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Henry Jacob Labatt writes to Isaac Leeser from New Orleans on December 28, 1850, proposing to establish a permanent agency in New Orleans for Leeser's publications, including Spanish and German liturgical works. He suggests advertising the agency in Leeser's publications and provides his business address.

Letter from A. L. Mayer in Syracuse, NY, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Mayer discusses his business affairs, including a job offer in Baltimore and the publication of a scandalous newspaper article by a certain Sarner. He requests a shipment of Hebrew books and mentions moving into a new residence. The letter is written in German and English, includes Hebrew words and phrases, and contains several handwritten additions and deletions.

A letter from Abraham Alexandre Lindo in Cincinnati, Ohio to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated February 23, 1848. Lindo writes that he received Leeser's letter of the 14th and notes the mention of the Retrospects in the February Occident. He encloses a circular with notices of the work to be inserted in the April Occident, and requests payment be sent to Messieurs Robinson and Jones. He mentions Mr. Guthrie's assistance in distributing 50 copies of the Retrospect. Lindo discusses the challenges of preserving from loss those who engage in similar efforts, and expresses his inability to conveniently sustain any loss from the project. He mentions writing to Rabbi Lilienthall and Revd Aurel Leo but having not yet received a reply. The letter is two pages on one sheet.

Letter from Abraham de Sola in Montreal to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia requesting that a Hebrew and English Yom Kippur prayer book be included in an upcoming book shipment.

Letter written in New York, NY on the eve of the Jewish month of Adar (March) in an unknown year, addressed to Rabbi Eliezar. The letter, written by Gabriel Micheller, requests the recipient to send several holiday prayer books with English translations, as well as prayer books and Pentateuchs for resale. A second section of the letter, written by Simon C. Noot, provides a testimonial for Gabriel Sopher.

Isidor Bush writes to Isaac Leeser from New York City on June 15, 1849. He mentions withdrawing from the field of Jewish literature in Leeser's favor, and hopes to remain or become friends. Bush urges Leeser to include his Hebrew Catalogue in the Occident and requests six copies of Leeser's Tefilloth with English translation for German and Polish Jews. He also inquires about German type for sale and asks Leeser to place orders with his publishing company.

Letter from Jonah Bondi to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on June 23, 1862 (25 Sivan 5622). Bondi discusses his financial difficulties, his nearly completed Hebrew work ("Your Nati...? me Hagvei...? Ha-Selang...?", Cantides 214), and seeks advice on having it copied (in square or Rashi script). He also inquires about a certain Jacob Friedman, asking for information on his trustworthiness. The letter is written in Yiddish with some Hebrew included, and mentions an unpleasant experience with someone named Ettinger.

Letter from Morr. Costez to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on September 27, 1860. Costez informs Leeser that he has opened a bookstore in Chatham Street, New York City, with his partner Guttmann, and that they have a large supply of Hebrew prayer books. He requests Leeser's patronage and protection, and asks for information about Costez and his business to be directed to several individuals in New York City. He also inquires about the cheapest way to receive goods from Philadelphia and offers to send articles for Leeser's periodical, *The Occident*, asking for assistance in correcting his English.