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CONGREGATION AND SYNAGOGUES

ADMINISTRATION

ASCAMOT (LAWS AND REGULATIONS)

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Ascamot passed by the Yehidim on Roshodes,Elul 5423Includes later supplements, regulations for theelection of Haham Sasportas, Accounts ofSedaca 5424, Ascamot of the Fraternity ofBikur Holim and Guemilut Hasadim made withthe Mahamad, 1 Nisan 5425 to 5441. At theend is an inventory of properties of thecongregation.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0012

1663 - 1681Portuguese


Book of Ascamot passed in Menahem, 5437Includes supplements from 5449 to 5490.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0129



Photocopy of Rosenthaliana Livro dasAscamot, 4 Tisri 5454 to 27 Adar 54841 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0130/A

1693 Oct -1724 MarPortuguese


Ascamot as revised by committee appointed 23Elul 5492 and passed 6 Iyar 54931 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0009



Book of Ascamot passed 5493Includes supplements down to 5535.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0130



Ascamot as revised by committee appointed 13and 17 Hesvan 55421 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0051

1781 NovPortuguesewith Englishtranslation


Book of Ascamot passed 5545Includes supplements down to 5580.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0131




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Book of Ascamot passed 56101 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0132

1850Portuguese


Copy of Ascama 28 about size of tombstones1 mounted documentFormer Reference: MS.0796

17-- - 18--Portuguese

ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS


Orders and Resolutions of Mahamad, Nisan5438 to 28 Elul 5484Letters from 5451 to 5484. Haham Ayllon'ssignature 10 Nisan 5456.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0103

1678 Mar -1724 SepPortuguese


Livro de Ordems and rezolucoems dosS[enho]res do Mahamad 26 Kislev 5537 to 27Adar 55481 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0106



Livro das Ordems dos Senhores Velhos daNacam, Veadar 5543 to 27 Elul 55441 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0088

1783 Mar -1784 SepPortuguese


Livro das Ordems des Senhores Velhos daNacam, Hesvan 5545 to 28 Tamuz 55551 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0089

1784 Oct 20 -1795 Jul 15Portuguese


Index to old orders and regulations of theMahamad and the Elders1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0026


MINUTES: THE MAHAMAD


Minute book: the Mahamad, 1 Tisry 5484 to 27Adar 55511 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0104




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Minute book: the Mahamad, 6 Nisan 5511 to 7Kislev 55361 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0105



'Livro de Minutas dos Sres do Mahamad emMahamad completo' (Mahamad minute book)5515 to 55881 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0016



Minute book: the Mahamad, 11 Veadar 5548 to12 Elul 55541 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0107



Minute book: the Mahamad, 13 Elul 5554 to 12Hesvan 55631 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0108


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Minute book: the Mahamad, 19 Hesvan 5563 to20 Nisan 55711 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0109



'Minutes das Juntas dos Senhores doMahamad' (Mahamad minute book) 29 Nissan5571 to 28 Elul 55781 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0110



Minute book: the Mahamad, 9 Tisry 5579 to 28Elul 55841 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0111

1818 - 1824


Minute book: the Mahamad, 9 Tisry 5585 to 28Elul 55931 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0112

1824 - 1833


Minute book: the Mahamad, 9 Tisry 5594 to 28Sebat 56041 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0113

1833 - 1844



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Minute book: the Mahamad, 29 Adar 5604 toAdar 56171 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0114

1844 - 1857


Minute book: the Mahamad, 1/2 Nisan 5617 to12 Elul 56341 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0115

1857 - 1874


Minute book: the Mahamad, 26 Elul 5634 to 11Adar 56501 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0116

1874 - 1890


Minute book: the Mahamad, 11 Nisan 5650 to13 Shebat 56681 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0117

1890 - 1908


Minute book: the Mahamad, 8 Adar 5668 to 3Nisan 56791 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0118

1908 - 1919


Minute book: the Mahamad1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1595

1919 - 1934


Minute book: the Mahamad1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1596

1934 - 1947

MINUTES: THE ELDERS


Minute book: the Elders, 25 Tamuz 5493 to 3Kisleu 55241 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0086

