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Letter from A. Myerston to Isaac Leeser;June 15, 1854 Letter from A. Myerston to Isaac Leeser;June 15, 1854

Letter from A. Myerston in Puerto Cabello to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 15, 1854. Myerston requests Leeser to procure for him a portrait of the Love Giver in an ebony frame, or another dark wood frame if too expensive. He also asks Leeser to send him several books: a volume of "Select Sentences," one volume of poems by Mrs. Hyneman, a Jewish Calendar for fifty years, and one volume of Miss Peixotto's book of Bible questions. A note on the back indicates the letter was received and forwarded by Dovale & Co. on July 5th.

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Letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser;April 22, 1861 Letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser;April 22, 1861

Letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser discussing the Messrs. Benjamins' accounts, the publication of a biography of de Sola's father, and family matters. De Sola mentions sending copies of a calendar and his plans to contribute a biographical notice to a Jewish publication. He also discusses his brother Samuel's appointment as assistant Hazan and his plans to pursue further education.

Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser;September 12, 1862 Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser;September 12, 1862

Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Reverend Isaac Leeser requesting information about a previously purchased prayer book and inquiring about the date of the 20th of Elul. Gratz mentions an order from Benjamin Nathan for a prayer book similar to one she previously purchased for him. The letter also expresses hope for Leeser's continued good health.