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Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal on August 22, 1859, enclosing extracts from letters received from his father. He discusses the distribution of the Occident, subscriber issues, and his role as an agent. He also mentions the Polish organization in Montreal and his father's paper on Reggio.

Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal on December 14, 1864, to inform him of a significant error in the biography they are working on. The error, caused by carelessness in preparing the printing forms, renders four pages useless. De Sola describes the error and suggests a correction involving a reprint of pages 25-27 using the text from *The Occident* and a "cancel sheet." He mentions having received some letters and plans to respond to others.

Letter from Abraham Hart and P. J. Parry to Isaac Leeser, editor of the Occident, inquiring about the appropriate response to a letter received from Mr. H. Rossaug of Paris regarding the Occident. The letter includes a query about the Occident and requests guidance on how to respond. The letter is written on two pages of a single sheet and features a wax seal.

One-page letter from Albert Cardoza to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on November 2, 1865. Cardoza encloses a subscription for the Occident. The letter is written on letterhead from the Judges Chambers, City Hall, New York City.

Postmaster Alfred Huger informs the editor of the Occident that a paper addressed to Hamilton Hyams was not picked up from the Charleston post office and requests that the paper no longer be sent.

Two-page letter from B. Felsenthal in Chicago, Illinois to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 19, 1867. Felsenthal politely requests that Leeser discontinue sending him the Occident, citing his low salary. He assures Leeser that he will continue reading the Occident through his membership in a young men's association that subscribes to it. Felsenthal expresses his appreciation for the paper's integrity and wishes all Jewish papers were similarly honest and decent. He also inquires about his balance owed for the paper.

Letter from Bernhard Henry Gotthelf to Isaac Leeser, written in Louisville, KY on March 30, 1851. Gotthelf discusses the sales of prayer books, collecting for the Occident, and advertising Leeser's bible. He also mentions difficulties in obtaining new subscribers for the Occident and details his interactions with potential subscribers. The letter also includes a discussion of Gotthelf's relationship with his former congregation and his hope for Leeser's re-election. Finally, the letter notes that future correspondence will include information on advertisement costs and potentially material for publication in the Occident.

Letter from C. H. Meyers in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Meyers sends Leeser additional subscribers to the Occident and copies of the Alta California and the Way, which contains discussions on Sabbath observance. He notes the severe rainy season and its effect on miners. He closes with personal news and regards.

Letter from David Labatt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia listing subscribers and amounts paid for subscriptions. The letter includes a table detailing payments received and notes on some individuals who deny their subscriptions. Labatt also discusses his summer plans, his brother's efforts to increase subscriptions, and a copy of the Occident.

Letter from David Piza to Isaac Leeser informing him of the death of Rev. D. Meldola. Piza requests that Leeser publish an obituary in the Occident. He also mentions sending Leeser the Hebrew Observer, which contains a report of the funeral. The letter is written from London on March 11, 1853 and includes a wax seal.

Letter from E. Marcus to Reverend Isaac Leeser discussing several matters, including the delayed receipt of the Occident, communication with Mr. L Powers, an account from Mr. Garriston, and lack of reply from Mr. Wolf. Marcus suggests Leeser write directly to Mr. Wolf or include a note to him in a letter to Marcus. He also requests the Occident be sent to his address in Nashville, Tennessee.

Letter from E. Selmehoff[?] of Reading, PA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated December 9, 1867. Selmehoff requests that Leeser discontinue an advertisement in the Occident for Congregation Ohef Scholem and asks for Leeser to send a bill.

Three-page letter from H. S. Hanford in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Hanford inquires about Leeser's health, mentions a recent office fire, discusses payments received, and includes a copy of a note from Mrs. Morrison regarding the discontinuation of the Occident. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Trenton, Niagara Falls, Montreal, and Quebec. He expresses concern for Dr. Wolff and his family in Mobile, who are experiencing hardships under military rule. The letter concludes with affectionate regards to Mr. Cozens and Ella.

Letter from H. W. Harold to Isaac Leeser requesting a prospectus for Miss Aguilar's works and the Occident to be sent to 542 Nth 4th St. The letter also includes a list of names and addresses, possibly for delivery of the Occident.

Two-page letter written in German and Hebrew from Dr. Wise to Isaac Leeser. The letter discusses the lack of receipt of an Occident, work on a book about the immortality of the soul ("Essay on immortality with physical evidences"), and mentions the Messrs. Beckel.

Letter from Isaac Sterne, Assistant Secretary of the Cairo Hebrew Benevolent & Literary Association, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Sterne informs Leeser that the Association decided not to subscribe to Leeser's Occident, believing it to be a weekly publication.

Letter from Isidor Bush to Isaac Leeser discussing the sale of Torahs, an advertisement in the Occident, and Dr. Wortmann's affairs. Bush mentions that a copy of the Torah is excellent and perfect, despite being 28 inches long. He also discusses the price and potential advertisement in the Occident. The letter also touches upon the sales of Frank's prayer book and subscription difficulties for Leeser's writings.

Letter from Isidor Bush to Isaac Leeser thanking him for correspondence and informing him of the prospect of a union between two congregations. Bush also requests that Leeser discontinue an advertisement in his Occident and discusses billing for circulars and advertisements. He mentions that he may be able to sell additional copies of the Occident and the Bible once the latter is finished.

