Subject: Unknown Subject

Letter from B. Felsenthal to Isaac Leeser, written in Chicago, Illinois on March 30, 1865. Felsenthal encloses a communication for the Occident, a periodical, and comments on a topic he believes deserves consideration from the Jewish press. He uses an ironic tone and suggests that another contributor or editor might address the subject more seriously. The letter mentions a division within Judaism, referred to as 'sects', a point he states he is willing to defend.

A letter written on a Sunday, requesting a prayer book in gilt, German and Polish ritual. The author mentions receiving an invitation from Einstein for information and expresses dissatisfaction with Dr. Landau, and discusses the views of Hirsch, Felsenthal, and Einhorn regarding sects and reform Judaism.