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Letter from A. J. Dovale to Isaac Leeser thanking him for sending the last number of *The Occident*, the first volume of Grace Aguilar's publication, and a set of prayer books. Dovale encloses a check for $28 in payment for the prayer books. He also mentions that a parcel and letter for Mr. B. de Casseres will be sent via the schooner La Creole the following week.

Letter from Charles D. Elfelt to Isaac Leeser requesting information about obtaining a complete set of Grace Aguilar's works for I. N. Cardoza of St. Paul. The letter is written on stationery from the Banking House of Michael Jacobs, located at No. 40 South Third Street, Philadelphia.

Letter from Dan Judah to Isaac Leeser discussing the distribution of books, the progress of a Mr. Block, the death of Grace Aguilar, and a planned monument in her honor. Judah also inquires about Leeser's trip north and sends regards to Mrs. Cozen.

Four-page letter from Jacob Henry Joseph of Montreal to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, discussing business matters, the publication of works by Grace Aguilar, and the progress of Leeser's Bible translation. Joseph also comments on Canadian politics and the climate.

Letter from Josephus Justus Belinfante to Isaac Leeser discussing American Jewish literature, the works of Grace Aguilar, and the progress of religious toleration in the Netherlands. Belinfante also inquires about the deceased Mr. da Silva Solis and his family. The letter mentions the "Spirit of Judaism" by Grace Aguilar and Belinfante's plans to translate her Jewish works. He also discusses a new law on elementary instruction in the Netherlands, intended to promote religious tolerance in public schools.

Letter from P[?] Moses of Sumterville, SC, to Revd. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Moses encloses two dollars for back issues of *The Jewish Miscellany*, inquires about the price of Grace Aguilar's works bound in leather, and the annual subscription cost for *The Jewish Miscellany*. He requests that back issues of *The Jewish Miscellany* be sent to Mrs. O.H. Moses in Sumterville.

Letter from R. J. Palache and J. Palache to Isaac Leeser inquiring about the price of Portuguese prayer books and the availability of Grace Aguilar's novels. The letter is dated March 27, 1867, and was sent from New York City to Philadelphia.

Robert H. Johnston writes to Isaac Leeser from New York City requesting that Leeser send him two copies of Grace Aguilar's *Spirit of Judaism*, either COD or by bill. Johnston states that he will add the amount to his next remittance to Lippmeantt. The letter is written on a single sheet of paper.

Letter from Uriah H. Judah to Isaac Leeser discussing an obituary of Grace Aguilar that appeared in the Occident. Judah hopes Leeser approves of the obituary and requests a copy. He also discusses prior correspondence and clarifies a previous mistake regarding the date of a prior obituary. He mentions that his letters were franked by J.M. Woodruff, a member of Congress.