1763Portuguese


Minute book: the Elders, 5 Hesvan 5526 to 20Veadar 55431 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0087




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Minute book: the Elders, Hesvan 5556 to 14Tebet 5569Labelled A.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0089/A MS.0001



'Livro das Minutes das Juntas dos SenhoresVelhos da Nacao' (Elders minute book) 10 Adar5569 to 12 Sebat 5579Labelled B.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0090



Minute book: the Elders, 23 Nisan 5579 to 20Sivan 5586Labelled C.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0091

1819 - 1826


Minute book: the Elders, 5 Hesvan 5587 to 15Sivan 55971 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0092

1826 - 1837


Minute book: the Elders, Hesvan 5598 to 11Iyar 56081 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0093

1837 - 1848


Minute book: the Elders, 9 Hesvan 5609 to 20Iyar 56211 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0094

1848 - 1861


Minute book: the Elders, 28 Kislev to 24 Adar56361 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0095

1861 - 1876


Minute book: the Elders, 10 Kislev 5637 to 17Sivan 56501 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0096

1876 - 1890



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Minute book: the Elders, 9 Shebat 5651 to 2Adar 56791 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0097

1891 - 1919


Minute book: the Elders' annual and specialmeetings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0036

1879 - 1884



1884 - 1886



1886 - 1892

MINUTES: THE YEHIDIM


Minute book: the Yehidim, 1 Sebat 5569, 16Hesvan 5599 and 1 Kislev 55991 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0013

1809 - 1838Portuguese for1809 andEnglish for1838

LMA/4521/A/01/05/002/001Access by written permissiononly

Minute book: the Yehidim, 16 Hesvan 5599 to23 Elul 56381 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0002

1838 - 1878


Minute book: the Yehidim, 16 Hesvan 5599 to23 Elul 5638Typescript copy of LMA/4521/A/01/05/002/001.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0002/A

1838 - 1878


Minute book: the Yehidim1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0585

1879 - 1927

MINUTES: COMMITTEES



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Photostat copy of first minute book of theDeputies of Congregation1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0639

1760 - 1761


Minute book: CommitteesCommittee of five Elders appointed to considerthe ecclesiastical state of the Kaal withMahamad and devise a remedy; Committee onAccounts, Finance, Sedaca and on Barrow'sHouses and Mr Lara's proposals, from 22Hesvan 5563 to 28 Tisry 5588.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0099

1802 - 1827Portugueseuntil 1819 andthen English


Minute book: Committee for directing repairs1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0052

1807 - 1864


Minute book and report: Committee of Financeappointed by the Elders, 13th Kislev 55881 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0060

1828


Minute book: Committees1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0031

1829 - 1845


Minute book: Committee of Finance1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0056

1832 - 1846


Minute book: Committee appointed by theElders, Adar 5593 to 15 Hesvan 5594To arrange and adjust accounts due to Sedaca.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0059

1833 - 1833



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Minute book: Choir Committee and R. MosesSussi CommitteeMinutes of Choir Committee, appointed toconfer 'on subjects calculated to promote orderand devotion at Synagogue', from 10 May 1837to 20 March 1844 and minutes of committeeappointed by the Elders to inquire intodifferences existing between the gentlemen ofBet Din regarding the credentials of R. MosesSussi, from 6 July 1835 to 5 August 1835.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0058

1835 - 1844


Minute book: Trustees of Synagogue andBuildingsIn connection with the scheme for building theLondon and Blackwall Railway.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0057

1836 - 1836


Draft minute book: 'Committee for relief ofSufferers by Earthquake at Saphet and Tebaris'Includes drafts of some minutes of Board ofShehhita (5597) and of Committee of Finance(5593-5597), including draft report and letters.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0239

1837


Minute book: Committees and conferencesBranch Synagogues and Haham, Accounts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0032

1841 - 1865


Minute book: Branch Synagogue, WigmoreStreet and General and Building Committee1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0062

1858 - 1862


Minute book: CommitteesBranch Synagogues, candidature of Reverendda Fano for Haham, revision of Ascamot,finances, new system of offerings andRamsgate College.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0033

