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Letter from Joseph Morrison to Isaac Leeser, written in New York on September 18, 1853. Morrison explains a misunderstanding about a previous letter, denies any intention of attacking Leeser or his paper, and discusses an article in the Asmonean concerning fundraising for the destitute in New Orleans. He also mentions his views on China and plans to return to Mobile after the yellow fever season ends.

Letter from J. Eckman in San Francisco to the editor of the Occident in Philadelphia requesting back issues of the paper related to a mission to China. Eckman also includes a request to send a bill for past subscriptions to Mr. J. Einstein in Mobile, Alabama. A second note on the letter requests that Mr. J. Epstein pay Rev. Isaac Leeser for Eckman's subscription.

Letter from Samuel H. Cohen in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Cohen discusses his arrival in San Francisco, his interactions with Leeser's agent Mr. C. Myers, and his efforts to promote Leeser's Bible translation. He shares information about his inquiries regarding Jewish communities in China, specifically the lack of knowledge about such communities from Mr. Spear, who had been in Canton. Cohen emphasizes the need to establish communication with the people of Kai-fong-foo, suggesting a strategy similar to that of the Jesuits. He expresses willingness to join a mission to Shanghai if compensated. The letter includes details about the challenges of communication with Chinese officials and the importance of financial incentives. Images of three pages from the letter are included in the manuscript.