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Letter from A. Greenwald in Dubuque, Iowa, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 5, 1863. Greenwald writes about the establishment of a new congregation in Dubuque, their financial situation, and their need for books. He mentions hiring Mr. Alexander from Chicago as a teacher and discusses the costs of maintaining the synagogue and school. The letter includes a list of officers including Greenwald as president, vice president, and treasurer.

Letter from Abraham Alexandre Lindo to Isaac Leeser discussing Dr. Wise's address and the need for a union of congregations. Lindo describes the positive reception of the address in Cincinnati and the steps taken to encourage the formation of the proposed union. He expresses hope that a general meeting of trustees will lead to the appointment of agents to attend the meeting proposed by Leeser and Wise. Lindo plans to provide further details on the proposed union should the meeting be successful. The letter includes references to Isaiah and mentions Mr. Gutheime's role in disseminating the resolutions.

Letter from Abraham de Sola to Isaac Leeser discussing business matters, including the sale of prayer books and a Bible. De Sola details financial transactions and expresses regret about his inability to forward Occident subscriptions. He also shares personal news, such as the birth of a son, and mentions the establishment of a Polish or German Synagogue in Montreal.

Letter from Abraham De Young of Lafayette, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser, editor of the Occident, in Philadelphia. De Young describes the recent establishment of a new Israelite place of worship in Lafayette, its temporary location, and plans to build a permanent synagogue. He also lists the newly elected officers of the congregation.

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 Evelyn Bomeisler, secretary of the Jewish Foster Home Society, to Isaac Leeser, inviting him to the Society's annual meeting on February 14th, 1860, at 3 p.m. at the Julianna Street Synagogue in Philadelphia. The letter refers to an article in *The Occident*, Volume 17, No. 47, page 281.

Letter from Henry Goldsmith, secretary of Congregation B'ne Jeshurun, to Isaac Leeser, inviting him to the laying of the foundation stone of their new synagogue on Tuesday, February 25, 1851, at 2 p.m. If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will be held the following Tuesday. An accompanying order of service is mentioned.

Letter from Isaac M. Statky to Isaac Leeser, written in Buffalo, NY on July 20, 1848 (19 Tammuz 5608). Statky informs his Hebrew brethren that he is currently unemployed and seeking a position leading religious services in a synagogue in the United States. He provides a reference, Rev. J.J. Lyon of New York. The letter is written in English and Hebrew and consists of three pages on two sheets.

Letter from Joseph Jonas of Cincinnati, Ohio to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jonas discusses sales of prayer books, orders for religious texts, the financial difficulties of the Hebrew Gentlemen's Benevolent Society and Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society, and the challenges in raising funds for a new synagogue. He also mentions the Sunday school and its size. The letter shows the complex relationship between different Jewish communities and institutions in the mid-19th century.

Letter from Joshua I. Cohen to Isaac Leeser from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA on September 10, 1848. Cohen thanks Leeser for something received and discusses various matters, including a possible inscription, a lady's suitability as a match, a Hebrew and English vocabulary book, a name selection for Eddy's child, and the upcoming consecration of a new synagogue. The letter is written in English with some Hebrew phrases included. It also mentions a visit to Newport and the writer's family.

Letter from Leopold Jaroslawski to Isaac Leeser, written in Pittsburgh on September 27, 1852. Jaroslawski describes the current state of the Polish Congregation, Beit Yisrael, including its membership, synagogue, and recent leadership elections. He requests that Leeser publish this information in his paper to correct any misinformation. He also expresses his hope for the congregation's continued prosperity and success in spreading Jewish principles.

Letter from T.O. and Isaac Hart of New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Hart writes that he was unable to pack Leeser's books himself and that the person who did so sent all that he found, including some books by Isaac Wise and a set of German prayers that were not Leeser's publications. Hart requests that Leeser return any books that do not belong to him. He expresses his hurt at not receiving *The Occident* and states his willingness to pay for it. A separate note discusses attendance at several synagogues in New Orleans during Rosh Hashanah, mentioning lectures given by Gutheim and Illoway and describing the Polish synagogue and cemetery. The letter mentions the Rampart Congregation's new cemetery wall and the purchase of family lots.

This item is an admission ticket to the consecration of the new synagogue of Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, located on 34th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue in New York City. The consecration was to take place on Thursday, September 14th, 1865, at 2:30 PM. The ticket is addressed to Reverend Isaac Leeser and is marked "Not Transferable."

Three recommendatory letters supporting the building of a synagogue in Newark, NJ. The letters praise the efforts of the small Newark congregation and encourage donations to their building fund. The letters are signed by Rabbi Dr. Lilienthal (New York, November 1, 1854), Rev. S. M. Isaacs (New York, November 17, 1854), and Isaac Leeser (Philadelphia, November 17, 1854).