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Letter from Judah Touro to Isaac Leeser concerning a check from A. K. Josephs for $1120.17. Touro purchased the check from Josephs and remits it to Leeser on account of a purchase of articles for the New Orleans synagogue ordered by G. Kursheedt. The letter requests Leeser to collect the check, apply its proceeds to the purchase of the articles, and acknowledge receipt.

Schneor Nussbaum writes to Isaac Leeser from New York City on May 4, 1849 (4 Iyar 5609) regarding a Sefer Torah. Nussbaum explains a delay in responding due to an eye ailment, and details his acquisition of a Sefer Torah which he offers to Leeser for $90. He also inquires about the status of an English article about a meeting, and expresses interest in selling Hebrew and English books on commission. The letter is written in both Hebrew and English. It includes a wax seal.