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Envelope addressed to Isaac Leeser Envelope addressed to Isaac Leeser

Envelope addressed to Rev. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. The envelope has a return address for Sims & Nance, Wholesale Grocers, located at No. 1 Hayne St., Charleston, S.C. The envelope is two pages on one sheet.

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Letter from A. Myerston to Isaac Leeser;April 24, 1854 Letter from A. Myerston to Isaac Leeser;April 24, 1854

Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Myerston thanks Leeser for procuring books and encloses a second exchange for $69.38. He mentions the delay of the "Dallett" in La Guayra and his communication with Messrs Dovale & Co. of New York regarding payment. A second note dated April 28th expresses further thanks for the Jewish Miscellany and Leeser's discourses.

Letter from A. Myerston to Isaac Leeser;April 24, 1854 Letter from A. Myerston to Isaac Leeser;April 24, 1854

Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, concerning the delivery of a box of books and payment. Myerston acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter and invoice, notes the delay of the ship *Dallett*, and encloses a second exchange for $119.38 (the first having presumably been sent previously). He thanks Leeser for his assistance in acquiring the books.

Letter from B. Burgauer to Isaac Leeser;September 06, 1866 Letter from B. Burgauer to Isaac Leeser;September 06, 1866

Letter from B. Burgauere to Reverend Isaac Leeser, written in Philadelphia, PA on September 6, 1866. Burgauere informs Leeser that he received a letter from a trustworthy gentleman and urges Leeser to promptly attend to the gentleman's request. He also offers New Year's congratulations and wishes for Leeser's health and prosperity.

Letter from B. Da Silva to Isaac Leeser;May 25, 1854 Letter from B. Da Silva to Isaac Leeser;May 25, 1854

Letter from B. da Silva to Reverend Isaac Leeser, written in New Orleans on May 25, 1854. Da Silva encloses a payment of thirty-seven dollars, the balance of their account, explaining that unforeseen circumstances prevented him from sending it sooner. He hopes Leeser is in good health and closes with respectful regards. The letter consists of two pages on two sheets and includes a wax seal.

Letter from Dovale & Co. to Isaac Leeser;April 27, 1864 Letter from Dovale & Co. to Isaac Leeser;April 27, 1864

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. to Isaac Leeser;June 18, 1854 Letter from Dovale & Co. to Isaac Leeser;June 18, 1854

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 18, 1854. The letter concerns the receipt of a previous letter and package of books, which Dovale & Co. have forwarded to Mr. B. de Casures in Curacao. It also discusses a draft for thirty-six dollars, payment of which will be sent to Leeser upon receipt.

Letter from Dovale & Co. to Isaac Leeser;May 20, 1854 Letter from Dovale & Co. to Isaac Leeser;May 20, 1854

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, concerning a payment of $86.93. The payment includes amounts for A. Myerston Esq., recently received books, and freight paid for Mr. Lindo. The letter also mentions Mr. Moses Wolff owing money and suggests contacting him through Dovale & Co.'s office. A wax seal is present.

Letter from Dovale & Co. to Isaac Leeser;November 08, 1864 Letter from Dovale & Co. to Isaac Leeser;November 08, 1864

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter informs Leeser that the amount due for the account of Mr. E. Rodreguez to December 21 is $78, with an additional $39.75 for clothing and $0.35 per Mr. Osorio's statement, totaling $118.10. Dovale & Co. enclosed a check #10764 on the Bank of America for this amount and requests Leeser to acknowledge receipt. They also ask Leeser to inform them of future payments and amounts due so they can remit accordingly.

Letter from Henry J. De Cordova to Isaac Leeser;December 28, 1867 Letter from Henry J. De Cordova to Isaac Leeser;December 28, 1867

Letter from Henry J. De Cordova in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, responding to a letter received on December 22nd. The letter discusses the delay in sending a box to Mr. Nathan via the R.B. Montum, suggesting alternative shipping methods via Baltimore or New York City. It mentions Mr. B.A. Franklin and Mr. S. as contacts.

Letter from Isaac Leeser to J. Wolff;September 07, 1851 Letter from Isaac Leeser to J. Wolff;September 07, 1851

Letter from Isaac Leeser to J. Wolff, written in New York City on September 7, 1851. Leeser discusses business matters, including details about prayer books for a Mr. S. Wolfe in Winnsboro, South Carolina, and other orders for books from various individuals (Mr. M. Pelshaw, Hyneman, and T. J. Seixas). He also mentions travel plans to Boston and Syracuse. The letter includes instructions for shipping books and mentions several individuals in the context of these business dealings.

Letter from Jacob Henry Joseph to Isaac Leeser Letter from Jacob Henry Joseph to Isaac Leeser

Four-page letter from Jacob Henry Joseph of Montreal to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, discussing business matters, the publication of works by Grace Aguilar, and the progress of Leeser's Bible translation. Joseph also comments on Canadian politics and the climate.

Letter from Joseph H. Levy to Isaac Leeser;September 16, 1862 Letter from Joseph H. Levy to Isaac Leeser;September 16, 1862

Letter from Joseph H. Levy of New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Levy encloses $2.62, the amount of Mr. Loewe's indebtedness. He clarifies a previous misunderstanding about Mr. Loewe's balance owed, and confirms that he will attend to the commission to Mr. Isaacs and convey regards to Mr. Loewe. The letter also includes a table listing names and locations, including Nathan Hays (Philadelphia), A. Loewe (Paris, France), Tha[? ]Tipllah (New York), and Emanuel (San Francisco, CA).

