Bill of receipt signed by the rabbis of Marrakech, for a monetary donation towards ‘clothing the naked.’ The donation was sent from Sir Montefiore’s estate to Mogador via Altona , and from there to Marrakech. 1886.
Specifications: [1] page, paper. 15×20 cm. Handsome handwriting.
Unique Features: Bill of receipt attesting to the continuation of Sir Montefiore’s charitable works to the Jewish communities even after his passing. Signed by the rabbis:
Rabbi Raphael Yosef Charush, one of the most prominent Moroccan rabbis of his day [see further on him in Malchei Rabbanan , p. 108a, and Shu”t Rabbi Ya’akov Bitan in the history of the author, p. 306]. Rabbi Avraham Ibn Mocha [ Malchei Rabbanan, p. 7a] and Rabbi Menachem Tzarfati.
Condition: Very fine. Fold marks.