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This record contains a Thanksgiving address delivered in 1864, and resolutions from a meeting of the Maimonides College faculty on February 5th, 1868, following the death of Isaac Leeser. The Thanksgiving address reflects on national events and blessings, emphasizing gratitude for the preservation of the Union and the freedoms enjoyed in America. The resolutions express sorrow for Leeser's death and celebrate his contributions to the college and Jewish community.

A Thanksgiving discourse delivered in 1864, focusing on themes of national unity, the Civil War, and the importance of freedom. The author reflects on the conflict, praising the Union's efforts and criticizing those who sowed division. The discourse emphasizes forgiveness, reconciliation, and the hope for lasting peace. It also includes numerous references to specific locations and events of the Civil War.

Letter from Edward McPherson, Clerk of the House of Representatives, to Rabbi Sabato Morais, requesting a copy of a sermon Morais had printed two years prior. McPherson mentions having enjoyed Morais's Thanksgiving Day sermon. The letter is written on House of Representatives stationery and includes a notation indicating it was sent using free mail (franked).