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Letter from Isaac Hart in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Hart describes his recent illness and recovery from a cholera attack. He discusses the sales of Leeser's prayer books, noting a lack of interest from the Portuguese Congregation but some success with other books. Hart also provides an update on the distribution of Leeser's *Occident* magazine, addresses a loan to the congregation, and comments on the candidacy of Mr. Carrolina for the position of reader in the Portuguese Congregation. He also mentions sending Joseph Turner some copies of the *Occident* and arranging for future subscriptions.

Letter from M. B. Simmons in St. Thomas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Simmons discusses business matters, including a shipment of bay water, sales of prayer books and Pentateuchs, and an order for matzot. He also mentions a lack of a shipment of "Occidents" for October and makes inquiries about those for whom he ordered Pentateuchs. The letter also includes a postscript on the back of the envelope.