Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias recanting his inability to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation. Raisin states he was able to have a friend cover for him at his current congregation and will be able to visit Charleston and asks if his probationary period can be extended to a year.
Letter to Edgar M. Lazarus from Henry S. Samuel discussing the political situation in the United States following the Civil War, family, and matters at the Liverpool synagogue.
Letter from David Henry Mordecai to his father regarding his travels. The letter discusses regret to have to leave Heidelberg, plans to travel around Europe, and receiving cigars sent from home.
A Thank You letter to John C. Calhoun from Isaac Harby regarding his interests in the position of "printer of the laws," and the personal attention he had received from Calhoun regarding his application. The letter also discusses the United States government, the state of South Carolina, and Andrew Jackson.
Letter from Henry Ravenel, President of the Union Bank of South Carolina in Charleston, SC., to Mrs. Eleanor Tobias, widow of Abraham Tobias. The letter expresses regret and sympathies in regards to the death of Abraham Tobias.
Letter from David Henry Mordecai to his family regarding his travels. The letter discusses Henry D. Mordecai's last day in Heidelberg, the weather, and mentions acquaintances he has made in Germany.
Letter to Major Gilbert M. Sorrel from Major Raphael J. Moses discussing an issue with the price estimate of beef cattle for Confederate troops. The back side of the letter includes a handwritten note signed by General Robert E. Lee stating he cannot recommend anyone but Major Moses to handle the matter.
Letter written by Solomon Emanuel to his mother, Flora Emanuel. The letter describes the "sham Battle of General Hardees Corps." Solomon Emanuel describes the scene of the fake battle and the number of women spectators present. He goes on to mention his father's illness, observing a day of fasting and prayer, weather, and furloughs.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating that he had been released from his duties at his current congregation and accepting the invitation to officiate at KKBE congregation on a probationary term.
