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Letter from "A Reader of the Occident" in Curaçao to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, describing the first confirmation ceremony held by the old Congregation Mickve' Isra\'ebl in Curaçao on Simchat Torah in 1864. The letter details the ceremony, including the examination of Master H. A. de Casseres, the content of his profession of faith, and the participation of other community members. The letter also mentions the reading of the Torah and includes a postscript describing general positive aspects of community life in Curaçao.

Letter from A. I. H. Bernal in Louisville, KY to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Bernal discusses congregational matters, specifically a confirmation ceremony and its attendees' observance of the Sabbath. He mentions objections to certain aspects of the ceremony and his hope for future success. The letter also includes greetings from Mr. B. and Mr. & Mrs. Hassan.