Letter: T-S 6J6.4

Letter T-S 6J6.4

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Shelfmark
T-S 6J6.4
Primary Language
Judaeo-Arabic

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Family letter in Judaeo-Arabic informing the addressee of matters concerning Sitt Maqṣūra (NB: this is not a name but the word maqṣūdhā meaning 'her intention'), also mentioning her sister Sitt Māṭruṣa (מאטרצ֗ה) (this is also not a name but means "she is not content with X" (ما ترضى). Dating: ca. 14th–17th century. (Information in part from CUDL.) Mentions orphans several times. Needs further examination.

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Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Box 6 J 6, f. 4; TS 6 J 6, fol. 4; TS Box 6 J 6, fol. 4; TS 6 J 6, f. 4
Input date
In PGP since 2018
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Translation

T-S 6J6.4 1r

1r

T-S 6J6.4 1v

1v
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