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Letter from J. Feulke's Sons in New York City to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, requesting the delivery of an order of Hebrew and English books. The order consists of two sets of eleven volumes each, handsomely bound in red or purple Morocco, with one set printed on the cover with the name Jacob Maduro Lopez and the other with David Lopez Henriquez. The letter requests shipment via Adams Express and payment at sight.

Letter from A. Guinzburg to Reverend Isaac Leeser regarding an outstanding debt for books and a request for additional copies. Guinzburg explains a delay in payment due to illness and other disturbances. He also addresses a misunderstanding about the return of a copy of *The Occident*, stating that he never returned any of Leeser's copies. The letter includes an order for additional books, including 4 dozen copies of the first Catechism or Bible History, 4 copies of *Road to Faith* by Nathan, and 4 copies of *Scriptures* by Peixotto. The letter is written in English and Hebrew.

Letter from A. Henry Dreyer to Isaac Leeser, written in New York City on December 14, 1856. Dreyer explains that he is out of business and without means of support, therefore unable to write articles as previously promised. He offers to provide articles if Leeser can provide some financial assistance. He gives his address as 35 Beckman Street, New York.

Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal regarding the recent fire that damaged Leeser's property. De Sola expresses regret for Leeser's loss but notes that the preservation of printing plates will facilitate the reproduction of Leeser's books. The letter includes a detailed accounting of books previously received and sold by de Sola on Leeser's behalf, with notes on payments received and outstanding. De Sola also discusses the sales of books, offers to help collect outstanding payments, and comments on the circulation of *The Occident* in Montreal.

Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal on October 20, 1854, regarding the publication of school books. De Sola discusses a potential collaboration with Leeser, expressing concerns about the timing and conditions of the project. He mentions Templo's Grammar and other Hebrew grammars, and also mentions collecting funds. The letter also touches upon other personal matters and events. The letter is 3 pages long, written on 2 sheets.

Letter from E. H. Lindo to Reverend Isaac Leeser regarding a financial matter concerning the sale of copies of a book. Lindo expresses dissatisfaction with the sales price and requests the return of unsold copies and the balance due to him.

Letter from Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Kursheedt discusses financial matters, including a request for funds from Judah Touro on Leeser's behalf. He also mentions the difficulties of publishing Dias's letter in New Orleans and the challenges of selling books, including Leeser's new Bible. Further topics of discussion include the situation of Jews in China and issues within his own community.

Letter from Grace Aguilar to Isaac Leeser. Aguilar apologizes for not answering Leeser's letter of January 10th, citing illness and a large writing project. She thanks Leeser for his positive review of her poem, "The Chambers of the Dying." She includes two poems with the letter, and inquires about payment for her previously published work, mentioning sales in Jamaica and St. Thomas. She expresses interest in acquiring Dr. Channing's works.

Invoice from H. Cowperthwait & Co., publishers, booksellers, and importers, located at 609 Chestnut Street and 608 & 610 Jayne Street in Philadelphia, to Isaac Leeser. The invoice details a purchase of slates, books (including Davenport's U.S., Warren's Common School Geography, Child's U.S.), and envelopes. A list of publications by Cowperthwait & Co. is also included.

Letter from H. H. Miller to Isaac Leeser requesting information about a form of prayer and instructions for binding books. Miller inquires about sending a copy of the Form of Prayer Tky(?) Extra and asks if six copies of the Spirit of Judaism & Jewish Faith Tky(?) Extra should be bound with Volume 1 of the Prayer mentioned above.

Letter from H. J. Solomons to Isaac Leeser regarding a parcel of books received. Solomons inquires about discrepancies in pricing, noting that he was promised trade prices, and requests the price of a Pentateuch. He also mentions a Bible that is not required.

Letter from Hyman Woolf, Secretary, to Reverend Isaac Leeser, editor of the Occident, regarding an account for publishing "Caution." Woolf states that the Board of Trustees found the charges exorbitant and requests Leeser to reconsider the price. The letter is written from Louisville, Kentucky and dated May 17, 1860.

