Letter: T-S K6.71

Letter T-S K6.71

Metadata

Shelfmark
T-S K6.71
Primary Language
Judaeo-Arabic

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Description

Official letter addressed to the community of Minyat Ghamr. Reporting that the cantor Sulaymān al-Kohen מחסוך came before the court demanding the rent of the shop belonging to him. Also involves Ibrāhīm b. Mordekhay (al-marḥūm, i.e., the deceased). The addressees are asked to help one of these people. Also mentions several other people including ʿAṭiyya. Dating: 13th–15th century.

Related Places

Destination
Minyat Ghamr

Additional metadata

Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Box K, 6, fol. 71; TS K, 6, f. 71; TS Box K, 6, f. 71; TS K, 6, fol. 71
Input date
In PGP since 2018
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Transcription
Translation

T-S K6.71 1r

°
1r

T-S K6.71 1v

1v
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