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Letter from J. Feulke's Sons in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, requesting the delivery of an order of Hebrew and English books. The order consists of two sets of eleven volumes each, handsomely bound in red or purple Morocco, with one set printed on the cover with the name Jacob Maduro Lopez and the other with David Lopez Henriquez. The letter requests shipment via Adams Express and payment at sight.

A. Canter writes to Isaac Leeser from New York City on September 10, 1854, inquiring about a package that was not sent to Montreal, Canada. He also relays a request from Mr. Am. Cardozo for a book order from the previous year, including an additional book and payment.

Letter from A. Guinzburg to Reverend Isaac Leeser regarding an outstanding debt for books and a request for additional copies. Guinzburg explains a delay in payment due to illness and other disturbances. He also addresses a misunderstanding about the return of a copy of *The Occident*, stating that he never returned any of Leeser's copies. The letter includes an order for additional books, including 4 dozen copies of the first Catechism or Bible History, 4 copies of *Road to Faith* by Nathan, and 4 copies of *Scriptures* by Peixotto. The letter is written in English and Hebrew.

Letter from A. J. H. Bernal to Isaac Leeser regarding alterations to an order. The letter includes a table detailing prices for various books. Bernal requests the order be sent COD via Adams Express to him in care of S. Moses Esq in Madison, Indiana. He also mentions a previous article of his that Leeser noticed, expressing hope to send something better soon.

Letter from A. Loewe to Isaac Leeser discussing payment for advertisements and an order of books. Loewe mentions his inability to use Leeser's catechism in his school due to the young age of his pupils. The letter includes a handwritten table detailing the costs of the books ordered. A wax seal is mentioned in the archival description.

Three-page letter from Abby Block in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Block discusses the progress of a Bible, makes requests for books, mentions family news (including marriages, moves, and business ventures), and inquires about the state of the Jewish community in Philadelphia. She also sends regards to various individuals. The letter includes several names and places, and requests for specific books and their costs.

Letter from Abraham Hart to Isaac Leeser regarding an order of books. Hart confirms that he has sent a set of the *Jewish Miscellany* to the binders to be delivered to Leeser the following morning, along with five dozen copies of Peixotto's Catechism. The letter includes a detailed accounting of the costs involved.

Anna M. Lansbough writes to Isaac Leeser from New York City on February 26, 1863, to acknowledge receipt of some books and to request additional books, offering to pay upon receipt. She mentions sending the request via express delivery and asks for the additional books to be sent the same way. She also includes a postscript that requests the additional books be bound in the same style as those previously sent.

Letter from Bernard Illowy to Isaac Leeser requesting the immediate shipment of books. Illowy expresses surprise at not yet having received the books mentioned in Leeser's previous letter, and requests 5 dozen copies of Peixotto's Scriptures and 5 dozen copies of Leeser's Catechism. He also mentions sending a previous letter without receiving a response.

Letter from D. Carvalho in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, concerning a book order. Carvalho discusses a discrepancy in the price of the books sent by express and requests clarification of the charges. He also requests that Leeser send a note to the express office allowing him to inspect the books before paying. The letterhead shows Carvalho's position as Office Assistant Quartermaster of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands.

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter of April 9th and discusses the details of book orders for Mr. Cerrea and Mr. Osorio, emphasizing the need to keep the orders separate. It addresses the matter of payment, suggesting that Leeser send the bill with discount, and they will send a check. The letter also mentions the usual way of receiving packages and points out that they are often poorly packed. The letter is written on a single sheet, one page.

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter inquires about the status of an order sent on March 14th from Mr. J. H. Osorio in St. Thomas, and requests information on how soon the books and bill can be expected. They also ask about obtaining copies of "The Occident," specifically the issue containing an article on Curacao Reform, and mention that they have nothing to reply to from Leeser.

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, requesting that Leeser forward two sets of his prayer books (six volumes total) as soon as possible. The letter specifies that the books should arrive early the following week and includes pricing details. A wax seal is noted.

Letter from G. de Cordova to Isaac Leeser regarding a delay in the delivery of books. De Cordova inquires about the delay and requests the bill be enclosed with the forwarded letter. The letter is written on two pages and features a wax seal.

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 H. Kuttner in St. Louis, Missouri to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kuttner inquires about Leeser's well-being, encloses payment for books, and discusses the state of religious education and the reception of various publications in St. Louis. He also requests Mezuzot.

Letter from Isaac Leeser in Boston to Edward Gaskill in Philadelphia requesting that Gaskill send him books to Boston via steamship. The letter lists the specific books requested, including Bibles, spelling books, catechisms, and copies of Nathan's Road to Faith. Leeser also requests that the gilt-edged Bibles be carefully packaged to prevent damage. He mentions sending one to Lewis Lewison in Providence, Rhode Island as a sample. The letter concludes with regards to Gaskill's family and well wishes.

