Lengthy and detailed letter, by Dr. Eliezer HaLevi, personal secretary of Moses Montefiore, to rabbis of Jerusalem Rabbi Raphael Moshe Panizil and Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Letter deals with matters concerning various “divisionsâ€, related to philanthropic activities of Sir Moses Montefiore. Ramsgate, Tevet 1884.
Dr. Eliezer HaLevi - Louis Loewe (1809-1889), disciple of Chatam Sofer in Pressburg and disciple of Rabbi Mordechai Benet in Nickelsburg. Was involved in research of history, languages of Levant and more. In 1836 embarked upon great journey to countries of Middle East and North Africa for purpose of his research. On his way back to Europe, in 1838, met with Moses Montefiore who offered him to serve as his personal assistant, a position which he faithfully carried out for approximately forty eight years during the lifetime of Montefiore. HaLevi took care of the extensive public operations of Montefiore, accompanied him on his various journeys to Eretz Israel and other countries, and managed his charity operations related to funding of settlement of Eretz Israel. Corresponded in name of Montefiore in several languages with various figures throughout the world, and managed Montefiore’s letter archive.
Official stationery, with title “Holy Land - Sir Moses Montefiore, Bartâ€. 19.5 cm. High-quality thin bluish stationery. Good condition.