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Letter from A. J. H. Bernal to Isaac Leeser discussing finances, a potential rabbi candidate (Rev. Dr. De Banco), and the adoption of Wise's prayer book in a school. Bernal explains his delayed response due to illness, requests a statement of his debt, and expresses concern about the prayer book's adoption, calling it "nefarious". He mentions Mr. Gotthelf's role in previous financial settlements.

Letter from Henry Auerbach, secretary of the United Hebrew Congregation of St. Louis, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter requests Leeser's opinion on the qualifications and character of Rev. Dr. Henry Vidaver, a candidate for Rabbi and Preacher at the St. Louis congregation. Vidaver had previously served as Rabbi and Preacher of Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia.