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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.

An anonymous letter detailing the internal conflicts and schisms within Congregation Beth Elohim of Charleston. The letter describes power struggles, theological disputes, and the expulsion of members, focusing heavily on the roles of Rabbi Y. Posnanski and Rabbi Julius Eckman. The author provides a detailed account of events leading to divisions within the congregation, including disputes over religious observance and interpretations of Jewish law. The letter also includes discussion of a controversial creed, its translation, and the resulting conflicts. The letter is written in a highly critical and descriptive style. Images are included showing the letter's six pages.

Letter from A. P. Mendes to Isaac Leeser, written in Birmingham, AL on June 26, 1857. Mendes discusses a possible position in Charleston, SC, expressing concerns about the climate and the congregation's character. He also comments on Leeser's writings and translations of the Bible, and mentions concerns about infidel reform within the Jewish community.

Letter from E. Sommers in Charleston, South Carolina to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sommers encloses a check for twenty-seven dollars, three of which are for his yearly subscription to *The Occident*, and the remaining twenty-four dollars are from the members of the Shearith Israel congregation for the benefit of poor brethren in Jerusalem. Sommers also informs Leeser that Rev. Ellis Lyons was elected minister of their congregation for two years. The letter includes a wax seal.

Four-page letter from H. S. Hanford in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Hanford discusses the distribution of books, mentions a package from Charleston, and includes a letter of introduction to Mr. Lane of the Ledger. A significant portion of the letter details the well-being of the Thorp family, providing updates on various family members and their lives. Hanford also thanks Leeser and Mrs. Cozens for their concern regarding his health.

Letter from Isaac Mayer Wise to Isaac Leeser. Wise writes from Albany, NY, expressing his regret at not being able to travel through Philadelphia to New York. He discusses his recent election in Charleston, South Carolina, and his plans to leave Albany on April 15th. He also mentions his writing for the Occident and Asmonean, fundraising efforts, and his impressions of Dr. Raphael's lectures. The letter also includes a personal request for two prayers, written in Hebrew, from Leeser.

Letter from Aaron N. Cohen, Jr., in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, requesting that Leeser forward two copies of his prayer books, the smallest size, morocco and gilt binding to specified addresses: one to Mr. L. Cohn in Charleston, South Carolina, and one to Cohen himself in New York. Cohen indicates that he will send payment upon receipt of the bill.

This record contains a copy of the inscription on a salver presented to Reverend Dr. M. Mayer from his friends and members of the Congregation "Beth Elohim" in Charleston, South Carolina. The inscription expresses esteem and high appreciation of his character as a man and minister.

Letter from Mayer, M. to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on November 19, 1859. Mayer informs Leeser that he has been summoned home to Charleston to attend to a pressing matter and requests clarification on who sent Leeser the correspondence between Mayer and a committee that presented Mayer with a testimonial. Mayer explains that the presentation occurred before he refused a request to remain, contrary to how it might appear in the published correspondence and accompanying remarks. He includes a copy of a petition and notes that the Sabbath-Sunday movement in New York has dissolved.

This letter discusses a subscription to Isaac Leeser's "Prayer Book for the whole year." The writer's mother subscribed while Leeser was in Charleston and was expecting delivery to Charleston, South Carolina, by one week before Rosh Hashanah. The writer expresses concern over the prayer book's non-arrival and states that if it doesn't arrive in time, their mother won't feel obligated to accept it.

Letter from Mr. De Solla in New York to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 8, 1859. De Solla writes that his prospects of obtaining a situation in Baltimore are frustrated due to insufficient funds. He intends to apply for a vacant office in Charleston and requests Leeser's assistance in obtaining a recommendation.

Letter from Myer Jacobs, Secretary and Treasurer of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim in Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser, editor of the Occident, requesting publication of a notice seeking a temporary reader for the congregation until a permanent minister is elected. The notice includes instructions for applicants to submit testimonials and contact Joshua Lazarus, President of the Congregation, for further information. The letter is written on two pages across four sheets and includes a wax seal.

Letter from Solomon Jacobs to Isaac Leeser, written in Charleston, South Carolina on July 11, 1864. Jacobs apologizes for not sending a promised manuscript revision from New York, citing fatigue. He encloses the remaining portion of the article, acknowledging the possibility of missing pages and trusting Leeser's judgment to address any gaps. He expresses hope for Leeser's good health and signs off with respect. The letter is two pages long on two sheets of legal-sized letter paper and includes a wax seal.

Letter from Solomon Nunes Carvalho to Isaac Leeser discussing the election of a new minister for the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue in Charleston, South Carolina. Carvalho details the events leading to the selection of Reverend S. Jacobs, highlighting the conflicting preferences within the congregation and the role played by various individuals, including Mr. Levin, Mr. Valentine, and Dr. Eckman. He also mentions a letter received from Mr. Henry and shares news about the resignation of Reverend M. N. Nathan from the K. K. Dispersed of Israel in New Orleans. The letter expresses Carvalho's opinions on the situation and offers advice to Leeser.