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Envelope addressed to Isaac Leeser, editor of the Occident magazine in Philadelphia, PA. The envelope is postmarked from Vincennes, Indiana. The only text on the envelope is "P. O. B." (likely an abbreviation for Post Office Box), "Editor "Occident"", and "Phila Pa".

Letter from B. Felsenthal in Chicago to Rev. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Felsenthal encloses $10.77 to credit his account for the Occident magazine and requests the May and June 1866 issues, which he lent to a friend. He also shares news about a fundraising effort for a hospital in Chicago, with $7,500 already subscribed, and another meeting planned to collect more funds. A lot for the hospital was already purchased for $4,000.

Letter from Bernhard Henry Gotthelf to Isaac Leeser discussing various topics, including outstanding payments from subscribers, the arrival of the Occident magazine, the establishment of a school by Mr. Felsenheld, a visit from Mr. Warder Cresson, and Gotthelf's own position as a minister. Gotthelf also mentions a possible call for Leeser to become a preacher and schoolmaster in Cincinnati.

Letter from David M. Pizal to Isaac Leeser discussing collections for the Occident magazine, the search for a new minister for the congregation, and the sale of Bibles and prayer books. Pizal also mentions Mrs. DaCosta's illness and changes to her magazine subscription. He details financial matters related to the magazine and the congregation's search for a new minister, discussing salary expectations and the qualifications of a potential candidate. The letter concludes with a postscript regarding a collection from Mr. Simmonds and a list of payments received for the Occident.

Letter from F. Simson, Secretary of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, to Reverend Isaac Leeser. Simson requests Leeser to publish an advertisement in the Occident magazine for May, or if too late, to keep it on file for June. Simson promises to pay for the publication.

Letter from Gustavus Poznanski to Isaac Leeser regarding the insertion of a circular in the Occident magazine. Poznanski requests clarification on why the circular appeared in both the December and January issues, questioning the need to pay for more than one insertion. He also inquires about his subscription payment to the Occident, which he made to Mr. S. Hart in Charleston on October 9th, 1859.

Two-page letter from Joshua Lazarus in Charleston, South Carolina to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discussing the binding of a recently received Bible translation. Lazarus requests a specific style of binding and inquires about his outstanding balance for the Occident magazine.

Letter from M. Mayer in Charleston, South Carolina, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requesting that Leeser send him the Occident magazine and a missing volume. Mayer also announces his engagement to Miss Rachel Ottolengui.

Letter from Dr. M. Mayer in Charleston, South Carolina to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mayer discusses his previous letter, which he believes has been lost, and requests that Leeser send him the Occident magazine, starting with the April issue. He also asks for a missing issue (Vol. VI, No. 1) and mentions his recent engagement to Miss Rachel Ottolengin. The letter also touches on the quiet state of affairs in both their congregations and a disagreement between Leeser and Mr. Lyons regarding publication costs.

Letter from M. R. Miller to Isaac Leeser requesting a change of address for the Occident magazine from New Albany, Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky. Miller also informs Leeser of his new position at the Walnut Street Presbyterian Church in Louisville and offers his services. He mentions a previous unanswered letter sent to Mr. Henry Goldsmith.

Letter from Solomon Weil of New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Weil encloses payment for the Occident magazine and requests missing issues from October 1853 to June 1854. He also requests that Leeser publish his marriage announcement in the next issue of the Occident. The letter mentions a Mr. Cohen, his brother-in-law, and information gathered in Newark, N.J.

Letter from William B. Hackenburg, executor of the estate of Reverend Isaac Leeser, to Isaac Schrick regarding an outstanding debt for a subscription to the Occident magazine. The letter states that Schrick owes $22 and requests immediate payment.

Letter from William B. Hackenburg to W. Seligman regarding an outstanding debt for subscriptions to the Occident magazine, volumes 17-19 (1859-1861). The letter, written on the letterhead of the Executors of the Estate of Rev. Isaac Leeser, requests payment of $9.00. A handwritten note at the bottom requests a receipt.