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Letter from A. J. Brady to Isaac Leeser inquiring about the date of Purim, based on a discrepancy between Brady's understanding from Leeser's *Occident* almanac and another source. Brady bets Mr. Mayer on the date. The letter is written from Atlanta, Georgia and addressed to Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter includes a reference to *The Occident*, Volume 9, No. 6, pages 273-276.

Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser from Montreal on April 16, 1849. The letter discusses various topics, including the appointment of Mr. Benjamin, a Purim play put on by children in de Sola's congregation, corrections to de Sola's notes on Perisol, a proposed assembly of congregations, news from England regarding the death of Hananel de Castro, and a lecture de Sola gave at the Mechaim's Institute in Montreal on the Jews and Christians in Persia. De Sola also mentions his correspondence with Miss Gratz and the upcoming publication of the next issue of *Evenings in Judea*. The letter is written in English with some Hebrew words interspersed. It consists of four pages on two sheets.

Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated March 1, 1854. Meyer discusses a ball to be given by the Hebrew Benevolent Society on Purim, plans for a new synagogue in the Gothic style, the price of matzah, and sends regards from Mr. and Mrs. Roggenburger. He also mentions a previous letter from the secretary of the Emanu-El Congregation about a cantor and an advertisement.

Letter from Jonah Bondi to Isaac Leeser, written on Tuesday, March 14, 1865 (16 Adar 5625). Bondi expresses concern that Leeser has forgotten him and mentions his own illness and decreased ability to work. He includes two articles for Leeser to translate and asks about receiving copies for March and whether he should send a report about the Purim Ball.

Rosalie Manahan writes to Isaac Leeser from Augusta, Georgia on November 20, 1859, requesting payment for a story she submitted. She mentions promising her children a share of the earnings for a Purim feast and tree. She also requests several copies of the issue featuring her story, "The binding of Isaac," and encloses payment in stamps.

Four-page letter from Simon Picnot to Isaac Leeser, written in Philadelphia, PA on January 1, 1858. The letter discusses the election of Leeser as a judge for the reading of the Megillah (scroll of Esther) during the Purim holiday. Picnot relays a message from the directors of the Bnai–Israel Holy Community regarding Leeser's selection and a previous letter conveying this information which was deemed inappropriate by the community. The letter includes Hebrew words and phrases and is written in a formal, respectful tone.