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Letter from A. P. Mendes to Isaac Leeser, written in Birmingham, AL on June 26, 1857. Mendes discusses a possible position in Charleston, SC, expressing concerns about the climate and the congregation's character. He also comments on Leeser's writings and translations of the Bible, and mentions concerns about infidel reform within the Jewish community.

Moses N. Nathan writes to Isaac Leeser from St. Thomas on July 3, 1864, discussing various topics including a sermon on the "Citizen King," the views of Maunheimer and Horwitz on a personal Messiah, and the actions of the "Powenir" party of Curaçao against their brethren. He details the slanderous libel published by the party and expresses his hope for a scathing response from Leeser. The letter also covers personal matters, such as the religious views of M.B. Simmonds, the state of his position in St. Thomas, and the political situation in the United States during the Civil War. He mentions the upcoming golden wedding of Mayor Wolff and the planned visit of Rabbi Chumaceiro. The letter includes four pages of handwritten content.