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Letter from Henry J. Labatt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Labatt writes that he has collected $24.75 for Leeser, deducting $2.40 commission and $2.20 for postage, leaving $20.15. He lists the contributors and amounts received. He requests a dozen cards for the Masav House and mentions that subscribers aren't receiving the Jewish Miscellanies. He also provides instructions for directing the Occident to specific individuals.

Letter from Aaron Wolff to Isaac Leeser, written in St. Thomas on April 26, 1854. Wolff encloses a bank bill for $100 on account of prayer books and bibles. He also mentions having previously sent $275 via steamer on behalf of the Panama Railroad Co. The letter is written on two sheets and has a wax seal.

Letter from Adolf Wolff in Claiborne, AL to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Wolff encloses $3.11 for the Occident, noting that issue No. 9 was received in May and requests the June issue.

Letter from Aaron Wolff to Isaac Leeser, written from St. Thomas on May 16, 1854. Wolff encloses a bank bill for $160 and mentions having six bibles and other religious materials. He also discusses remitting money and hopes to see Leeser in May or June.

Letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser discussing the sale of books, financial matters, and various personal updates. De Sola mentions delays in receiving Leeser's letter, the potential sale of books, and outstanding payments. He also shares information about his upcoming commitments, including an address at McGill University and other academic work. The letter contains details about his correspondence with several individuals, including Mr. Joseph, and Mrs. Nadper. The letter also contains personal greetings to Miss Grats.

Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal on May 12, 1864, regarding the publication of a biography. De Sola notes errors in the first installment and requests communication if Leeser has any questions about the manuscript. He also discusses financial matters, including payments for subscriptions and prayer books. The letter includes detailed accounts of money owed and a table of debts by several individuals. De Sola mentions giving an address to graduates of McGill University and offering a copy for potential publication in the Occident.

Letter from A. Hart to Revd Isaac Leeser concerning a payment of $41.35 for a bill. Hart encloses a check on the Philadelphia Bank and mentions that Messrs Parry and Mr Millan will send their account. He also hopes Leeser will get insurance from that point forward.

Letter from Ansel Leo to Isaac Leeser. Leo writes from New York City to inform Leeser that he has enclosed payment of $6, and notes that Leeser has already received a previous payment of $25. The letter is written on one page of a single sheet of letter-sized paper.

Two-page letter from Dr. Illoway to Isaac Leeser, dated February 8, 1854 (8th of Shevat, 1854). Illoway discusses financial matters, including money owed by Isaac Gersom and Marx, and requests Leeser to send reminders. He also asks Leeser to translate a letter to Dr. Lilienthal into English, expressing his hope for the letter's publication to prove the necessity of the second day of the holidays. Illoway mentions having prepared an answer to Lilienthal's questions, and expects a reply from Leeser.

Three-page letter from C. Sherman to Reverend Isaac Leeser, written in Baltimore, Maryland on May 12, 1847. The letter inquires after Leeser's health and requests money. The letter also contains seemingly unrelated entries on pages 2 and 3 including place names such as Palmyra and Tadmor, names such as M. H. DeYoung and F Freitag, and a series of repeated words and numbers. The letter is accompanied by a wax seal.

Letter from Cauffman Roggenburger & Co. to Rev. Isaac Leeser. The letter encloses a sight draft on Drexel & Co. for thirty-three dollars. The authors explain that their Mr. Meyer was pressed for time and therefore omitted writing to Leeser previously.

A one-page letter from Daniel Stein of Stein Bros. to Reverend Isaac Leeser. Stein encloses a draft on the Importers & Traders National Bank of New York for $12.50, explaining that the money is for N. Gallinger ($3.50) and himself ($9.00).

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Rev. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter refers to a previous communication (dated March 4th) and enclosed check #7388 for $42.87, covering the cost of prayer books and an account with Mess S & B de Casseres. The writers request the return of the enclosed receipts.

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter informs Leeser that they are remitting him $59.25 on behalf of Messrs. S. & B. de Casseres of Curaçao for the account of Mr. Benj de Casseres, after deducting freight and insurance expenses. The letter includes check number 12289 from the Bank of America.

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter informs Leeser that the amount due for the account of Mr. E. Rodreguez to December 21 is $78, with an additional $39.75 for clothing and $0.35 per Mr. Osorio's statement, totaling $118.10. Dovale & Co. enclosed a check #10764 on the Bank of America for this amount and requests Leeser to acknowledge receipt. They also ask Leeser to inform them of future payments and amounts due so they can remit accordingly.

