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Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal on January 3, 1866, regarding the conclusion of a biography. He discusses additions to the manuscript, including a dedication and a note, and inquires about printing costs, specifically the differences in cost between sheets, pamphlets, and colored wrappers. He also mentions a grave error that needs correction, outstanding payments, and the infrequent delivery of *The Occident*. The letter also touches upon personal matters, including the death of Sam Benjamin's son and a potential education bill.

Letter from Samuel S. Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser written from London on October 9th, 1860. Oppenheim conveys season's greetings and expresses his continued enjoyment of Leeser's periodical, *The Occident*. He describes the state of various synagogues in London, noting differing levels of adherence to Orthodox practices, including the use of an organ at one synagogue and the division of services at another. He discusses the size and trends of congregations in London and Manchester, contrasting them with those in the United States. He also mentions the Sussex Hall, the Jews' College, and the health of Chief Rabbi Adler.