Four-page letter from Isaac Leeser to Zalma Rehine discussing his work on a multi-volume publication, financial matters related to the publication, his upcoming reelection as Hazan, and other personal updates. Leeser details the progress of his publication, including the number of pages completed and anticipated completion date. He discusses financial transactions, including payments to printers and paper makers, and his travels to New York for collecting payments. He also updates Rehine on the sales of his books in Jamaica and his hopes for future sales. The letter concludes with a discussion of Leeser's potential reelection as Hazan and his views on the matter.

Letter from Isidor Busch to Isaac Leeser discussing the success (or lack thereof) of Busch's publication, and requesting information about Leeser's publications, particularly the Machsor and Johlsohn's textbook. Busch also inquires about the possibility of Leeser commissioning silver and gold-plated items.

Isidor Bush writes to Isaac Leeser about a book he sent, discusses pricing and rebates, requests the May issue of *The Occident*, and mentions Mr. Frank's new prayer book project.

Letter from J. Solis Ritterband to Isaac Leeser regarding copyright infringement. Ritterband states that he will give the matter immediate attention and report back in a day or two. He considers the infringement disgraceful and contemptible. The letter is written on letter-sized paper and is one page long.

Letter from Jacob Ezekiel in Richmond, VA, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Ezekiel discusses the possibility of Leeser publishing his own works separately, suggesting a strategy for obtaining subscribers and offering to assist in the endeavor. He also mentions fulfilling a previous order of Bibles for Sarah and Leonora and expresses gratitude for Leeser's prompt service. The letter then shifts to matters concerning their congregation, mentioning a meeting regarding fundraising for Mr. Jacobs, who received an offer from Savannah. Ezekiel describes the potential consolidation of the Richmond congregation into two groups and plans for the new structure, suggesting reforms to their organizational system, such as eliminating congregational meetings and electing a board of trustees.

Letter from M. Rubenstein to Isaac Leeser regarding payments received and outstanding debts. Rubenstein details amounts collected from various individuals, accounting for expenses and the balance sent to Leeser. He also describes challenges in collecting payments, mentioning difficulties in reaching debtors. The letter also touches on the lack of success in securing subscriptions for Leeser's new publications and requests pricing information on bound quarto Bibles.

A letter written in German from M. Solomon in Baltimore, Maryland to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1856. The letter is four pages long and discusses a request for something related to publishing or advertising in a periodical. The writer mentions sending a similar request to contacts in the West and hopes for a positive outcome. The handwriting is difficult to decipher in several places. The images associated with the item are il_tcat_item58_wk1_body0001.jpg and il_tcat_item58_wk1_body0002.jpg.

Letter from Morris J. Raphall to Isaac Leeser requesting the delivery of copies of "Pykes". Raphall, writing from New York City, instructs Leeser to send four dozen copies by December 31st, 1861, and the remaining two dozen a week or two later. The letter mentions a Sunday School Committee meeting where the request was made.

Letter from Nathan Ottinger to Isaac Leeser requesting books (prayer books and Pentateuchs) at the lowest price and also requesting to be advertised in the Occident. The letter is written in English, with some Yiddish words or phrases included. It mentions the dates July 8, 1853 and Rosh Hodesh Tammuz, 1853.

Letter from S. Solomon to Reverend Isaac Leeser, dated June 17, 1862, in which Solomon offers to take over the agency relinquished by Mr. Joel, under similar arrangements. He mentions his nine years of experience as a bookseller and publisher in London, as well as his role as secretary to various Jewish institutions there. He also offers references if needed.

A one-page letter from Simon Cohen Noot in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated April 1854. Noot thanks Leeser for his efforts and requests an itemized bill for goods. He also discusses the status of subscriptions for a publication, noting that only Mr. Mark Levy wishes to have his copy bound and promises to send a list of subscribers soon. He mentions engaging a canvasser for additional subscriptions.

Letter from Trübner & Co. in London to Reverend Dr. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Trübner & Co. returns seven volumes of prayers sent in error and requests the originally ordered six volumes, as per an enclosed memorandum.