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Letter from A. Worinsers and B. Shuman of Providence, Rhode Island, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The writers, acting as a committee for their congregation, inquire about funds left in trust by Judah Touro to aid in the construction of houses of worship in places where the Jewish community is small and lacks resources. They express hope that Leeser, having been close to Touro, can provide information.

A letter from Benjamin II defending himself against accusations made by Mr. Gutheim. Benjamin II details his meetings with the Sasson family in Bombay and refutes criticisms regarding his book. He also addresses a dispute concerning a monument to Judah Touro. The letter contains several deletions and additions, indicating revisions during composition.

Letter from J. Eckman in Mobile, AL to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated January 25, 1854 (5614). The letter informs Leeser of the death of Judah Touro and details the bequests in his will, including significant sums for Palestine, Jewish hospitals in New York, Hebrew societies in Philadelphia, Mobile, and Montgomery, and the Hebrew Foreign Missionary Society in China. The writer attributes the distribution of the will to Mr. Kuesheedt.

Letter from Morris J. Raphall to Isaac Leeser discussing the translation of a text. Raphall inquires about whether Leeser already possesses a portion of the translation and asks about the usage of "you" versus "thou." He suggests not displacing anything related to Judah Touro to make room for the translation and requests a proof before publication. He also mentions a meeting on Thursday and uses "revelation" as a substitute for the Hebrew word חזון. The letter includes a postscript regarding the return of the proof.

Letter from S. C. Thwing to Isaac Leeser, written in Boston on May 25, 1849. Thwing encloses two checks totaling $2000 from Judah Touro of New Orleans, requesting a receipt acknowledgement to Touro and himself.

Letter from Solomon Nunes Carvalho to Isaac Leeser written in New Orleans on March 28, 1861. Carvalho discusses his prolonged stay in New Orleans due to unforeseen circumstances, his plans to return home by mid-April, and his observations on the lack of visible excitement surrounding the American Civil War despite its significance. He mentions Rev. Mr. Gutheim's religious efforts in New Orleans, his participation in a wedding, and his unsuccessful attempts to gain subscribers for the Occident. He also details a commission to paint a portrait of Judah Touro and requests that prayer books be sent to Mr. I. Moses Abrahams. He expresses his hopes for the future format of the Occident, and conveys regards to various individuals, including information about Mrs. Gaines's lack of claim to certain property.