1865 - 1895



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Minute book: Holy Land Relief FundPresided over by Reverend Dr. Alder to collectfunds to be sent to the Holy Land through SirMoses Montefiore. Includes loose letters fromDr. Alder and Miss N. Alder and others.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0619

1868 - 1914


Minute book: various sub-committeesIncludes minutes of following sub-committees:Ascamot revision; poor relief system inCongregation; to remodel the duties of officersof the Synagogue; public worship; fundedinvestments in the Synagogue; proposed lawsand regulations for the National Infants andVillareal schools. Also minutes of the Financeand Building and Repairs Committee.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0035

1871 - 1886


Minute book: Loans Committee1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1537

1878 - 1888


Minute book: Special committeeAppointed to consider details of scheme fordealing with City freeholds.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0034

1883 - 1886


Minute book: Committees of the Elders1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0024

1891 - 1896


Minute book: New West End Synagogue,Lauderdale RoadFoundation Stone Ceremony sub-committee(pages 1-12) and Building sub-committee(pages 13).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0548

1895 - 1896



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Minute book: 'Ad hoc' CommitteesIndexed and contents page. Include minutes ofthe following committees: Elders Finance(1900); Yehidim Finance (1900, 1909 );Ascamot Revision (1902); Shepherd's BushSynagogue, Holland Park (1914); closer unionwith Manchester Community (1915, 1924 -1925); Ascamot (1919); Beth Holim Appeal(1920); War Memorial Appeal (1919); ReligiousEducation (1922); Synagogues Repairs (1923);Erection of Religious Classes and CommunalCentre (1934); Ascamot Revision (1936); andManchester Loan (1938).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0579

1900 - 1938


Minute book: Synagogue Bicentenary FestivalSpecial Committee and Sub- Committees1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0025

1901


Minute book: Reverend Joseph PipernoTestimonial Committee1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0063

1903


Minute book: Committee for raising testimonialto Mr. Paul Goodman1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0128

1920


Minute book: Religious Education Committee1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0475

1923 - 1937


Minute book: CommitteesMinutes of committee for centralisation ofcharities (8 Apr 1943 - 9 Feb 1944) and ChoirAdvisory Committee (28 Sep 1943 - 16 Jun1953).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1561

1943 - 1953



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Minute book: Temporary special CommitteesIndexed. Contains minutes of: AscamotRevision Committee (1946 - 1950); BevisMarks anniversary Committee (1950 - 1951);Mile End Burial Ground Committee (1951 -1954); Communal Hall Appeal FundCommittee/Communal Centre and HallCommittee (1950 - 1954); European SephardiJewry Appeal Committee (1946); Bevis MarksSub-Committee (1952 - 1954); andCommission on Methods of Finta Assessment(1955 - 1956). Includes some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1556

1946 - 1956


Minute book: Religious Education ExecutiveCommitteeIncludes some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1475

1950 - 1958


Minute book: Library Committee, LauderdaleRoad1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0746

1962 - 1962


Minute book: Welfare Board quarterly meetingIncludes chairman's notes.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1859

1968 - 1986


Memorandum Book: Committee of Repairs1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0010

1840 - 1849

DRAFT MINUTES AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION


Extracts from minute books and treasurer'saccounts, 1680 to 1793In hand of L. D. Barnett. Notebooks boundtogether.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0658

1978Portugueseand English


Draft minute book: the Mahamad, 17 Sebat5568 to 28 Kislev 55701 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0216

1808 - 1809



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Draft minute book: the Mahamad, 23 Hesvan5575 to 7 Sebat 55791 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0019

1814 - 1819


Draft minute book: the Mahamad1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0020

1819 - 1822


Elders' papersDrafts of summons and resolutions at theElders' meeting (16 Hesvan 5565 and 5576).Report of Committee appointed by the Elderson 15 Tebet 5589 to consider means with aview of preserving a proper degree of devotionand attention during the time of prayer atSynagogue. Includes English translation of theTekanot (Ordinances relative to theSynagogue).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0299/01 MS.0299/02MS.0434



Elders' papersIncludes letters and drafts of minutes.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0300

