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Letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser;December 07, 1848 Letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser;December 07, 1848

Letter from Abraham de Sola in Montreal to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia discussing the possibility of a convention to address the state of the Jewish community. De Sola expresses his willingness to participate but expresses doubt about his ability to significantly contribute. The letter also includes requests for back issues of the Voice of Jacob and discusses his involvement with the paper. The letter includes many names and details about his activities.

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Letter from F. Bruel to Isaac Leeser Letter from F. Bruel to Isaac Leeser

Letter from F. Bruel to Isaac Leeser discussing finances related to subscriptions to a publication, possibly the Occident. Bruel mentions issues with receiving the publication regularly and reports on conversations about a potential convention and building a temple. He also encloses a packet for publication, describing its subject matter and expressing hope for its approval. The letter contains some partially illegible words and phrases.

Letter from Jacob Rosenfeld to Isaac Leeser;April 21, 1849 Letter from Jacob Rosenfeld to Isaac Leeser;April 21, 1849

Letter from Jacob Rosenfeld to Isaac Leeser discussing a proposed convention, the writer's contributions to the Occident, and news from Charleston, South Carolina. Rosenfeld explains his delay in responding to Leeser's communications and offers a written piece for the journal. He expresses disappointment at the Congregation Shearit Israel's decision not to join the convention and suggests a strategy for gaining wider support. The letter also includes updates on local events and personnel changes within the Charleston congregation.

Letter from Joshua Lazarus to Isaac Leeser;April 11, 1849 Letter from Joshua Lazarus to Isaac Leeser;April 11, 1849

Letter from Joshua Lazarus of Charleston, South Carolina to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lazarus discusses a proposed convention and its potential impact on the future of Judaism. He explains that his congregation's differing views prevent their cooperation. He also includes a payment of $12 for Leeser's account and mentions that he harbors no ill will towards Mr. Hart or anyone holding opposing opinions.