Letter: T-S 8J11.20

Letter T-S 8J11.20

Metadata

Shelfmark
T-S 8J11.20
Primary Language
Hebrew

What's in the PGP

  • Image

Description

Recto: fundraising letter in Hebrew carried by emissaries from Hebron to Egypt. Dating: 15th or 16th century. There are 12 signatures, including Shelomo Ḥalafta who is known from several other documents. Verso: large stamp impression and ink transfer with the name ‘Yaʿaqov’. (Information in part from CUDL)

Related Places

Origin
Hebron

Additional metadata

Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Box 8 J 11, f. 20; TS 8 J 11, f. 20; TS Box 8 J 11, fol. 20; TS 8 J 11, fol. 20
Input date
In PGP since 2018
Image
Transcription
Translation

T-S 8J11.20 1r

°
1r

T-S 8J11.20 1v

°
1v
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