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Letter from Abraham Rice to an unnamed recipient, written in Baltimore on June 29, 1851 (29 Sivan 1851). Rice discusses advertising something he previously sent, his name being added to a Bible subscription list, his distance from the Jewish community since resigning his Rabbinate, and his detached observation of a dispute between the recipient and Dr. Wise. The letter is written in Yiddish and English.

Letter from Jonah Bondi to Isaac Leeser, written in Philadelphia, PA on October 13, 1852 (13 Hesvan). Bondi expresses frustration and distress over a situation involving a cabal and a dispute. He discusses plans for his history, asking Leeser to continue the discussion in the November issue of a publication, correct mistakes from the October issue, and translate parts of his work into English. He mentions disagreements with some individuals and plans to address them in his writing. Bondi asks Leeser to return the manuscript promptly, indicating the importance of meeting deadlines for publication. He also expresses his desire to get well and raise his spirits. The letter includes a card with seemingly unrelated notes and the envelope is addressed to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia.