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Letter from A. I. Rosenthal to Isaac Leeser, written in Trenton, NJ on March 14, 1864. The letter discusses a potential position offered by Leeser, expressing Rosenthal's desire for a community with a sufficient number of congregants (at least ten) for regular Friday evening and Saturday morning services. Rosenthal also mentions his desire for a suitable living situation and his unwillingness to endure hardship in a distant location. The letter is written in English and includes some Hebrew phrases.

A. J. H. Bernal writes to Isaac Leeser from Louisville, Kentucky, to request that Leeser write a letter of recommendation on his behalf to Dr. Jacob De La Motta, Parnass K. K. Mick' Israel Savannah, Georgia. Bernal is applying for a vacant position in Savannah. He notes that his application was not sent with others from Savannah, New York and Philadelphia, thus he needs to contact personal references.

This letter, written in German, discusses the search for a man to fill a position that requires skills in Hebrew, English, and moral character. The writer, E. J. Bernheimer, requests assistance from Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia to find a suitable candidate, possibly someone named Pass, who is described as having previously held a similar position. The writer offers a salary of 300 dollars annually, along with housing, and potentially more depending on the community's satisfaction with the candidate. The letter also contains some illegible portions.

Isaac Leeser writes to his uncle, Zalma Rehine, about a conflict with his congregation. He was elected for three years at a salary of eight hundred dollars, but refused to sign a bond for three years. He discusses his disagreement with the congregation regarding the salary and bond, and seeks his uncle's advice on whether to sign the bond or leave the position. He mentions his progress on the Prayer Book and his health. The letter also contains details about his age and feelings about the congregation.

This letter, written in German and English, discusses several topics. The first part concerns a cemetery, specifically the transfer of a deed from Mrs. Hart to the Berith Shalom Congregation in Easton. The second section addresses a potential position for Putzel as a Hazan (cantor) at a German congregation in Philadelphia. A third, shorter section requests advertisement space in Leeser's *Occident* for the Congregation Emanu-El. The letter is written on 8 pages across 4 sheets.