Subject: Religious literature

A printed and ink-completed form letter, signed by John S. Meehan, Librarian of the Library of Congress, acknowledging receipt of Isaac Leeser's 'The Book of Daily Prayers for Every Day in the Year According to the Custom of the German and Polish Jews,' published in 1848 by Sherman. This letter, dated July 14, 1848, may represent the first notification of an American Jewish prayer book in the Library of Congress collection.

A small chapbook for children, containing stories about Joseph. Printed by Rufus Merrill in 1843. The chapbook's content focuses on religious themes related to the biblical figure Joseph.

This is the fourth American edition of Rabbi S. I. Cohen's "Elements of Jewish Faith," translated from the Hebrew. First published in Richmond in 1817, this edition was printed by W. Fry in Philadelphia in 1823. This book is listed as #364 in Singerman's bibliography, and only three other copies are known to exist.

Autograph letter signed by Moses Lindo to Isaac Leeser, written in Curaçao on September 10, 1852. The letter discusses Leeser's sales of prayer books and other religious items, and expresses well wishes for the upcoming High Holidays.

This book, published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS) around 1895, contains readings and recitations suitable for Jewish homes and schools. It likely includes a variety of literary selections, poems, and possibly prayers or traditional texts adapted for educational use within Jewish households and classrooms.

Second edition of "The Book of Jasher", translated from the original Hebrew into English. Published in New York by W. Reid Gould in 1840. This edition includes a four-page "Advertisement to the Second Edition" containing promotional blurbs from Isaac Nordheimer, H. V. Nathan (Minister of the English and German Synagogue, Kingston, Jamaica), Samuel H. Turner, and George Bush, along with favorable reviews from eleven American periodicals. The book's translation is attributed to Moses Samuel of Liverpool, though his name does not appear on the first edition published in 1840 by Mordecai Manuel Noah and A. S. Gould. The book's significance extends to Rosicrucians and Masons, and it gained prominence among Latter-Day Saints after Joseph Smith acquired a copy. The volume measures 155 x 234 cm (6 x 9 1/8 inches). The book contains some Hebrew words and phrases, and exhibits some foxing.

This small children's book recounts the biblical story of Jonah. Published by the American Tract Society around 1833, it was printed by Fanshaw and Mahon Day. The book's author, Reverend Gallaudet, was the former principal of the American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and his methods influenced David Seixas's work in Philadelphia.

Book published in 1813 by Lucius Bowles and printed by Walton & Goss. This edition is not listed by Singerman. It includes a preface of ix pages on the American mission and pages 155-165 on the Jews.

This volume is part of a new edition of the Babylonian Talmud, edited by Michael L. Rodkinson. This particular volume contains Tract Sabbath. It appears to be uncut, suggesting it may be in pristine condition. The publication date is estimated as 1896.

This book contains twelve sermons delivered at the annual meetings of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Baltimore from 1856-1873. All sermons were delivered in December to the members of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Baltimore, the first Jewish charity in Baltimore, founded in 1843. The sermons were given by Rabbi Henry Hochheimer, who served as Baltimore's rabbi from 1849-1859. Published in Baltimore by Bingswagner.