Joachimson, Philip J. Handwritten letter addressed to the "Chief Rabbis in Eretz Israel," Chief Rabbi Rafael Meir Panigel (1804-1893) and head of the Ashkenazim, Rabbi Shmuel Salant (1816-1909). New York, September 19, 1880. English and some Hebrew. In the letter, on two leaves, Joachimson thanks the chief rabbis graciously and at length for their New Year greetings and sends warm regards to the rabbis and their friends, families and members of their congregations. He further writes to the rabbis that he continues to pray for them and for Eretz Israel, and asks the rabbis to show his letter to Rabbi Avraham Eisenstein (Head of the Ashkenazi Kollels) and to his other friends in Jerusalem.
Joachimson, Jewish-American judge and a military person, served as District Attorney in New-York. In this capacity he was the first judge in American history to issue a conviction for slavery. Was one of the founders of the Voluntary 59th Infantry Regiment of New-York in the framework of the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865), and served as a judge in the American Navy during the years 1870-1876. Joachimson was one of the only Jews holding several public positions at that time. He was granted the rank of Brigadier General.
[3] lined leaves, 35.5 cm sewn with thread and glued at the top. (Heavy paper, parchment-like) Third leaf is blank. Good condition. Stains, folding marks. Two minor tears at the lower part.