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter acknowledges receipt of a check for $78.60 and discusses the forwarding of a bundle and letter to Curacao addressed to Mr. de Cass. The senders mention the possibility of insuring the bundle.

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.

Letter from G. De Cordova to Isaac Leeser regarding a package of money sent from Curacao by Mr. de Casseres. The package is in the office of Dovale & Co. awaiting Leeser's instructions. The letter is written on two sheets of letter-sized paper, includes a wax seal, and is signed "G. de Cordova".

Letter from George Jonas to Isaac Leeser regarding a check from the New Orleans Canal and Banking Company. Jonas informs Leeser that he delivered the original check and is now sending a duplicate.

Letter from Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Kursheedt discusses financial matters, including a request for funds from Judah Touro on Leeser's behalf. He also mentions the difficulties of publishing Dias's letter in New Orleans and the challenges of selling books, including Leeser's new Bible. Further topics of discussion include the situation of Jews in China and issues within his own community.

A one-page letter from H. Mayer & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter encloses eight dollars for the account of S. Feinberg in San Antonio, Texas and requests acknowledgement of receipt by return mail.

This is a bill of exchange for thirteen pounds seventeen shillings sterling, payable sixty days after sight to Miss Grace Aguilar. The bill is drawn by Henry Cohen & Co. in Philadelphia on March 27, 1849, and is addressed to B. I. Cohen in London.

Two-page letter from Henry I. Hart in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Hart acknowledges receipt of a check and discusses advertising bills. He mentions Mr. Allen and Mr. Isaacs in relation to collections.

Two-page letter from Henry Myers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Myers mentions enclosing a draft and hopes Leeser is in good health. The letter is addressed to "Isaac Leeser Esqr" on page one and "Revd Isaac Leeser, Editor Occident, Philadelphia, Pa" on page two. A wax seal is noted.

Letter from Hyman Woolf, Secretary, to Reverend Isaac Leeser, editor of the Occident, regarding an account for publishing "Caution." Woolf states that the Board of Trustees found the charges exorbitant and requests Leeser to reconsider the price. The letter is written from Louisville, Kentucky and dated May 17, 1860.

Letter from I. C. Lyons to Isaac Leeser concerning payment. The letter includes a table itemizing amounts due from various individuals, totaling $35.75 after a $25 premium deduction for a check. Lyons encloses a check for this amount with the letter. The letter is written on four sheets of lined paper and includes a wax seal.

A one-page letter written on January 28, 1863, in Philadelphia, PA. The letter appears to be a financial accounting related to a subscription to *The Occident*, possibly detailing payments and outstanding balances. A table summarizes amounts owed and received.

Three-page promissory note written by Isaac Leeser on October 16th, 1845, promising to pay C. Sherman $315.75 with interest. The note includes subsequent payments and calculations of remaining balances through August 26. There are also mentions of an "Occident a/c" and additional financial details.

Isidor Bush writes to H. Dormitzer in New York requesting that a note for $60.00 be given to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, believing Leeser has a better chance of cashing it due to his standing and influence in the Jewish community. The letter is written in both German and English.

This is a fragment of a letter from I. L. Hackenburg to Isaac Leeser. The letter discusses financial matters, specifically referring to funds for a school. The left side of the page is torn off, resulting in some missing text. The extant text mentions an enclosed document relating to expenses and a sum of 2100 dollars, with a remaining balance of 1300 dollars.

Letter from Jacob Haim Osorio to Isaac Leeser, written in St. Thomas on March 1, 1865. Osorio informs Leeser that he received Leeser's letter of the 5th and that he has sent a remittance of \'a320. He requests Leeser credit the proceeds to the account of E. Rodriguez.

Letter from J[?] Osorio of St. Thomas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated November 9, 1863. Osorio writes to enclose an exchange for $90.97, to be paid to Leeser and his son Isidor for expenses on behalf of E.R. He mentions receiving a letter from Leeser on September 25th and plans to arrange a larger remittance in the future. He expresses thanks for attention shown to his recommendation and mentions that he received a letter from Isidor but is too busy to reply at the moment.

A one-page letter written by John Fagan, dated May 22, 1857, from Philadelphia, PA. The letter is a short note concerning an overdue bill of $207.70.

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 L. R. Straus of St. Louis, Missouri to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Straus encloses six dollars to be credited to his account.

Letter from Levy & Douglass to Isaac Leeser regarding the sale of 500 City 6s bonds on August 21, 1865. The letter is brief, indicating the sale and stating "Very Respy." at the close.

