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Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal on April 21, 1865, inquiring about pamphlets and requesting a detailed account of his debt. He also expresses sympathy regarding the death of Reverend Lyons and asks if Leeser held a mourning service for him.

Letter from E[?] J. Mann[?] to Revd Isaac Leeser regarding an account against Mr. Benjamin's estate. The writer explains that they received the account during their absence and currently lack the funds to settle it. Mr. B is indebted to the firm, and the writer intends to arrange payment before the end of the year.

Two letters, one from H. Morrison and one from S. M. Isaacs, to Isaac Leeser concerning a debt owed by Dr. Solomon. Morrison reports on his attempt to collect the debt and awaits Leeser's instructions. Isaacs advises Leeser to sue Dr. Solomon immediately to recover the money. The second letter also mentions a wedding engagement and includes some Hebrew text.

Letter from Isaac A. Levy of Richmond, VA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, discussing business matters, specifically debts owed to Leeser, and the performance of a shared business agent, Jacob Ezekiel. Levy apologizes for causing unnecessary alarm in a previous letter and clarifies his intentions. He expresses his willingness to pay his debts to Leeser. He also discusses a social event, a ball for the Hebrew School Fund, and shares news of a death in Richmond. A postscript mentions the search for a suitable person to fill the position of Hazan.

Isidor Bush writes to Isaac Leeser from St. Louis, Missouri on January 6, 1851, inquiring about the cessation of his subscription to *The Occident*. Bush discusses a debt owed to Leeser for books, offering a money order from Mr. DeYoung as payment. He also offers books from his publishing company as an alternative payment option. The letter details a business transaction with Mr. DeYoung and his difficulties collecting payment. An enclosed letter to Mr. Dornitzer requests the retrieval of the money order. A note at the end of the letter indicates that Leeser apparently did not pursue collection of the debt in this way.

Letter from Jacob Loeb to Isaac Leeser discussing a previous account from J. Lawenstein in Marion, Mississippi. Loeb apologizes for the delay in payment, explains the circumstances, and requests his account be acknowledged and his name added to a subscription list. The letter mentions a sum of either $15 or $18 and includes a small exchange for fifteen dollars.

Letter from Joseph H. Levy of New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Levy encloses $2.62, the amount of Mr. Loewe's indebtedness. He clarifies a previous misunderstanding about Mr. Loewe's balance owed, and confirms that he will attend to the commission to Mr. Isaacs and convey regards to Mr. Loewe. The letter also includes a table listing names and locations, including Nathan Hays (Philadelphia), A. Loewe (Paris, France), Tha[? ]Tipllah (New York), and Emanuel (San Francisco, CA).

Letter from Joseph P. De Youngh to Reverend Isaac Leeser regarding the collection of a debt from Mr. Jaachimsin. De Youngh also mentions the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Association and plans to send money to Leeser via Mr. Seixas. He requests an update on Mr. Bernall.

Letter from Phineas Moses to Isaac Leeser. Moses writes that he has not yet collected any more of Leeser's claims, but will remit the proceeds as soon as he has. He advises Leeser against coming to Cincinnati, as it would not cover his travel expenses. Mrs. M. sends her regards.

Letter from Thomas J. Moise to Reverend I. Leeser, written in Charleston, South Carolina on October 19, 1850. Moise discusses the collection of debts owed for the Occident, a publication. He expresses interest in serving as a regular correspondent, agent, or canvasser for subscribers to a new publication.

Letter from William B. Hackenburg to W. Seligman regarding an outstanding debt for subscriptions to the Occident magazine, volumes 17-19 (1859-1861). The letter, written on the letterhead of the Executors of the Estate of Rev. Isaac Leeser, requests payment of $9.00. A handwritten note at the bottom requests a receipt.