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Letter from A. Landsberg to Isaac Leeser requesting a prayer book and inquiring about the availability and price of a two-volume machzor with English translation. The letter was written from Nashville, Tennessee on April 20, 1864.

Letter from B. Delvalle to Reverend Isaac Leeser requesting that Leeser print twenty-five Hebrew copies of seven verses read at burials. Delvalle specifies the size and quality of paper desired, and requests that the printed copies be sent in a roll, rather than folded. He offers to pay for the commission upon receipt of the printed material. The letter is dated January 18, 1864 and was sent from St. Thomas to Philadelphia via Halifax.

Letter from D. C. Labatt in Baltimore, Maryland to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania requesting prayer books, specifically those with Passover services, in time for Passover. Labatt expresses financial constraints and requests the cheapest available option, suggesting he will send payment upon receiving pricing information. He also includes his wife's regards.

Letter from Dovale & Co. in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia requesting information about prayer books. The letter inquires about the availability of a specific set of prayer books and includes a list of volumes. A separate enclosed letter from Mr. B de Casseres and a check for $90 are also mentioned.

Letter from George S. Chambers and R. E. Thompson to Isaac Leeser asking several questions regarding the use of hymns in Jewish temple or synagogue services before the destruction of the Holy City by Titus. The writers reference Paul's epistles to Colossians and Ephesians, and scholars Lightfoot and Gill. They ask whether hymns other than the Psalms of David were used; if so, whether those hymns were exclusively from canonical scriptures; what Paul's threefold distinction refers to; if non-canonical hymns were used, whether they are extant; and which parts of the Book of Psalms were used in the ancient temple or synagogue service. The letter is written on three pages across two sheets.

Letter from H. Sakolski to Isaac Leeser inquiring about the price of Sephardic prayer books with English translations and the status of a previously discussed small prayer book. The letter is written in Hebrew with English translation provided. The letter is dated July 5, 1867 and was sent from New York City to Philadelphia.

A letter from I. M. Isaacs in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia requesting six plain and six gilt prayer books (Tephillas). Isaacs mentions a request for the books and specifies that they are to be of the German Minhag.

Letter from Jacob Ezekiel to Isaac Leeser discussing the need for reform within the Jewish community's rituals and services. Ezekiel expresses concern about the length and repetitive nature of the prayers, suggesting that they be shortened and read more slowly and deliberately. He also mentions articles published in *The Occident* that relate to these issues. He proposes that the New York Jewish community take the initiative to revive discussions about a convention that could address these concerns. The letter also includes personal updates about Ezekiel's health.

Letter from Louis Spanier of Albany, NY to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Spanier encloses a draft for $14 due to Leeser. He regrets that the price of Portuguese Machsorim is too high for him to purchase. He mentions that his eldest daughter Leah is married to Mr. S. Hamm of New York and lives at No. 54 West 22nd Street. He expresses his happiness to see Leeser next summer. His wife and son send their respects.

Letter from M. Rubenstein to Reverend Isaac Leeser requesting that Leeser send him, via express, an English Bible (bound in dark calf) and a copy of an English and Hebrew daily prayer book. Rubenstein specifies the type of Bible and prayer book he wants. He requests that the items be sent by return, no later than Wednesday. He also mentions sending all money owed later that week.

Letter from S. J. to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City and received in Philadelphia, PA. The letter is a critique of another letter published in *The Occident*, written by someone identified as "A Reader and Preacher indeed". S.J. challenges the accuracy of several Hebrew quotations and translations cited by "A Reader and Preacher indeed," arguing that they misrepresent the source texts. S.J. examines several editions of the cited text, *Oracle Hayim*, to show the inaccuracies, and questions why "A Reader and Preacher indeed" would publish falsehoods.

Letter from Isaac Leeser to Z. Phillips, requesting consent for Dr. Jacob De Canholta to read שחרית on Kippur. The letter is written on four pages and includes a sideways note on page four identifying the author as Revd Isaac Leeser.

Prospectus for a publication of prayers according to German and Polish customs, in Hebrew and English, translated and edited by Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia. The prospectus details the format (8 volumes, 12mo), price, and payment terms. It also includes a section for ordering information and indicates that the project will begin once 500 copies are ordered.