Letter from M. D. Osorio to Isaac Leeser;December 26, 1861Letter from M. D. Osorio to Isaac Leeser discussing a letter published in Leeser's periodical, the Occident, concerning Rev. Mr. M., a clergyman whose good intentions and honest perseverance are doubted by some members of his congregation. Osorio expresses concern that criticism of Rev. Mr. M. may spread and requests that Leeser not publish any further attacks on him, while acknowledging Leeser's policy of allowing free discussion in the Occident. He assures Leeser that Rev. Mr. M. enjoys the esteem of most of his congregation.