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Postscript to a letter from A. Englander to Rev. Isaac Leeser, Philadelphia. Englander writes from San Francisco on October 20, 1860, mentioning his acquaintance with Isaac Wise some twenty years prior when Wise was a schoolteacher in Tachan, Bohemia. He notes Wise's later career trajectory as a Doctor of Divinity in America, author of Jewish history, and traveler for causes working against traditional Jewish faith.

Letter from Benjamin Franklin Peixotto to Isaac Leeser discussing the sale of copies of Leeser's Bible, a recent visit from Dr. Wise, and Peixotto's studies of Jewish history and religion. Peixotto mentions Dr. Wise's sermon and differing opinions on his views of Judaism. He also expresses difficulty finding resources for his studies and requests feedback on a question from a previous letter.

A three-page letter, written in English, which appears to be a prayer for guidance and success in teaching. The author expresses humility and seeks divine aid in the task of educating others, emphasizing gratitude for past divine intervention in the history of Israel. The letter includes references to Mount Sinai and the covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The prayer focuses on the importance of religious education, the dissemination of knowledge, and fostering brotherly love among students.

Letter from Dr. J. Mayer of Cincinnati, OH, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated July 14, 1854 (5614). Mayer discusses a recently published work of Jewish history that he finds deeply offensive and abusive of Rabbinical law. He describes the author's blatant disregard for Jewish tradition and his attempts to ridicule the religion in the eyes of non-Jews. The letter includes Hebrew words and phrases throughout.

Isaac Strause writes to Isaac Leeser from Wilkes-Barre, PA on December 23, 1852 (5613) to inquire about the possibility of publishing his translation of D. Ottensoser's history of the Jews. Strause describes the merits of Ottensoser's work and his own translation, highlighting its use of reputable historical sources, adherence to tradition, detailed citations, comprehensive scope, clear style, and affordability. He requests Leeser's opinion on the enclosed sample pages and proposes publishing excerpts in *The Occident* to garner interest. He also requests missing issues of *The Occident* from Leeser.

Letter from Jonah Bondi to an unidentified recipient, written in Philadelphia, PA on November 17, 1865 (17 Heshvan). Bondi expresses his unhappiness and loneliness, discusses the possible printing of an article and his work "Esther", and proposes giving lectures on history and religion. He also shares a secret idea about his future plans, emphasizing the importance of secrecy and his friendship with the recipient.

Letter from Dr. M. Mayer of Charleston, South Carolina to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mayer apologizes for the delay in sending the conclusion of an essay he had promised Leeser, explaining that various engagements, including those related to setting up a household, have prevented him from fulfilling his promise sooner. He hopes Leeser will excuse the delay. Mayer then proposes that Leeser might consider publishing a retrospective view of Jewish history for the year 5615 (in the Jewish calendar), similar to what is published annually in German newspapers. He suggests that such a piece would be timely in the September issue of *The Occident*, and offers to write it if Leeser is interested, requesting additional time for this task.

This letter from Simon Joseph to Isaac Leeser, dated November 13, 1866, discusses the writer's desire to learn more about Jewish history beyond the Old Testament. Joseph expresses a strong belief in the Old Testament but seeks English books to enlighten him on subsequent history and clarify information he has heard about Jesus Christ from various sources. The letter, written in Philadelphia, is penned on two pages of a single sheet of lined letter paper. The top left corner is damaged.