1804 - 1831Portugueseand English


Elders' papersDrafts of reports of meetings of Elders in 5568with relevant documents.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0291



Elders' papersDrafts of proceedings and minutes of meetingsof Elders; letters and papers relating toreception into Judaism of Giyoret Sarah Inness (to marry Joseph Jona) by Elimelech Mudahiand R. Luria; petitions of David Garcia andElias Silva Solis (relating to his marriage) withrelevant documents; and letters and papersfrom Moses Lara and David and AbrahamMeldola with regard to their dispute.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0290




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Elders' papersDraft minutes of meetings of Elders withannexed letters, documents and President'sspeeches.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0285

1818 - 1821


Elders' papersDraft resolutions, letters and other documentsfor the agenda of meetings of the Mahamadand Elders.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0297

1830


Elders' papersLetters and petitions to the Mahamad andElders on various matters and speeches ofPresident at meetings.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0286

1831 - 1832


Elders' papersLetters and other documents for the agenda ofmeetings of the Elders.1 file of 18 itemsFormer Reference: MS.0298

1833


Elders' papersLetters to be laid before meetings of theMahamad and Elders, including petitions andexcuses for absence; drafts of proceedings ofmeetings; records of Elders' attendances;reports of congregational institutions;presidents' speeches at meetings of Elders andYehidim; and resolutions and proceedingsthereof.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0289

1837 - 1838


Elders' papersDraft minutes, letters and reports.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0301

1837 - 1839


Draft minute book: the Mahamad, Elders andYehidim1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0044

1872 - 1880



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Draft minute book: the Mahamad, Elders,Yehidim and committees1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0022

1884 - 1888


Draft minute book: the Mahamad, Elders,Yehidim and committees1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0023

1888 - 1896


Draft minute book and notes: the Elders andYehidim1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1592

1915 - 1948


Elder's papers1 file

1885 - 1888


Elder's meeting financial statements1 file

1841 - 1859


Loan documentation1 file

1904, 1909

AGENDAS AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION


Agenda book: the Mahamad meetings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0119

1867 - 1873



1873 - 1878



1882 - 1886



1886 - 1892



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1892 - 1897



1897 - 1902



1902 - 1907



1907 - 1912



1912 - 1915



1915 - 1920



1926 - 1931


Agenda book: the Mahamad meetingsIncludes items annotated by Parnas Presidents.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0575

1931 - 1936



1936 - 1941



1942 - 1945



1945 - 1949



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Agenda book: the Elders' meetings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0101

1884 - 1888



1889 - 1903



1903 - 1919



1919 - 1942



1943 - 1950

INDEXES TO MINUTES


Index to minutes of meetings of the Mahamad1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0027

18-- - 19--


'Index dos Livros das Minutas dos Snres.Velhos da Nacao' (Index to minutes of meetingsof the Elders)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0049



Index to minutes of meetings of the Elders1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0098

18-- - 19--


'Livro da Favrica' 5558 - 5567 and 'Nota da desdestribuicao dos Apozentos na Fabrica' 5558 -5570Appear to relate to allocation of 24 rooms.Interleaves with a list 'Persons residing in thebuildings 1829'.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0211

1797 - 1810,1829Portuguese,interleaved listin English

ATTENDANCE LISTS



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Lists of attendances at meetings of the Elders,Hesvan 5545 to 29 Hesvan 55621 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0047

1784 Oct -1801 NovPortuguese


Lists of attendances at meetings of the Elders,17 Kislev 5562 to 17 Tebet 55741 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0039

1801 Nov 02 -1814 Jan 09Portuguese


Lists of attendances at meetings of the Elders1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0048

1814 Jan 16 -1823 Apr 06Portugueseand English


Lists of attendances at meetings of the Elders1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0021

1823 Oct 19 -1838 Mar 25


Lists of attendances at meetings of the Eldersand Yehidim, 9 Hesvan 5599 to Adar 56091 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0014

1838 Oct -1849 Mar


'Names of persons attending meetings 5609'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0065

1849 Mar 12 -1860 Dec 09


List of Elder'sIncludes election dates.1 file

1859, 1886,1894

LMA/4521/A/01/10/008UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access.

