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A letter written by B. M. Hall from South Eaton, Pennsylvania to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 1, 1858. Hall requests a catalog of Jewish books printed in English and seeks a book that explains Jewish reasons for rejecting Jesus Christ as the Messiah. He also requests a sample of Leeser's monthly periodical. Hall mentions that he was raised under Christian influence but is not satisfied that the scriptures have been fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Eight-page letter from Joseph L. Halevi to Isaac Leeser, written in August 1852 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Halevi discusses his recent publications, criticisms he has received, and his plans to establish a school for Jewish studies. He also comments on the state of Jewish observance in North America and shares correspondence from Emanuel Goldsmith. The letter includes several references to Talmudic law and ethical teachings.