This letter, written in Hebrew, discusses a dispute between the editor of the Occident, Isaac Leeser, and Rabbi Solomon Jacobs. The author, Joseph Halevi, expresses concern over the conflict and laments the lack of unity among scholars. He quotes extensively from Talmudic and rabbinic sources to support his views and emphasizes the importance of humility and avoiding contentiousness. The letter also includes a learned exposition on the virtue of humility.

Letter from Josephus Justus Belinfante to Isaac Leeser, written in The Hague on May 17, 1857. Belinfante expresses gratitude for receiving the Occident regularly and inquires about previously sent items. He shares news of d'Arcona's family, discusses an article in the Revue des Deux Mondes, and details his conversations with Benjamin II, a Jewish traveler. He provides information on Jewish publications in Holland, including the Jaarboekje, and offers statistics on the Jewish population in the Netherlands' American possessions. He also requests information about M. de Silva Solis and his family in Jamaica.

Letter from J. Eckman in San Francisco to the editor of the Occident in Philadelphia requesting back issues of the paper related to a mission to China. Eckman also includes a request to send a bill for past subscriptions to Mr. J. Einstein in Mobile, Alabama. A second note on the letter requests that Mr. J. Epstein pay Rev. Isaac Leeser for Eckman's subscription.

Letter from Louis Franklin of Yazoo City, Mississippi to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, expressing concern about not receiving the Occident for April and May, despite sending payment in March. Franklin apologizes for spelling and grammatical errors in his letter.

Letter from M. Daunt in Curaçao to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated November 1, 1849. Daunt discusses subscriptions to the Occident, sales of prayer books, and the status of a Sunday school in Curaçao. He also mentions correspondence with a contact in Boston and requests the shipment of Hebrew spelling books and books on faith.

Letter from M. Rubenstein to Isaac Leeser regarding a certificate of deposit for $26.50. Rubenstein deducts 50 cents for parcel delivery costs, leaving $25.00. He requests a receipt be sent to the treasurer or secretary of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. The letter also discusses the delivery of the Occident, which seems to have been delayed due to a failed delivery attempt.

Letter from Michael Light to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on October 3, 1864, requesting prayer books in different bindings and quantities. Light also mentions selling Italian ethrogim and possibly soliciting subscriptions for the *Occident*. The letter includes a request for prayer books in ordinary binding, gilt binding, and Portuguese prayer books. It also mentions large octavo prayer books. The letter includes a handwritten note in German, the meaning of which is uncertain but pertains to subscriptions.

Letter from N. Hoshland in Sacramento, CA to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Hoshland encloses resolutions and requests Leeser to address three copies of the Occident to S. Hoffman. He expresses concern about the low attendance at Sabbath services in Sacramento, suggesting that financial concerns are a factor. He mentions that the Occident is regularly received and well-liked, and that its agent, I. Greenebaum, is departing for the states on the 20th. The letter concludes with a postscript regarding the need for a signature on a communication about synagogue attendance.

Letter from R. F. Perkins, Postmaster in San Francisco, to the Postmaster in Philadelphia. Perkins informs the Philadelphia postmaster that two copies of the Occident, addressed to Adolph Adler and J. Einstine, were not picked up from the San Francisco post office.

Letter from S. R. Anderson, Postmaster of Nashville, Tennessee, to the editor of the Occident, informing them that the paper sent to Henry Harris and J. Mitchell remains undelivered because neither recipient is living at the address. The letter is dated May 12, 1857.

Letter from Sal. Friedman to Rev. Isaac Leeser, written in Cincinnati, OH on March 4, 1853. Friedman encloses a corrected copy of the proceedings from the examination and anniversary supper of the Talmud Teladim Institute, held January 29-31 and February 1. He requests Leeser to publish it in the Occident and send him six extra copies. He also includes three dollars for his yearly subscription to the Occident. Additionally, he sends a copy of the Asmonean, noting that the committee neglected to send their copy for insertion.

A two-page letter from Samuel Phillips in New York to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Phillips informs Leeser that he has made arrangements with a book publisher in Philadelphia to sell his work, and requests that Leeser update his advertisement in the Occident to reflect this. The letter includes details about the price and location of the book's sale. A wax seal is mentioned in the metadata.

Letter from Samuel Hart, Sr. to Isaac Leeser regarding financial matters related to the Occident and Jewish Publication Society. Hart includes a check for $97.74 for collecting to date, and requests bills from David Lopez and M. Lazarus. He also mentions the non-arrival of the Occident, and asks for more copies of a Hebrew vocabulary. A postscript mentions a donation from his sister for the poor in Jerusalem. The letter also includes detailed financial accounts of collections for both the Occident and the Jewish Publication Society.

Letter from N. Gallinger, Sr. of Pittsburgh, PA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated March 15, 1858. Gallinger encloses $7.65 for advertising in Leeser's *Occident* for the Rodef Shalom Congregation of Pittsburgh. He also mentions Mr. Rosenbach and payment for Leeser's services.

Postmaster William Lanius writes to the editor of the Occident from Stockton, California, on March 31, 1857, to inform them that a paper addressed to Simon Frank was not retrieved from the Stockton Post Office. The reason given is simply "not here."

Postmaster William Lanius's letter to the editor of the Occident newspaper in Philadelphia, informing them that a paper addressed to Hyman Jacobs was refused and not taken from the Stockton, California post office. The reason given is simply "Refused."

Postmarked Stockton, CA, March 31, 1857. The letter is addressed to the editor of the Occident and states that the paper addressed to Simeon R. Rosenthal was not taken from the Stockton post office, giving the reason as 'not here'.