Lists of Yehidim and Hebra1 file

1837, 1841,1848, 1870

number not used

MEMBERSHIP



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List of Hhatane Tora and Hhatane Bereshit,5481 to 5637Includes list of the Elders, 5547; list ofParnasim Elect 5590 - 5646; and loose lists ofthe Elders.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0029

1720 - 1886


'Lista dos S[enho]res Parnassim que podemser electos', Elul 5529 to Tisri 5579Includes lists of Parnasim of Heshaim, Hebra,Terra Santa, Cautivos and Beth Holim.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0050

1769 Sep -1818 Oct

LMA/4521/A/01/12/003UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access.Unfit for consultation

List of members of unidentified organisationIncludes ages, marital status, occupations andaddresses.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1733

1923 - 1927


Alphabetical index of membersIncludes some addresses.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1457

18--

REPORTS


Record of 'Os S[enho]res do Mahamad eDiputados p. conferenciar com o Snr. Haham'5574 to 55751 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0017



'Record of particular proceedings in theCongregation, since Rosh Ashana 5587'Includes Teshuba about Belasco family andpresentation of Almosnino silver brocadevestments.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0028

1826


Report of Committee to consider mode ofconducting services1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0535

1881 Jan 11



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'Speeches': annual reports of the Mahamad tothe Elders, 5640 to 56901 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0567

1879 - 1930


'Speeches': printed annual reports of theMahamad to the Elders, 5693 to 57141 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0568

1932 - 1954


Printed annual reports of the Mahamad to theYehidim, 5652 to 57171 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0570

1892 - 1957


Papers and notes on congregational revenueIncludes report of the Committee of Finance.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0292

1825 - 1828

RESPONSES


David Mordecai ben Nisan Ha-karai responsesto questions about KaraitesQuestions posed by R. Jahacob Trigland,University of Leyden.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0476

1698 - 1699Hebrew


Responses from various Rabbis about theBuzaglo requestAdministered by Congregation and partly byChancery. Includes letter from H. Loewe to P.Goodman.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0595

175- - 180-Hebrew


Responses of Counsel to questions as to thelegality of excommunication and refusal ofburialSubmitted by the Elder. Responses byEdw[ard?] Herthy, first negatively and secondaffirmitively.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0163

1708 Jun 12



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'Notice of Ban imposed by Rabbis on ReformBook of Prayer' 9 Hesvan 5602Manuscript notice titled 'Declaration of theEcclesiastical Authorities of the Jewish Nationin this City', prohibiting the use of a SederTefilla published by D.W Marks. Signed byRabbi S. Hirschel, Dayan D Meldola, A Haliva,J. Levy, A. Levy and A .L Barnett.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0258/1

1841 OctEnglish andHebrew

CORRESPONDENCE: COPY LETTER BOOKS


Copy letter book: letters from Mr Daniel I. deCasro, secretary1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0066

1808 Jun 20 -1817 Apr 15English


Copy letter book: the Mahamad1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0030

1794 - 1819English andPortuguese


Copy letter book: the MahamadIncludes reports upon Petitions to theMahamad.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0068




1831 - 1848



1848 - 1853



1864 - 1874


Copy letter book: the MahamadIncludes returns of births and marriages to theJewish Board of Deputies.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0071

1874 - 1878



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Copy letter book: Synagogue correspondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1697

1878 - 1882



1883 - 1886



1886 - 1890



1892 - 1894


Copy letter book: Synagogue correspondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1698 (formerlyMS.0558)

1895 - 1896



1896 - 1896



1896 - 1897


Copy letter book: Synagogue correspondence1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1707

1898 - 1898



1899 - 1900



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1900 - 1901



1901 - 1901



1901 - 1901



1902 - 1902



1903 - 1904



1905 - 1906



1906 - 1907


Copy letter book: Synagogue correspondence1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1718

1907 - 1908



1909 - 1910



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1910 - 1910



1910 - 1911



1911 - 1911



1911 - 1911



1911 - 1912



1912 - 1912


Copy letter book: Synagogue correspondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1721 MS.0560

