* Letter to Maggio; to the leaders of the Italian communities from the Jerusalem sages, 1863.
Specifications: [3] pages; doubled, light-blue; 26×20 cm. Italian.Unique features: The letter is stamped and signed by: Rabbi Chaim Dovid Chazan, Rabbi Avraham Ashkenazi, Rabbi Mordechai Eliezer Susin, Rabbi Yedidya Suzin.Background: Rabbi Chaim Dovid Chazan was born in Izmir in 1791. He was chosen to succeed his father as Chief Rabbi of the city. He immigrated to Eretz Yisrael at the age of 64 and was recognized for his Torah greatness. When the position of rabbi became available, he was elected rabbi and Av Beit Din. In 1861, he was elected Chacham Bashi and Rishon L’Tzion. He authored: Torat Zevach, Nadiv Lev, Yitav Lev and more.Rabbi Avraham Ashkenazi was born in Larissa, Greece. He served as rabbi of Jerusalem for about thirty years and was appointed Rishon L’Tzion. Rabbi Eliyahu Meni addressed him with profuse honorifics.
*Letter of thanks to the מאג’ג’יו community to Rabbi Moshe Sorni, 1865.
Specifications: [4] pages; folded, light-blue paper, 26×20 cm. Italian.Unique features: The letter is signed by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Chazan, Rabbi Moshe Benveneste and Rabbi Yaakov Cordevero.Condition: Both letters are in fine-very fine condition. Fold marks with light wear-and-tear on the bottom of the leaf.