Subject: Unknown Subject

This letter describes the semi-annual examination of the Rev. Dr. Lilienthal Boarding School that took place on Sunday, January 14th, in New York. The examination included various subjects, performances (music and drawing), and concluded with a valedictory address by Master Eli Arnold. The letter also mentions Dr. Lilienthal's plans for the upcoming year, including adding a Spanish language teacher and gymnastic exercises, due to the completion of a new building.

Letter from Myer S. Isaacs to an unidentified recipient, written in New York City on August 27, 1868. Isaacs discusses a scandalous article in the *Israelite*, his inability to attend a meeting due to Mr. Josephi's absence in Europe, the need for Hebrew education, his work with the *Messenger* and *Occident*, and fundraising difficulties for Dropsie College. He also mentions sending notes to congregations and expresses his reservations about being a trustee due to time constraints. Finally, he refers to a person from Cincinnati he describes as a "barking hound."

Letter from Stephen J. Sedgwick to Isaac Leeser regarding the Metropolitan Academy and Gymnasium in New York City. Sedgwick seeks Leeser's support in promoting the Academy to the Hebrew community in New York. He includes excerpts from the New York Daily Times and the Phrenological Journal to highlight the institution's merits. The letter mentions that the Rev. Simon C. Noot is the Professor of Hebrew at the Academy.