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LOT 7:
Letter from the philanthropist Joseph Sabag Montefiore of London, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant and Rabbi Raphael Meir ...
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Letter from the philanthropist Joseph Sabag Montefiore of London, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant and Rabbi Raphael Meir Panigel - regarding the will of Moshe Montefiore
A letter signed by philanthropist Joseph Sabag Montefiore to Rabbi Shmuel Salant and Rabbi Raphael Meir Panigel, regarding assistance after the death of Moshe Montefiore, and the fulfillment of what he wrote in his will. London, Elul 11, 1886.
In his letter, he thanks the rabbis for a previous letter he received from them that dealt with supporting the Pupils of Rabbi Judah Touro. And thanks them for a memorial service they held on the day of the death of his uncle Moshe Montefiore shortly before. In fact, in the matter for which the rabbis turned to him for assistance, he writes that "It is not in my power to do anything", and that he sticks to the words left by Moshe Montefiore in his will to ask in advance for a list of the recipients before transferring donations to them. Apparently, the rabbis asked for a donation that was not according to a pre-submitted names list.
Joseph Sabag Montefiore, son of Sarah the sister of Moshe Montefiore [1784-1885]. According to Montefiore's will, and in the absence of heirs, he bequeathed Joseph his fortune, and even his family name. Sabag was responsible for the estates left by Montefiore after his death. Yosef Sabag showed special attitude to the leader of the community, Rabbi Shmuel Salant, because of his warm relationship with Moshe Montefiore. During Montefiore's visits to Eretz Israel, he used to consult with Rabbi Shmuel Salant on all his matters. In this case, though, he adhered to the manner in which Montefiore requested in his will that the money be handed.
[1] Leaf. 20x25 cm. Handsome writing, with signature of Joseph Sabag Montefiore in Hebrew and English. Good Condition.
