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Letter from Aaron Wolff to Isaac Leeser;December 30, 1849 Letter from Aaron Wolff to Isaac Leeser;December 30, 1849

Three-page letter from Aaron Wolff in St. Thomas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated December 30, 1849. Wolff discusses his activities, including collecting money for Rabbi Cohen, and expresses concern about Leeser's potential resignation from his position as minister due to conflict with his congregation. He also details his work with the St. Thomas Israelite Sunday School, including a request for Leeser to print a collection of hymns for the school. The letter includes a list of hymns to be included in the publication, as well as requests for catechisms.

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Letter from Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser;September 03, 1865 Letter from Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser;September 03, 1865

Letter from Amelia E. Ulman to Isaac Leeser discussing the receipt of Sabbath School books and the interest of children in a new Sunday school. Ulman thanks Leeser for advice and expresses hope for the school's success. She inquires about other children's books suitable for home reading and mentions the delayed arrival of "Occidents."

Letter from M. Daunt to Isaac Leeser;June 14, 1869 Letter from M. Daunt to Isaac Leeser;June 14, 1869

Letter from M. Daunt in Curacao to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 14, 1869. Daunt acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter of April 26th and discusses the sales of Leeser's books in Curacao. Daunt notes difficulties selling due to size and weight and suggests smaller editions on thinner paper. He mentions showing Leeser's letter to Mr. Nathan and encloses an account of sales totaling $90.42, less 68\'a2 due to the death of Dr. DeYong. He also discusses the progress of a Sunday School, noting its success and involvement of prominent local people. He mentions sending an account of the school's progress later.

Letter from M.W. Strause to Isaac Leeser;August 31, 1850 Letter from M.W. Strause to Isaac Leeser;August 31, 1850

Letter from M. W. Strouse of Wilkes Barre, PA to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Strouse writes that he received Leeser's letter and has collected money from H. Ansbacher and S. Ullmann. He discusses sales of prayer books, plans to collect the remaining balance (except for M. Lang, who is a "bad case"), and offers to get subscribers for Leeser's paper. He mentions leaving a sermon with M. Lang. The letter is written on three pages across two sheets.

Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser;June 30, 1848 Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser;June 30, 1848

Moses N. Nathan writes to Isaac Leeser from St. Thomas on June 30, 1848, expressing gratitude for the printing of "Road of faith" and offering his services to the Jewish Sunday School in Philadelphia. He also sends a new code of laws with printing instructions, commenting on their suitability for the heterogeneous congregation of St. Thomas. He discusses the financial difficulties in St. Thomas due to European events and the Venezuelan civil war, affecting his salary and leading him back to teaching. He closes by conveying greetings to mutual friends and congratulating Miss Cousens on her impending marriage.

Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser

Rebecca Gratz thanks Isaac Leeser for an account of her indebtedness to him for printing. She also asks Leeser where the stereotypes of Nathan & Pyke are deposited, as she wishes to make a statement of all her responsibilities as superintendent of the Sunday school at the Examination on Sunday next. She notes that by recent experience, her term of service may be coming to a close.

Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser

A letter from Rebecca Gratz to Reverend Isaac Leeser requesting that he send seven dozen copies of his catechism for her Sunday school and requesting that he receive a subscription payment from Mr. J. N. Joseph of Montreal. Gratz also expresses a desire to attend Leeser's Bible class, noting the importance of acquiring true knowledge.

Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser

Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser, written on May 5th, concerning a debt. Gratz encloses payment for a printing debt and expresses gratitude for Leeser's support of the Sunday School. She also requests that the stereotype plates remain in Leeser's care.

Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser;January 01, 1848 Letter from Rebecca Gratz to Isaac Leeser;January 01, 1848

The letter is a request for a copy of a Daily Prayer Book, and an invitation to a Sunday School examination. The letter also includes a check for $2500 made out to Messrs Merrick & Torrne. The check is signed by C. B. Dungan, Secretary, and R. Gratz, Chairman of Committee of Works.

Letter from Sev. Carvalho to Isaac Leeser;January 31, 1844 Letter from Sev. Carvalho to Isaac Leeser;January 31, 1844

Letter from Sev. Carvalho in Barbados to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Carvalho writes about his family's well-being, his father's subscription to the Occident, and the formation of a Jewish Sunday school promoted by his sister, Julia. He also mentions enclosing a letter from A. Finzi regarding the Barbados Congregation.