"Abridgement from Mr. Turo's Will". A handwritten leaf. Boston, 1822. English.
Abstract of the will of the Jewish businessman Abraham Touro. According to the will Touro bequeathed ten thousand dollars to the synagogue in Newport, Rohde Island (his donation with an additional one by his brother was used for the restoration of the synagogue after its closure and to honor them the synagogue was named "Touro Synagogue"), and five thousand dollars to renovate the street next to the Jewish cemetery in Newport.
Abraham Touro (1777-1822) was born in Newport, Rohde Island. His father Isaac Touro was the first spiritual leader of "Yeshu'at Israel" congregation in Newport and led the foundation of the synagogue in the town. When the American War of Independence broke out Isaac Touro fled with his family to New-York, and from there to Jamaica. Abraham Touro returned to New England (USA), established a shipyard in New Bedford, and made donations to many public institutions.
[1] leaf (written on one side), 25.5 cm. Good condition. Slight folding marks and creases.