Letter: CUL Or.1080 4.16

Letter CUL Or.1080 4.16

Metadata

Shelfmark
CUL Or.1080 4.16
Primary Language
Arabic

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Description

Letter possibly sent from Alexandria to Fustat. In Arabic script. Fragment (right side of recto). Written on parchment. Dating: Likely 11th century. The address is written on verso but is almost too faded to read. Mentions: the wife of Saʿāda; al-Mahdiyya; that the sender had been promised safe passage in a certain ship; that the addressee was supposed to come down to Alexandria, "but if you are living with your wife...."; Jerusalem; Abū l-Faraj; urging the addressee to come down to Alexandria: "all of us to Jerusalem"; further urgings not to delay. Needs further examination

Related Places

Destination
Fustat
Mentioned
Jerusalem
Origin
Alexandria

Additional metadata

Provenance
Probably Geniza
Collection
Cambridge University Library, Oriental Manuscripts
Historical shelfmarks
ULC Or 1080 Box 4 f. 16; ULC Or 1080 Box 4 fol. 16
Input date
In PGP since 2020
Image
Transcription
Translation

CUL Or.1080 4.16 1r

°
1r

CUL Or.1080 4.16 1v

°
1v
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