A two-page letter from J. M. Moss & Bro. to Isaac Leeser, dated May 1, 1854. The letter discusses an order from a customer in Georgia for several books: *Select Sentences*, *Dias Letters*, *Catechism for Younger Children*, *Hebrew Spelling Book*, and *Bible Questions*. The writers enclose five dollars and request that the balance be credited to their account. They also ask that the books be sent to their store for forwarding to the customer in Cassville, Georgia. The letter includes the address of J. M. Moss & Bro.'s store in Philadelphia.

This record contains a letter from Joseph Kohnstamm to Isaac Leeser, dated September 13, 1862. The letter is written from New York City and addressed to Philadelphia. The letter primarily concerns an order for a set of books, specifying binding details and requesting the inclusion of his wife's name on the cover. A calling card is also included. The letter is written on a single sheet of paper.

Letter from Joseph Kohnstamm to Reverend Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on September 15, 1862. Kohnstamm informs Leeser that he has ordered some books, but would prefer them plainly bound instead of nicely bound, due to his wife's mourning.

Letter from Leon Dyer to Isaac Leeser. Dyer writes that he is enclosing a letter from his sister which Leeser should keep until Dyer sees him shortly. The letter contains a small order for books and numbers, and Dyer will settle a small account of his brother Abraham and pay five dollars owed to Leeser's congregation.

Two-page letter from Lewis Heyman in Richmond, VA, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Heyman inquires about books he purchased from Leeser in Philadelphia and requests that they be sent by express if they have not yet been shipped.

Letter from M. Solomons to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on July 25th, 1851, informing Leeser that he has received a letter from his brother, M. J. Solomons, requesting that an order for a set of Leeser's books be countermanded. The letter is short and respectful in tone.

A two-page letter from Michael Light in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia requesting that Leeser send fifteen more copies of the book *Derech ha-Emunah* to S. D. Moss at 61 Catharine Street. Light also asks for the bill for the entire order ($19.38) to be sent to him so he can send payment. The letter is written in English and includes some Hebrew words.

Letter from Morris J. Raphall to Isaac Leeser requesting the delivery of copies of "Pykes". Raphall, writing from New York City, instructs Leeser to send four dozen copies by December 31st, 1861, and the remaining two dozen a week or two later. The letter mentions a Sunday School Committee meeting where the request was made.

Letter from Morris J. Raphall to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on February 5, 1863. Raphall explains that C. Levy made a mistake regarding an order for 12 inexpensive Presbyterian Bibles without chapter headings. He clarifies that if the order had been for Leeser's Bibles, he would have contacted Leeser earlier. Raphall provides the address of Mr. Rubenstein, who placed the order: 40 Ann Street, Birmingham, England. He mentions having not heard from Rubenstein since the end of October of the previous year. The letter concludes with family regards and Raphall's closing.

Letter from Nathan Ottinger to Isaac Leeser requesting books (prayer books and Pentateuchs) at the lowest price and also requesting to be advertised in the Occident. The letter is written in English, with some Yiddish words or phrases included. It mentions the dates July 8, 1853 and Rosh Hodesh Tammuz, 1853.

A letter from Nathan Ottinger in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, requesting four dozen copies of Nathan's books on religion. Ottinger requests that the books be sent via Mr. Strasburger to 29 Maiden Lane.

Letter from R. A. Lazarus requesting Isaac Leeser to send a Bible of his translation to Miss Fanny Emma Levy. The Bible should be of the finest paper, thick gilt edges, handsomely bound, and cost $12. Lazarus encloses a check for $12 on the Bank of Pennsylvania and asks for the Bible to arrive by September 6th.

Letter from Samuel Jacks to Isaac Leeser, written in St. Louis, Missouri on January 29, 1867. Jacks regrets his inability to receive the subscribed books due to financial reverses.

Samuel Piza writes to Isaac Leeser from Barcelona on December 9, 1853, requesting a hastened remittance for books ordered and a bill drawn at eight days sight in favor of Messrs A. M. Seixas & Co. of LaGuaira. Piza also requests the bill of separate costs and mentions his upcoming departure from America in January. He apologizes for not being able to remit the requested Hebrew books due to a late arrival of Leeser's letter but offers to forward them later if still needed. A postscript requests inclusion of the amount owed for the Occident in the bill and cessation of further Occident sendings after the month. The letter is forwarded by D? S.

Letter from Sigmund Jacobs to Isaac Leeser requesting 50-60 copies of Peixotto's Catechism of the Bibel, Elementary Instruction, and Thoughts on Poibel Text. Jacobs requests that the books be sent immediately via express, as he needs to ship them by steamer on Wednesday. The letter is written from New York City and addressed to Philadelphia.

Letter from Trübner & Co. in London to Reverend Dr. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Trübner & Co. returns seven volumes of prayers sent in error and requests the originally ordered six volumes, as per an enclosed memorandum.

Letter from L. L. Lazarus to Mr. Miller requesting that he forward items to Rev. I. M. Isaacs at 243 Broadway, including a Bible and Portuguese books. Lazarus also requests about half a dozen 18-month sheep Bibles to be sent to him as soon as possible. He inquires about whether two girls visited with a written order from Mr. Leeser on Friday afternoon for two small Bibles. The letter is written on two sheets and dated January 6th, 1868.