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Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal on August 15, 1865, expressing concern for Leeser's health and discussing the Benai Berith organization, which de Sola strongly disapproves of. He also mentions his own delicate health and his difficulty with his pen. The letter discusses the distribution of English books within the Jewish community and the death of Mr. Dd Judah of Baltimore. He also mentions the message he gave to Sarah Joseph and asks Leeser about obtaining books or their proceeds after Judah's death.

Letter from Jacob Rosenfeld to Isaac Leeser discussing, among other things, the publication of "Talmudical Tales", the decline of orthodoxy in Charleston, and the conferring of doctorates. Rosenfeld mentions the resignation of Pozenanski and Eckman's claim to strict orthodoxy, as well as the poor practices of the Charleston shochet. He also comments on Dr. Wise's actions and the bestowing of honorary titles within the congregations. The letter includes four pages.