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Letter from Abraham Rice to Rabbi A. Rice of Baltimore writes (circa 1862) that he had been treacherously voted out of his congregation, but that a group of friends got together and elected him into a new one, at a salary of $500. The letter is written in English and Hebrew.
Letter from Isaac Leeser to Zalma Rehine;December 24, 1837 Isaac Leeser writes to his uncle, Zalma Rehine, about a conflict with his congregation. He was elected for three years at a salary of eight hundred dollars, but refused to sign a bond for three years. He discusses his disagreement with the congregation regarding the salary and bond, and seeks his uncle's advice on whether to sign the bond or leave the position. He mentions his progress on the Prayer Book and his health. The letter also contains details about his age and feelings about the congregation.