Subject: Religious leaders

A sepia-toned cartes-de-visite portrait photograph depicting Rabbi Abraham Sutro (1784-1869). Rabbi Sutro is shown from the waist up, with a long white beard, wearing a dark cap and a coat. He is adorned with a medal, signifying his membership in the Order of the Red Eagle, fourth class, awarded by Prussian King Frederick William IV. The reverse of the photograph features the photographer's mark, "PHOTOGRAPHIE vom B. WOHLMUTH MÜNSTER CLEMENSSTR. 117", surrounded by decorative flourishes, typical of studio photography of the period. The card itself shows signs of age, including wear and tear around the edges.

Autograph letter from Jacob De la Motta to Isaac Leeser discussing the publicity for De la Motta's recently published book, *Instruction in the Mosaic Religion*, and expressing regret over the illness of Etting. The letter was written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and sent to Charleston, South Carolina on May 27, 1830.

A two-and-a-half-page letter written by Jacob Henry Joseph on October 31, 1853, from Montreal, Canada, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph critiques Leeser's actions and personality. The letter provides insight into the relationship between the two men and the Jewish community in North America during the mid-19th century.

This archival item consists of a two-page letter written by Mr. D. Reily to Reverend Isaac Leeser on March 29, 1855. The letter discusses a subscription to Leeser's Bible and expresses concern about appearing unkind. The letter is item #8 of a set of nine letters.

Two-page letter written by W. B. Simmons of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 19, 1844. Simmons details the recent death of his wife, discusses challenges within the St. Thomas Jewish community, including the dismissal of the Hazan, Mr. Carrillon, and mentions book and newspaper matters.

Manuscript of a preface to the scripture, written and signed by Rabbi Solomon Freehof, a prominent Pittsburgh religious leader. The manuscript is associated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. The date of creation is estimated to be around January 1, 1950.

This is a trade card for Isaac Benselum, a minister at the Lunatic Asylum and Civil Prison Hebrew Department. The front of the card contains a handwritten English greeting as well as a Hebrew greeting for the new year. This card was found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is printed on thin paper and has a blue border.