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Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser;April 15, 1854Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser;April 15, 1854

Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Meyer discusses sales of books he received, expresses concerns about shipping costs across the Isthmus, and suggests advertising the availability of the books in the Occident. He also shares news from San Francisco, including observations about Passover observance and details about a Young Men's Debating Society. The letter includes personal greetings to Mr. M. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Roggenburger.

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Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser;April 29, 1853Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser;April 29, 1853

Letter from C.H. Meyer in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Meyer thanks Leeser for a book on the Sabbath and discusses the Jewish community in San Francisco, including the high demand for matzah during Passover and the growth of the Jewish population. He mentions the lack of a proper synagogue and expresses hope for future improvements. Meyer also conveys greetings from Mr. Roggenberger and his family.

Letter from Henry Abraham Henry to Isaac Leeser;June 10, 1862Letter from Henry Abraham Henry to Isaac Leeser;June 10, 1862

Six-page letter from H. A. Henry in San Francisco to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Henry discusses the sale of books for Leeser, requests additional back issues of a publication, and comments on religious matters and controversies in San Francisco, mentioning individuals such as Rabbi Nissan, Mr. Myers, Dr. Eckman, and Dr. Cohn. He describes his own position and challenges in his role within the Jewish community and his conflicts with those who support the Gleaner, a Jewish periodical.