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Four-page letter from B. Wurmser in Boston to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated May 15, 1848. Wurmser describes a recent meeting of the congregation, the election of officers, and the proposed introduction of a three-year cycle. He discusses the debate surrounding this proposal and expresses his belief that it will pass at the next meeting. He also details the progress of his religious school, the establishment of a Sunday school with the assistance of Miss Lazarus, and the activities of the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society. The letter concludes with requests for prayer books and catechisms, and information on obtaining children's books. The letter is written in German with some Hebrew words interspersed, and contains some words which are illegible.

Letter from B. Wurmser in Boston, MA to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, written on May 15, 1848. Wurmser describes the recent election of officers at a general meeting, discusses proposed reforms to the congregational cycle, and updates Leeser on his religious school and a Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society. He also requests books and inquires about the progress of Leeser's work on prayer books.

Letter from Jacob Ezekiel to Isaac Leeser discussing the German congregation's actions, which Ezekiel deems "irreligious." He mentions the possibility of Leeser visiting and delivering a discourse at the synagogue around the time of Sukkot. Ezekiel also requests to know Leeser's exact arrival date. The letter includes personal greetings to Mrs. Cozzens, her daughter, and Mrs. Hart and her family.

Letter from M. W. Strause to Reverend Isaac Leeser, written in Wilkes Barre, PA on September 26, 1852. Strause thanks Leeser for a previous communication and Hebrew materials sent to the congregation. He explains his difficulty in finding Leeser at home during previous visits to Philadelphia due to Leeser's travels to New Orleans and Buffalo, NY. Strause reports on his efforts to obtain subscribers and book orders for Leeser's publications, mentioning collected funds and sales of prayer books. He also mentions sending money and other materials via his brother's upcoming visit to Philadelphia. He concludes with the statement that he keeps a copy of Leeser's Law and sermon delivered in Wilkes Barre safe in his possession.