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Letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser, written in Montreal on June 9, 1857. De Sola congratulates Leeser on becoming Hazan of the Synagogue Beth El Emeth Minhag Sephardim in Philadelphia. He discusses the opening of the synagogue, objections to having two Portuguese synagogues, the death of J. Peynado, and the resignation of Jacobs from Charleston. He also mentions his wife's congratulations and expresses interest in hearing back from Leeser when time allows.

Letter from Evelyn Bomeisler, secretary of the Jewish Foster Home Society, to Isaac Leeser, requesting that he address the society's annual meeting on February 12th, 1856, at the Portuguese Synagogue in Philadelphia. The letter is a formal request from the board of managers.

Letter from Isaac Leeser to Miss E. Bomeisler, secretary of the Ladies' Home Association, declining an invitation to speak on February 12th at the Portuguese Synagogue because of his past strained relationship with that congregation. He states that he would be willing to speak if he received written consent from the President and Adjuntor, or a majority of them, indicating their approval. He offers to suggest an alternative speaker if this consent is not obtained.

Invitation to the Annual Meeting of the Ladies Hebrew Sewing Society, held at the back of the Portuguese Synagogue on October 28th. The letter also includes a request for a receipt for payment towards the Occident and a book by Faune.