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Constitution and By-Laws of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Memphis, Tennessee. Instituted September 1st, 1850. Printed by John Young, Black Horse Alley, Philadelphia, 1851. Includes a preamble outlining the society's goals, articles detailing the duties of officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Trustees), bylaws covering membership requirements, dues, fines, meetings, and the procedures for relief and burial. Also contains bylaws specifically for the society's burial ground, including rules for interment and maintenance. The pamphlet concludes with rules of order for conducting society meetings. A blue, oval shaped stamp near the top of page one reads 'LEESER LIBRARY, HEBREW EDUCATION SOCIETY'.

Letter to the editor of the Occident correcting a previous letter. The writer clarifies that Christian brethren were not pressured to donate to the Hebrew Benevolent Society, but that they would have readily contributed a significant amount. The letter also discusses the upcoming election of the Society's president, expressing concern over petty squabbles hindering the progress of the institution. Further, it details the success of the Hebrew Sunday School, the Sewing Society, and the Hebrew Young Men's Literacy Society, highlighting their positive impact on the community.

Letter from Abraham Cahn, secretary of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Talbotton, Georgia, to Isaac Leeser. The letter informs Leeser of resolutions passed at a society meeting on September 18, 1852, to purchase a silver ornament for a Torah and present it to the newly built congregation in Williamsburg, New York. The letter lists the society members and requests Leeser to publish the resolutions in the Occident, sending the bill to Talbotton. A wax seal is noted.

Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated March 1, 1854. Meyer discusses a ball to be given by the Hebrew Benevolent Society on Purim, plans for a new synagogue in the Gothic style, the price of matzah, and sends regards from Mr. and Mrs. Roggenburger. He also mentions a previous letter from the secretary of the Emanu-El Congregation about a cantor and an advertisement.

Letter from Henry S. Jacobs in Kingston, Jamaica to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jacobs writes about the Cholera epidemic in Jamaica, the death of his father, and the financial difficulties affecting the Jewish community. He also discusses the reception of Leeser's publications, the establishment of a congregation in Falmouth, Jamaica, and the formation of a Hebrew Benevolent Society.

Isaac Garritson writes to Isaac Leeser from Nashville, Tennessee, on August 8, 1852, enclosing a payment for his subscription to *The Occident*. He also requests a German and Polish prayer book with an English translation, as well as an English translation of the Five Books of Moses. Furthermore, Garritson shares news of the recent establishment of a Hebrew Benevolent Society in Nashville and expresses their desire for a Torah scroll, suggesting that his friend, Mr. Lewis Hanf, will discuss the matter further with Leeser.

Letter from M. Rubenstein to Isaac Leeser regarding a certificate of deposit for $26.50. Rubenstein deducts 50 cents for parcel delivery costs, leaving $25.00. He requests a receipt be sent to the treasurer or secretary of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. The letter also discusses the delivery of the Occident, which seems to have been delayed due to a failed delivery attempt.

Letter from Matilda H. Cohen, secretary pro tem of the Hebrew Benevolent Society, to Isaac Leeser. Cohen apologizes for the unintentional omission of customary courtesy and attention to Leeser at the society's adjourned anniversary meeting on November 7, 1858, explaining that only members typically received invitations. She forwards a copy of the meeting's report and proceedings for publication in the Occident.

Letter from an unknown author in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia requesting the publication of an acknowledgment and receipt for donations received for the relief of the sick with yellow fever and in aid of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of New Orleans. The letter lists several donors and their contributions, including Mr. David Solomon of Mobile, Morris Woolfe of New York, Henry Sions of New York, Henry Goldsmith of New York (two separate donations), and L. Haas of New York. The letter is incomplete, cutting off mid-sentence.