Letter from M. Kuttner in St. Louis, Missouri to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kuttner sends Leeser $15 for books sold and requests 3 or 4 dozen Hebrew readers. He describes difficult economic times in St. Louis and mentions the observance of the Sabbath in his German congregation. He also notes a Bar Mitzvah celebration in which he used Leeser's book, and indicates that Mr. Straus may write to Leeser about it. The letter is written in German, with some Hebrew words included.

Letter from M. L. Leopold & Co. in Marietta, Ohio, to Rev. I. Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses a financial matter, mentioning credits, sales of items (possibly Hebrew books) at prices of $400 and $250, and a balance of $150. The writers request information about the amount to be given for a second item and promise to send the money by return mail.

Letter from M. Rubenstein to Isaac Leeser regarding payments received and outstanding debts. Rubenstein details amounts collected from various individuals, accounting for expenses and the balance sent to Leeser. He also describes challenges in collecting payments, mentioning difficulties in reaching debtors. The letter also touches on the lack of success in securing subscriptions for Leeser's new publications and requests pricing information on bound quarto Bibles.

Letter from M. Rubenstein to Isaac Leeser discussing a delay in the issuance of a new directory and a balance of two dollars due to Rubenstein for his work on the Occident. Rubenstein also mentions problems collecting money from Mr. D. Henriques and suggests that Leeser send the money and appoint someone to whom Rubenstein can give the bills.

Letter from M. Seligman of Rochester, NY to Revd Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Seligman encloses a check for $25.50, detailing the amounts allocated to various individuals and publications, including the Occident. He also mentions a Bible that was not purchased and will be kept with other books until Dr. Meyer collects it.

Letter from M. W. Strouse of Wilkes Barre, PA to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Strouse writes that he received Leeser's letter and has collected money from H. Ansbacher and S. Ullmann. He discusses sales of prayer books, plans to collect the remaining balance (except for M. Lang, who is a "bad case"), and offers to get subscribers for Leeser's paper. He mentions leaving a sermon with M. Lang. The letter is written on three pages across two sheets.

A one-page letter from N. Gotthelf to the editor of the Occident, Isaac Leeser, concerning payment. Gotthelf encloses two dollars in notes and requests notification of his remaining balance. The letter is written from Washington D.C. and addressed to Philadelphia.

A two-page letter from Nathan Mclinfer Co. in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 7, 1852. The letter acknowledges receipt of a box of books and includes a check for $34.63 payable to Mr. J. Peveira (or a similar name, the last character is unclear in the transcription).

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.

The letter mentions four hundred dollars held by W Gaskill. The writer's name is uncertain, appearing as "R C W Murtrie[?]."

Letter from S. C. Thwing to Isaac Leeser, written in Boston on May 25, 1849. Thwing encloses two checks totaling $2000 from Judah Touro of New Orleans, requesting a receipt acknowledgement to Touro and himself.

Three-page letter from Samuel Hart, Sr. to Isaac Leeser discussing finances related to collections for the *Occident*, the progress of the Bible printing and stereotyping, Dr. Wise's move to Cincinnati to lead a congregation, and opinions on Reform Judaism. Hart expresses concern about Dr. Wise's apparent shift in religious views. He also inquires about outstanding debts for the *Occident* from Oppenheim and Myers, and Michael Lazarus's subscription status. He closes by asking if any of Peixotto's work will be included in future issues.

Letter from T. J. Tobias to Isaac Leeser. Tobias encloses a check for $16.50 at the request of his daughter Sophia. He also mentions Bibles that Leeser was to forward in boards and asks when Leeser intends to print the Bible.

Letter from W. F. Hasken & Co. in Boston to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, concerning a draft for $47.78 from Moses Piza in St. Thomas, W.I. The writers request that Leeser endorse and return the enclosed draft, promising to pay immediately upon receipt. They offer to send a check to Leeser in Philadelphia via mail if he prefers to mail the draft to them.

Two-page letter from W. S. Canford in New York City to Revd. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Canford inquires about whether Leeser received a previous draft for $100 and encloses another draft for the same amount. The letter includes a wax seal.

Letter from W. S. Canford to Reverend Isaac Leeser regarding a previous payment of $100 and a current payment of $100 sent via check. The letter mentions a previous payment made on January 16th for which Canford has not received an acknowledgment. The current payment is made via a check on the Bank of North America, dated January 25th, 1853.

A check for $69.38, dated March 24, 1834, payable to Mr. A Myerston. The check is drawn on Dalli(?) Southern Boulton Blesst(?) in Philadelphia and is addressed to Isaac Leeser. The verso includes the notation of Bendann Bros. photography studio and Mrs. Chas. P. Hoffman as owner of the photograph. The check includes a reference to Puerto Cabello and Caracas.