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Lot 237

Letter by Moses Montefiore

Letter in Hebrew to the charity gaba'im in Jerusalem, by Sir Moses Montefiore, scribal writing, signed by Montefiore in square letters. London, 1870.
The letter was sent to Rabbi David ben Rabbi Shimon [head of the Adat HaMa'aravim in Jerusalem] and Rabbi Meir ben Asher [Anikester]. Concerning the delivery of one lira sterling and three shillings, donation of "The philanthropist G. Narson of… England".
Bluish thin stationery, approximately 26.5 cm. Fair condition, stains wear and tear. Post stamps on reverse side of leaf (without postage stamps).