Manuscript, goralot (lots), letters in Yiddish. [Central Europe], 1766. Cursive Ashkenazi script.
The first five leaves contain goralot (attributed to Rav Saadia Gaon). On leaf 5a, the scribe's colophon: "The book of goralot is concluded... on the day when 'it was good' was said twice, 6 Tishrei 1766, I am the scribe Jacob son of R.S.S." (written continuously, with double use of the letter bet), with his signature: "Jacob son of---".
The last four leaves contain fourteen copies of letters in Western Yiddish, exchanged between a father and son and a groom and his bride, concerning business and family matters. The letters were originally sent in 1764 – one letter was sent from Pest, Hungary, and another from Prague.
[8] leaves. Several leaves missing at the beginning and end. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear and tears. Detached leaves. Without binding.
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