Letter from J. F. Kraus to Isaac Leeser;May 24, 1854Letter from J. F. Kraus in Jerusalem to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Kraus discusses his recent reading of an article in Leeser's *Occident* regarding Moses Sachs's writing about colonizing the Holy Land. He recounts his own attempts to contact Leeser in 1851 and discusses a land offer near Jaffa, suggesting a partnership. The letter also reflects on Kraus's time in Philadelphia and contrasts life in America with life in Palestine. He mentions challenges in communicating due to various delays and expresses his continued isolation in Jerusalem.