of his history by mail, requesting criticism on specific passages which he lists. He also discusses his friend Kalisch, and his own work.

Letter from Jacob Seligman, librarian of the Hebrew Young Men's Literary Association in New York City, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Seligman encloses three dollars for a subscription to *The Occident* and inquires about the publication date of Leeser's new edition of the Bible.

Letter from John Bilton O'Neill to Isaac Leeser, editor of the Occident, in response to criticism of his statement that Christianity is the only standard of good morals. O'Neill clarifies that he did not intend to offend Jews or depreciate their religion, emphasizing his reverence for the Bible, which is a central part of Christianity.

This letter is written by Joshua I. Cohen to Isaac Leeser on January 31, 1854 from Baltimore, MD. Cohen requests that Leeser loan him volumes of "The Chronicles of Rabbi Joseph Ben Joshua Ben Meir," translated by Bialloblotzky, which he had previously borrowed. Cohen also inquires about the status of his copy of Leeser's Bible, noting that others, including Dr. McCulloh and Mr. Lenaman are awaiting their copies as well.

Letter from Morris J. Raphall to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on August 31, 1859. Raphall discusses the return of proofs, mentions sending manuscript pages, inquires about the arrival of *The Occident*, and asks about the Bible. The letter is written on two pages of a single sheet. A wax seal is present.

Letter from Raphael J. Moses, attorney at law in Columbus, Georgia, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Moses writes that he has sent $21 for his subscription to *The Occident*. He asks Leeser to send him his Bible when published. He states that he cannot do anything for Leeser in the way of subscribers or collections as he has but little intercourse with the parties named. The letter is written on four sheets of paper.

MacKellar discusses the pagination of Leeser's Bible, noting that the number of pages with notes would be impossible in a 12mo format and suggesting a smaller type size. He returns the Bible to Leeser.

Letter from Thomas J. Moise to Isaac Leeser, written in Charleston, South Carolina on May 15, 1855. Moise explains the delays in sending a remittance, citing issues with collections from Charles Levy, Col. Jacobs, B. D. Lazarus, and others who have not paid for subscriptions to the Occident or the Bible. He notes that David Seixas has apparently paid for his prayer books and expresses his intent to continue pursuing payment on outstanding bills. He closes by mentioning his mother's visit to Sumterville and that all is well at home.