Subject: Unknown Subject

This letter describes the formation of a Hebrew Benevolent Association in New Orleans. The letter lists the officers elected, including G. Kursheedt (President), Hensheim, J L Levy, J Hart, Hirsh, L Levy (Treasurer), and J Ezekiel Levy (Managers). The remaining text on the second page is illegible.

Letter from A. Dessan in Macaw to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated October 28, 1856. Dessan describes improvements to the Macaw burial ground, including the construction of a brick wall and iron doors, and the formation of a society for charitable purposes. He requests a synopsis of proceedings and appropriate prayers for the dedication of the burial ground, and inquires about his outstanding debt for the Occident, including the half-yearly subscription of Mr. Feuchswanger. His son Naphtaly delivered the letter, recently returning from California.

Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Reverend Isaac Leeser, written in San Francisco on September 5, 1855. Meyer informs Leeser that Dr. Eckman paid him for *The Occident*, requests acknowledgement of the payment, and notes that books shipped via the *Snap Dragon* have not yet arrived. He also describes the formation of a charitable society by Jewish women in San Francisco, including the first meeting at Mr. Jacob Rich's house, with Mrs. Abm. Tandler as president and Mrs. Rich as secretary, and a subsequent meeting at the Congregation of Emanu-El synagogue on August 5th. The letter mentions the proximity of the Jewish holidays and the writer's ability to readily dispose of the books upon their arrival.

Letter from S. L. Moses to Isaac Leeser discussing the upcoming January issue of a periodical, possibly the Occident, and soliciting subscriptions in St. Louis. Moses also mentions his brother Julius's upcoming visit to Philadelphia and the failure of a charitable society in St. Louis.