Letter: T-S 13J9.15

Letter T-S 13J9.15

Metadata

Shelfmark
T-S 13J9.15
Primary Language
Hebrew

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Description

Letter from eight paupers, in debtors' prison, to Shemuel ben Sīd. Dating: ca. 16th century. The senders are Yosef Malili, David Maymūn, Ṣemaḥ הבהב, ʿEzer Politano, Yaʿaqov רובס, Shemuel Fuḥayma (? פוחימה), Yaʿaqov the blind (סגי ניהור), and Mordekhay ʿAmram ברגות). They are jailed for debts owed to gentiles. They mention R. Yosef Sagis (סאגיס), who brings food to the jail, however he is making matters worse by bringing them only cheese to eat, day and night. They appeal to the addressee for help. In the top margin and on verso there is a rabbinic commentary or halakhic text. (Information from Goitein's index card and FGP.)

Additional metadata

Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Box 13 J 9, f. 15; TS 13 J 9, f. 15; TS Box 13 J 9, fol. 15; TS 13 J 9, fol. 15
Input date
In PGP since 2017
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Transcription
Translation

T-S 13J9.15 1r

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1r

T-S 13J9.15 1v

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1v
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