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Letter from "A Reformer" to the editor of the "Occident", questioning the relative importance of confirmation and being called up to the Sefer Torah, and whether a minister can refuse to call up a boy who has reached religious maturity but not been confirmed. The letter was written in St. Thomas on January 24, 1865.

Letter from E. M. Holzman to Rabbi Isaac Leeser regarding the sending of a Sefer Torah. Holzman explains that he can provide a used Sefer Torah for about $90. He also addresses a delay in sending tefillin, citing the workmen's workload. He promises to send the Torah, after review and correction, along with tefillin, mezuzot, and tzitzit, hoping to send the Torah before Passover. The letter is written in both English and Hebrew.

Letter from Eliezar Phillips in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 2, 1866 (2 Tammuz 5626). Phillips requests Leeser to mention him in the "Occident" newspaper, in relation to a eulogy Phillips delivered for Rabbi Isaac HaKohen. The letter also discusses a missing section in a Sefer Torah and shares news of his son's engagement. The letter is written in English and Hebrew, and consists of 3 pages on 2 sheets.

Letter from F. Bendani to Isaac Leeser regarding the progress of the Congregation Benesseth Israel in Richmond, Virginia. Bendani describes the congregation's adherence to Polish Orthodox principles, the recent consecration of a Sephar Torah, and plans for a new and larger place of worship. The letter mentions the benefaction of Mr. Louis Cohn and the participation of Rev. Mr. Michelbach of the German Congregation in the consecration ceremony.

Letter from L. Jodehimfsen in New York to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Jodehimfsen writes that he has not yet received the Sephar Torah from the Castons' house, and hopes to send it to Leeser the following day for inspection. He also discusses advertising his kosher wine and books.

Schneor Nussbaum writes to Isaac Leeser from New York City on May 4, 1849 (4 Iyar 5609) regarding a Sefer Torah. Nussbaum explains a delay in responding due to an eye ailment, and details his acquisition of a Sefer Torah which he offers to Leeser for $90. He also inquires about the status of an English article about a meeting, and expresses interest in selling Hebrew and English books on commission. The letter is written in both Hebrew and English. It includes a wax seal.