Letter from Josephus Justus Belinfante to Isaac Leeser;May 12, 1856Letter from Josephus Justus Belinfante to Isaac Leeser discussing American Jewish literature, the works of Grace Aguilar, and the progress of religious toleration in the Netherlands. Belinfante also inquires about the deceased Mr. da Silva Solis and his family. The letter mentions the "Spirit of Judaism" by Grace Aguilar and Belinfante's plans to translate her Jewish works. He also discusses a new law on elementary instruction in the Netherlands, intended to promote religious tolerance in public schools.