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Letter from C. D. Oliver, pastor of the M.E. Church in Montgomery, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Oliver discusses his knowledge of E. Marcussohn, who had recently converted to Christianity. Oliver details his interactions with Marcussohn, including their study of the Bible and Marcussohn's eventual decision to leave Judaism. He describes Marcussohn's financial difficulties following his conversion and his own assistance in finding Marcussohn lodging and support. The letter concludes with Oliver's hopes that Marcussohn will continue to seek out Christianity.

Letter from Fred A. Packard to Isaac Leeser asking for information about a man named Berk, who claims to be a Polish Jew converted to Christianity and who wishes to lecture. Packard asks Leeser if he knows anything about Berk's character, apart from his conversion. The letter is written from 146 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, and addressed to Mr. Leeser at 371 Walnut St, Philadelphia. It's dated March 3, 1849, and consists of one page on four sheets.

Letter from J. R. Hershom in Providence, Rhode Island to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hershom discusses a man in Providence who had converted to Christianity but wishes to return to Judaism. He seeks Leeser's advice on how to assist this individual in rejoining the Jewish community. Hershom also comments on his own lack of religious knowledge and his desire for guidance from Leeser.

Letter from L. T. Levin of Columbia, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 12, 1848. Levin requests Leeser's interpretation of Isaiah 53, citing a recent conversion of Levin's brother-in-law based on this chapter, and suggesting Leeser publish his views in the *Occident*. The letter discusses the challenges in explaining Isaiah 53 to non-Jewish audiences.