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Letter from Isidor Kalisch to Isaac Leeser discussing the reforms in a new Albany synagogue, including the introduction of an organ, changes in prayer services, and the reading of the Torah. Kalisch also recounts a divorce affair in Cleveland's Anshe Chesed congregation and criticizes the Asmonean editor's logic regarding the qualifications of a rabbi to issue a get. He mentions sending a manuscript to Leeser for translation and publication.

Letter from B.H. Emanuel in Evergreen, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emanuel requests copies of the Portuguese ritual with English translation for himself and several others in Claiborne, Alabama, and Luggsville, Alabama. He also requests three Hebrew spelling books and a copy of "The Voice of Jacob."

Letter from J. H. Carbstadter to Reverend Isaac Leeser concerning an article to be inserted in the Occident. Carbstadter encloses the article and requests Leeser to make any necessary alterations or additions. He also provides clarification on a specific circumstance mentioned in the article, suggesting wording changes to avoid being too conspicuous to the public. The letter expresses Carbstadter's deference to Leeser's judgment and his desire to have the affair inserted as is, with edits suggested only as improvements or corrections.

Letter from Nathan Ottinger to Isaac Leeser requesting books (prayer books and Pentateuchs) at the lowest price and also requesting to be advertised in the Occident. The letter is written in English, with some Yiddish words or phrases included. It mentions the dates July 8, 1853 and Rosh Hodesh Tammuz, 1853.