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Letter from Henry Blondhaem, Joseph Vogelheim, Henry Shwarz, S. Waterman, and Joseph Feldenheimer of the Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria, Virginia, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter announces the formation of a congregation and the election of officers. A link to a digitized version of the letter is available in the TEI-XML.

Letter from Jacob Ezekiel in Richmond, VA, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Ezekiel discusses the possibility of Leeser publishing his own works separately, suggesting a strategy for obtaining subscribers and offering to assist in the endeavor. He also mentions fulfilling a previous order of Bibles for Sarah and Leonora and expresses gratitude for Leeser's prompt service. The letter then shifts to matters concerning their congregation, mentioning a meeting regarding fundraising for Mr. Jacobs, who received an offer from Savannah. Ezekiel describes the potential consolidation of the Richmond congregation into two groups and plans for the new structure, suggesting reforms to their organizational system, such as eliminating congregational meetings and electing a board of trustees.