1913 - 1913



1913 - 1913



1915 - 1916



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1916 - 1916



1916 - 1916



1916 - 1917


Copy letter book: New Synagogue, LauderdaleRoad correspondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1691

1895 - 1896


Copy letter book: New Synagogue, LauderdaleRoad correspondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1692

1896 - 1897


Copy letter book: Gates of Hope SchoolcorrespondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1696

1897 - 1903


Copy letter book: Congregational SchoolscorrespondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1693

1899 - 1900


Copy letter book: general correspondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1689

1897 - 1899



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1900 - 1902



1902 - 1906



1911 - 1913


Copy letter book: private correspondenceIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1727

1913 - 1917


Copy letter book: correspondence relating tomiscellaneous mattersIncludes income, expenditure and tax mattersconcerning synagogue members, staff andproperties.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0566

1916 - 1949

CORRESPONDENCE


Translations and summaries of Mahamadcorrespondence, 1691 to 1792Translations and summaries made by Barnett.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0103/A

1984 Oct 26


Mahamad and Treasurer's correspondenceCorrespondence of the Mahamad or Gabayabout captives, Terra Santa Fund and HebraDoctors. Found loose in treasurers' accountbooks. Includes typed list of the more importantitems.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0752




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The Mahamad papersLetters on congregational business laid beforethe Mahamad.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0295

1806 - 1829


The Mahamad papers 5568 - 5581Letters from Haham R. Meldola to theMahamad on matters of Din and religiousadministration.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0283



The Mahamad papersLetters on congregational business to theMahamad, including several from H.R. Meldola.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0296

1827 - 1828English,Portugueseand Hebrew


Letters to the Mahamad and the Elders fromRabbisApplicants for marriage and admission tocharities.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0284



The Mahamad papersLetters, petitions, complaints, excuses, refusalsto hold office, correspondence and reportsconcerning congregational institutions (Villareal,Medras, Deputies, Shaare Tikva, Burial Groundand Bet Din). Includes letters from Moses Laraand his widow, from Amsterdam.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0293

1830 - 1831


The Mahamad papersLetters and other documents to be laid beforemeetings of the Mahamad and the Elders,including applications for accounts, petitionsand appeals (one from the SephardiCongregation of Hamburg), estimates andreceipts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0288

1831 - 1832



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The Mahamad papersMiscellaneous business, correspondence withAmsterdam and Alexandria, reports on aproselyte, petitions, excuses and refusals ofoffice, correspondence of Chief Rabbi S.Hirschel and R.D Meldola, correspondence onVillareal and other institutions, letters fromMoses Montefiore.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0294

1835English andPortuguese


Letters to S. Almosnino from M. Almosnino andE.M. PereiraIncludes letter to S. Almosnino from J. and H.Brandon.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0304

1844 - 1846


Letter to the Mahamad from Isaac MoraisPereiraRequesting permission for his 'turbulent andmad sister' (Vilareal) to be buried at the foot ofher parents and husband.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0602

1756 Dec 02Portuguese


Correspondence of Benjamin da Costa relatingto the burial of Mrs Villa RealLetter to Mahamad relating to signing order forburial (2 Dec 1756) and letter from WilliamMellish (6 Dec 1756).1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0445

1756 Dec 02 -1756 Dec 06


Copies of commercial correspondence betweenA. Mocatta, J. Rodwell and J. and W.Anderson, of Anderson and Company, GibraltarIncludes transcriptions and translations of someBerachot.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0433

1806 Feb 23 -1806 Jul 10French


Letters relating to Dr. Meldola's FuneralSermon on the death of Princess Charlotte.2 documents

1818



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Letter of thanks to Mr. Da CostaFor presenting to Duke of Sussex Dr. Meldola'sFuneral Sermon on the death of PrincessCharlotte.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0441/A

1818 Mar 13


Letter of thanks from Librarian at Carlton HouseAcknowledging receipt by the Prince Regentand Prince Leopold of Dr. Meldola's FuneralSermon on the death of Princess Charlotte.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0441/B

1818 Apr


Letters from Sarah Nunez, A. Vanano, E.Hoskins, and James HuskinsonRelating to a complaint made by watchmen ofthe burial-ground.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0311

1830


Letter to S. Almosnino from A.A. Lindosubmitting an appeal for religious activityIncludes a printed appeal by A.A. Lindo forcommon action to counteract intolerance (May1840).1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0302/B

1835 - 1840


Letters of condolence on death of HahamArtom1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0355

1879?


