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Abraham de Sola writes to Isaac Leeser requesting the republication of the name of R. Nissim ben Solomon, an accredited messenger from persecuted Persian Jews, in Philadelphia papers. De Sola explains that Nissim later expressed concerns that publication might be detrimental. The letter also contains a personal postscript where de Sola discusses Nissim's apprehension and seeks Leeser's opinion on a public notice. De Sola requests that the information not be published until he writes again.

Letter from W. W. Sollas to Isaac Leeser written in Buff Bay, Jamaica on June 29, 1837. Sollas discusses a previous letter he received from Leeser and another from M. Peixotto. He addresses concerns regarding the tuition of his brother-in-law and defends Leeser against accusations. The letter also mentions Reverend M. Nathan and unpaid dues. The letter is written in haste and contains several annotations, corrections, and abbreviations.

This pamphlet contains the proceedings of a meeting held at the Synagogue Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia on August 27, 1840 (28 Ab 5600), to express sympathy for persecuted Jews in Damascus and to cooperate with Jews in other parts of the world to ameliorate their situation. The meeting was called to order by Hyman Gratz, Esq., and featured addresses by Abraham Hart and Isaac Leeser, among others. Letters from Constantinople and Damascus detailing the persecution, including descriptions of torture, were read. The meeting adopted resolutions expressing sympathy, offering aid, and calling for an impartial trial for the accused Jews. A letter from Rev. Dr. Ducachet offering Christian support is included, along with correspondence with the President of the United States regarding the matter.