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Letter from E. Wolff in Eagle Pass, Texas, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated December 31, 1850. Wolff writes that he has been a reader of Leeser's *Occident* and, now living in Texas, wishes to subscribe. He encloses payment through an agent in Philadelphia.

A short letter from E. Wolff in Saltillo, Texas, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wolff requests Leeser forward an enclosed letter to his father at the earliest opportunity. The letter includes a wax seal and is written on two pages of a single sheet.

Letter from F. Cummings, Postmaster of Brownsville, Texas, to the editor of *The Occident*, informing them that the June issue of the magazine addressed to Joseph Block was not picked up from the Brownsville post office because Mr. Block had left for California.

Letter from H. Levinson of Brenham, Texas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Levinson encloses ten dollars: three for Isaac Jalonick's subscription to *The Occident*, three for his own, and the remaining four for a Hebrew and English Bible, which he requests be sent to him in Brenham.

Letter from H. Levinson in Brenham, Texas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Levinson encloses a three-dollar bill for Leeser's publication, *The Occident*, and requests that a copy be sent to Messrs. Harman & Levinson in Brenham, Texas. A link to the relevant pages of *The Occident* is included.

Isaac Hart writes to Isaac Leeser from New Orleans on May 19, 1854, discussing the value of a recent shipment, insurance, and declining to send Bibles to Texas due to concerns about delivery. He mentions his reluctance to resume his position as Parnass but feels compelled to do so. He also discusses finances, including money owed by subscribers, and shares news about Mr. Touro's passing. The letter includes a list of credit amounts for J P Hayes, Red J R Gutheim, and L Goldsmith.

Letter from M. Suligson in Galveston, Texas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Suligson describes the small Jewish community in Texas, noting some members' assimilation through intermarriage. The letter also details a unique circumcision performed by a Mr. E. Cohen, who was recently from England, on his newborn son due to the lack of a mohel nearby. The author apologizes for any errors and sends his respects to Mr. Hackenberg. A link to the relevant pages in *The Occident* is included.