and EGER, SOLOMON. Autograph Manuscript in Hebrew. Responsum in the hand of R. Akiva Eger settling a dispute between two butchers and dividing their assets. Agreement signed by both parties

EGER, AKIVA.

Posen

1835-1840

Single leaf. Cursive Aschkenazi script, brown ink on paper

On verso, a paragraph, written by R. SOLOMON EGER and signed by the two parties, ascertaining that they the undersigned will be faithful in their dealings and will only be permitted to sell meat as long as they do not negate the agreement. The final paragraph is signed by two shochtim, attesting that they will abide by the decisions of the Beth Din