Younger Son of Avraham b. Peraḥyā Ben Yijū
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A younger son of the freedwoman Ashū and the India trader Avraham Ben Yijū. Born in India and died there, young. "In a letter to Ben Yijū in India, probably in 1146, the writer inquires after the health of 'the two children ("walaydn," sons) and masters,' probably referring to Surūr [Peraḥyā] and his younger brother. In another letter, from July-August, 1148, the writer inquires after 'my master your child ("waladak," "son"),' apparently implying that the younger son had died in India during the time between the two letters." (Goitein & Friedman, India Book, pg. 70)