Letter from Lazarus Arnold to Isaac Leeser;February 16, 1860 Letter from Lazarus Arnold to Isaac Leeser;February 16, 1860

Letter from Lazarus Arnold to Isaac Leeser regarding the delivery of books and Bibles. Arnold expresses concern about the condition of the books left in Mr. Osterberg's store, noting damage due to dampness. He informs Leeser that he has retrieved the books and will hold them at 130 Duane St. until further instruction. The letter also includes a check for $9.50 for 3 books previously sent.

Letter from M. B. Simmons to Isaac Leeser;February 03, 1848 Letter from M. B. Simmons to Isaac Leeser;February 03, 1848

Letter from M. B. Simmons in St. Thomas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Simmons discusses business matters, including a shipment of bay water, sales of prayer books and Pentateuchs, and an order for matzot. He also mentions a lack of a shipment of "Occidents" for October and makes inquiries about those for whom he ordered Pentateuchs. The letter also includes a postscript on the back of the envelope.

Letter from M. B. Simmons to Isaac Leeser;June 22, 1843 Letter from M. B. Simmons to Isaac Leeser;June 22, 1843

A letter written by M. B. Simmons to Isaac Leeser from St. Thomas on June 22, 1843. Simmons discusses business matters, including accounts, book orders, and engravings. He also shares personal news, including the recent death of his wife and matters concerning the Jewish community in St. Thomas. The letter mentions individuals such as Mrs. Atwater, D. Alverty, Mr. A Senior, Mr. Hy Helmann, and A. Wolff. It also includes Hebrew words, suggesting discussion of religious matters. A duplicate of this letter was also sent.

Letter from M. M. Allen to Isaac Leeser;December 18, 1867 Letter from M. M. Allen to Isaac Leeser;December 18, 1867

Letter from M. M. Allen of Allen & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Allen requests Leeser to send prayer books via express mail to J. E. P. Lazarus at 24 West 39th Street, New York City, and includes a check for $25.50 to cover the cost of the books and freight. Allen mentions being unable to find a friend to assist with the books. He also inquires about Reverend I. I. Lyon's proposal to sell Leeser's books with a 20% discount.

Letter from M. M. Allen to Isaac Leeser;March 16, 1865 Letter from M. M. Allen to Isaac Leeser;March 16, 1865

Letter from M. M. Allen of Allen & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, discussing the shipping of Passover bread. Allen inquires about stopping the Hebrew (likely referring to a publication or shipment) and plans to ship via the "Arage" sailing on Wednesday. He requests instructions on freight payment and provides shipping instructions, including marking the boxes and consigning them to Allen & Co. in New York.

Letter from M. Samelson to Isaac Leeser;May 23, 1867 Letter from M. Samelson to Isaac Leeser;May 23, 1867

Letter from M. Samelson to Reverend I. Leeser, written from New York City on May 23, 1867. Samelson addresses a previous correspondence, noting an apparent misunderstanding about the purpose of some pictures sent to Leeser. He clarifies that the pictures were intended as a gift, not merely samples. He apologizes for imperfections in some of the pictures and proposes to deliver a perfect set during a planned visit to Philadelphia within the coming weeks. Samelson also instructs Leeser to charge the cost of replacing broken glasses and express charges to his account, explaining that the expressman refused prepayment. He mentions plans to bring additional colored and large pictures to Philadelphia if they prove satisfactory.

Letter from Michael Light to Isaac Leeser;July 31, 1865 Letter from Michael Light to Isaac Leeser;July 31, 1865

Letter from Michael Light in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Light writes that he has sent Leeser the Moses and Aaron (Torah rollers) that Leeser requested. He discusses business matters, including the prices of pictures, a delayed delivery from Mr. Bondi, and a request for six prayer books. He mentions upcoming Jewish holidays Rosh Hashanah and Tisha B'Av.

Letter from Nathan Mclinfer Co. to Isaac Leeser;June 07, 1852 Letter from Nathan Mclinfer Co. to Isaac Leeser;June 07, 1852

A two-page letter from Nathan Mclinfer Co. in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 7, 1852. The letter acknowledges receipt of a box of books and includes a check for $34.63 payable to Mr. J. Peveira (or a similar name, the last character is unclear in the transcription).

Letter from Solomon & Hart to Isaac Leeser;July 11, 1849 Letter from Solomon & Hart to Isaac Leeser;July 11, 1849

Letter from Solomon & Hart to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on July 11, 1849. The letter acknowledges receipt of payment for a bill and discusses the availability of crimson brocatel and crimson damask fabric. The letter includes images of the letter itself, showing a wax seal and a red postmark.

Letter from W. J. Caufon to Isaac Leeser;December 16, 1852 Letter from W. J. Caufon to Isaac Leeser;December 16, 1852

A letter written by W. J. Caufon from New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on December 16, 1852. Caufon acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter and explains that he is only able to send $100, via a draft from E. W. Clark & Co. on E. W. Clack Dodge & Co., due to unforeseen circumstances. The letter is two pages long and features a wax seal.