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Letter from Isaac A. Levy of Richmond, VA, to Rev. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Levy discusses the low state of his congregation, the lack of a good Hazan, and members leaving for another congregation. He also addresses the Jewish Publication Society's inactivity and difficulties collecting debts. He mentions Mr. S. Heyman's departure from Richmond and proposes Mr. N. Ezekiel as a potential agent for Leeser's works. The letter includes a postscript mentioning that Levy's father is suffering from scalded feet.

Jacob Mendes de Sola writes on the 23rd of Iyar 1851 (5611) to thank I. L. for having recommended him to the community of Richmond to Mr. J. A. Levy of that congregation. He, J the writer, was elected Hazan and teacher. He asks I. L. to suggest text books. There is mention also of Mr. A. Hart of Phila. to whom the writer sends greetings.