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A. Fischel writes to Dr. Joshua Cohen from New York City proposing to deliver a lecture titled "on the History of the Israelites in America" at one of Baltimore's scientific institutions. The letter mentions that the lecture was well-received by the Historical Society of New York City. The letter is dated Mar heshvan 5621 (November 1861).

Letter from E. L. Hess of Norfolk, VA, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated April 22, 1866. Hess informs Leeser that he gave a lecture at the Norfolk Institute and mentions another candidate, Mr. or Dr. Bean, from New York, recommended by Reverends Einhorn and Adler. Hess seeks Leeser's opinion on Bean and asks for his assistance in influencing the Norfolk Institute's decision, which is to be made on the following Saturday. Hess also provides his Baltimore address and plans to depart for Baltimore the next day. The letter is written on two pages of a single sheet of paper. Two images of the letter are available: ilcajs_b3f1_0028_1r.jpg and ilcajs_b3f1_0028_1v.jpg.

Letter from Fred A. Packard to Isaac Leeser asking for information about a man named Berk, who claims to be a Polish Jew converted to Christianity and who wishes to lecture. Packard asks Leeser if he knows anything about Berk's character, apart from his conversion. The letter is written from 146 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, and addressed to Mr. Leeser at 371 Walnut St, Philadelphia. It's dated March 3, 1849, and consists of one page on four sheets.

Letter from H. Coleman, President of the Congregation House of Israel, to Reverend Isaac Leeser, requesting his presence to deliver a lecture or discourse at their synagogue on Crown Street, between Race and Vine Streets, on May 30, 1857. Coleman requests an early reply to allow for publication in daily papers. The letter includes the address 199 North Sixth Street for correspondence and asks Leeser to specify the time he would be available.

Letter from Julius Eckman to Isaac Leeser regarding the presentation of a silver goblet and $50 to Eckman by the Congregation B'nai–Israel of Augusta, GA, following a series of lectures he delivered. The letter also includes resolutions passed by the congregation expressing admiration for Eckman, and details the selection of a committee to make the presentation and the subsequent reporting of their actions. Eckman requests Leeser to publish the proceedings in his periodical.

The writer discusses a lecture or paper that Dr. Fischel may give. They inquire whether it would be suitable for the Historical Society or a more general audience at the Institute. The writer also states they will inquire whether there will be any lectures at the public institution that winter.

This is a notice from Isaac Leeser informing his friends and fellow Israelites of an upcoming lecture he will be giving on the "Past History & Future Prospects of Israel." The lecture will take place at Sansom Street Hall on Wednesday evening, May 12th, 1858. The notice includes ticket information and contact details for obtaining tickets.