(Chief Rabbi of the Holy Land. 1865-1935). Autograph Letter Signed. One leaf on letterhead stationery to Dr. Thon

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KOOK, ABRAHAM ISAAC

(Chief Rabbi of the Holy Land. 1865-1935). Autograph Letter Signed. One leaf on letterhead stationery to Dr. Thon

Requests payment to R. Ben Zion Yadler to cover the expenses of the latter's trip to the moshavoth for the sake of Terumoth and Maasroth (tithing produce so that it will be fit for consumption according to Jewish law). He hopes to have the honor of meeting with Dr. Thon as soon as possible to discuss important matters pertaining to our "beloved Yishuv.”

Jaffa: 3rd Mar-Cheshvan 1913

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $200

Yaakov-Yochanan Thon (1880-1950) was a multi-facted leader of the pre-State Yishuv. At the time this letter was written, Thon was Arthur Ruppin’s deputy in the Palestine Office of the World Zionist Organization. See EJ Vol. XV, col. 1123