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This letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser discusses various personal and professional matters. De Sola details his inability to take a break due to a cholera outbreak and then engages in a playful exchange with Leeser about a mysterious lady in Montreal. The letter touches upon the topic of marriage, de Sola's and Leeser's respective professional situations, and the financial remuneration for de Sola's writings. It also includes news about acquaintances, and mentions upcoming sermons. The author makes several references to the Occident, a periodical to which he contributed and in which some of his mentioned works were published.

Letter from Isaac Hart in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Hart describes his recent illness and recovery from a cholera attack. He discusses the sales of Leeser's prayer books, noting a lack of interest from the Portuguese Congregation but some success with other books. Hart also provides an update on the distribution of Leeser's *Occident* magazine, addresses a loan to the congregation, and comments on the candidacy of Mr. Carrolina for the position of reader in the Portuguese Congregation. He also mentions sending Joseph Turner some copies of the *Occident* and arranging for future subscriptions.

Letter from Zalma Rehine in Baltimore to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Rehine writes that she and her family are well, that the cholera has decreased, and that she hopes there is no more danger to be apprehended. She asks Leeser to let her know when he hears from his brother and sends greetings to his aunt, the Peixottos, Mr. Allen and family, Mr. Levy, and the Cohens and their families. She also reminds Leeser to not exert himself too much in reading prayers (referencing Rosh Hashanah). The letter is written on four sheets of paper and includes a wax seal.