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Letter from D. Carvalho in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia requesting pricing information for a complete set of Hebrew prayer books. Carvalho specifies his preferences for binding and indicates a willingness to pay less for simpler binding. He provides his address at the Irving Hotel in New York City.

Letter from Morr. Costez to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on September 27, 1860. Costez informs Leeser that he has opened a bookstore in Chatham Street, New York City, with his partner Guttmann, and that they have a large supply of Hebrew prayer books. He requests Leeser's patronage and protection, and asks for information about Costez and his business to be directed to several individuals in New York City. He also inquires about the cheapest way to receive goods from Philadelphia and offers to send articles for Leeser's periodical, *The Occident*, asking for assistance in correcting his English.