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A letter written from San Francisco, CA on May 29, 1862, responding to an article in the Occident about improper conduct in California. The author, the wife of one of the Cohanim mentioned in the article, refutes the claims made and gives her account of the events, clarifying the circumstances surrounding her engagement and marriage. She describes the involvement of Dr. Henry and the board of Congregation Sherith Israel in her marriage.

This letter is written by Ansel Leo and David Schlesinger. Leo's portion discusses an enclosed item sent from California and a German newspaper clipping, asking Leeser to translate and potentially publish it in the Occident. Schlesinger's portion is a separate letter addressed to Herr Bach, warning against the sale of improperly made tefillin and mezuzot from America.

Meyer writes to Leeser from San Francisco, sending subscribers to the Occident and copies of the Alta California and the Whig, which contain discussions on Sabbath observance. He notes that the rainy season has been severe, affecting miners' access to provisions, and reports on his own good health and business prospects.

Letter from C. H. Meyers in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Meyers sends Leeser additional subscribers to the Occident and copies of the Alta California and the Way, which contains discussions on Sabbath observance. He notes the severe rainy season and its effect on miners. He closes with personal news and regards.

Letter from H. A. Henry in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated December 25, 1860. Henry requests that Leeser send him missing issues of *The Occident*, and inquires about subscribing to a new series of the publication. He also requests a list of books for introduction into schools in California, and mentions his son's editorship of the *Pacific Messenger*.

Letter from H. A. Henry in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Henry discusses sending Leeser manuscripts for his journal, his health, and a pamphlet on the history of Polish Jews that he translated from French. He mentions his limited income and the high cost of living in California. He also discusses writing a critique on an article about angels and devils for Leeser's journal, the Occident.

Letter from Isaak Ederheimer in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, requesting a duplicate marriage certificate. Ederheimer explains that he is planning a trip to Europe and needs the certificate, but it is currently in possession of his brother in California. He asks Leeser to provide the duplicate and offers to pay any expenses incurred.

Letter from S. Cellner in Montgomery, AL, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated August 14, 1854. Cellner informs Leeser that he has sent notice that Mr. Heller does not wish the Occident, that Mr. Young also does not wish it, and that C. Krous has left for California. He reports that he has not collected any money for Leeser for the Occident or Bibles. Cellner mentions that he has some of Leeser's Bibles left, and that some subscribers do not want them, citing high prices and the belief that some are in Hebrew. He hopes Leeser will visit to resolve the issues.

Letter to the editor of the Occident magazine, concerning an article about affairs in California, specifically criticizing the editor's handling of information regarding the marriage of Cohens to childless widows. The author challenges the editor's interpretation of Jewish law and points out inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the original article.