Petition to the directors of the Status(?) Bank in America

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $300

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author

(KISHINEV POGROM)

Place

Kishinev

Publication

July 12th, 1903

Description

Manuscript on paper. In Yiddish with some signatures and addresses in Russian. * WITH: "Di Kishinever Hariga" [The Kishinev Murder] London, Bund, June 1903

summary

The horredous Kishinev pogrom, occurred during Easter, April 19th, 1903. In addition to Jewish loss of life and injury, thousands were left homeless and source of business looted and destroyed. This petition is a heartrending request for assistance, to migrate to America, signed by 95 victims.

ff.8 Loose as issued, f. 1 torn. Unbound. Folio

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