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A one-page letter from A. Epstein in Savannah, Georgia to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated December 9, 1865. Epstein encloses a draft for $95, the balance on hand for Passover bread. He notes that due to not hearing from Leeser for a long time, they spent some money for charitable purposes.

A. J. H. Bernal writes to Isaac Leeser from Louisville, Kentucky, to request that Leeser write a letter of recommendation on his behalf to Dr. Jacob De La Motta, Parnass K. K. Mick' Israel Savannah, Georgia. Bernal is applying for a vacant position in Savannah. He notes that his application was not sent with others from Savannah, New York and Philadelphia, thus he needs to contact personal references.

Letter from H. M. Moos to Isaac Leeser, written in Cincinnati, OH on October 27, 1863. Moos encloses payment for Leeser's monthly publication, explaining the delay due to his stay in Savannah, Georgia. He asks Leeser to send a bill if the enclosed amount does not cover the full debt.

Letter from M. G. Joseph of Savannah, Georgia, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph informs Leeser that the Polish Congregation in Savannah is building a new synagogue, aiming for completion by the New Year. He corrects a previous report in *The Occident* that Mr. S. Gerstman is officiating in the synagogue; Joseph clarifies that Gerstman is not a preacher or teacher, but was permitted to read on Saturdays to keep him out of Confederate service.

A one-page letter written by R. M. [?] from Philadelphia, PA. The letter discusses a subscription for the Occident, and mentions trying to help Mr. Leeser with a new edition of prayer books. It also contains references to Savannah, Georgia, and a person with a good singing voice who performed prayers on a Saturday.

Letter from R. Mayer in Savannah, Georgia to Revd. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mayer received an order for a set of unbound prayer books for Miss Hart of Savannah and requests that Leeser send them as soon as possible, along with a few daily prayer books. The letter mentions that the order arrived too late to be sent by steamer.