Correspondence with the Reverend Dr. MosesGasterRelating to termination of Reverend Dr. MosesGaster's appointment, including use of title,death and funeral.2 filesFormer Reference: MS.0647

1916 - 1939


Correspondence relating to J. Hadida, asChoirmaster, and Mr. A. Levande1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0536

1933 - 1945



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Correspondence relating to Jubileecelebrations, Lauderdale Road1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0534

1946


Correspondence relating to 1948 ExhibitionIncludes letters from various distinguishedpersons.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0533

1948


Correspondence with Mr. Edward Kandel abouta Haham's coat-of-arms1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0537

1956 - 1966


Bevis Marks Synagogue correspondence1 file

1852 - 1859


Congregation correspondence1 bundle

1857



1860


Congregation correspondence2 bundles

1860 - 1861



1862



1862


The Elders correspondence1 bundle

1865



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1865 - 1867



1868 - 1870


Congregation correspondence2 bundles

1868 - 1871



1868 - 1877



1870 - 1874



1871 - 1876



1874



1875



1876 - 1877



1876 - 1877



1878 - 1879



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1880


Elder's papers1 bundle

1842 - 1874


Elder's papersIncludes letter to Pope Puis IX1 bundle

1859 - 1860


Congregation correspondenceIncludes Tikira School report1 bundle

1866 - 1871


Congregation correspondenceIncludes a report of investigation to help thepoor.1 bundle

1808 - 1877


Congregation correspondenceIncludes repairs.1 bundle

1874 - 1875



1872 - 1875

LMA/4521/A/01/16/047AAccess by written permissiononly


1873 - 1875


Congregation correspondenceIncludes correspondence relating to HeshaimOrphanage.1 bundle

1854, 1860


Congregation correspondenceIncludes documentation relating to a list ofYehidim and new Ascamot of Elders.1 bundle

1880 - 1856



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Congregation correspondenceIncludes documentation relating to the financialposition of the synagogue.1 bundle

1856 - 1858



1868 - 1871



1868 - 1877



1871 - 1876



1871 - 1872



1872



1878

PORTUGUESE MARRANOS COMMITTEE


Minute bookInterleaved with loose correspondence andpapers, including copies of Lucien Wolf's'Report on the "Marranos" or Crypto-Jews ofPortugal' (1926) and 'Marranos in Portugal:Survey by the Portuguese Marranos CommiteeLondon, 1926 - 1938' (1938).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1789

1926 - 1958


Account bookIncludes Kadoorie Synagogue, Oporto,Accounts 1933 - 1941.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1790

1926 - 1952



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Correspondence: A-DArranged alphabetically by name ofcorrespondent.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.1791

1925 - 1928


Correspondence: E-LArranged alphabetically by name ofcorrespondent.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.1791

1925 - 1928


Correspondence: M-RArranged alphabetically by name ofcorrespondent.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.1791

1925 - 1928


Correspondence: S-ZArranged alphabetically by name ofcorrespondent.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.1791

1925 - 1928


Correspondence connected with Marranos1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1792

1949 - 1961


Miscellaneous papersIncludes reports, letters and photographs.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0530

1938 - 1940


Sundry correspondence1 file

1926 - 1940


Captain Barros Basto correspondence1 file

1926 - 1940



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Captain Barros Basto correspondence1 file

1929 - 1938German


CorrespondenceIncludes a bank book.1 file

1926 - 1949French

DENIZATION


Copy of denization documentFor Rebecca de Campos, Moses Lopes, JacobFrois, David Lindo, David Lopes Mreno, Isaacde Campos Pereira and Aaron de MattosGutteres of Barbados but not born abroad.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0624/3

1732 Feb 28Latin


Denization document1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0793

1744 Apr 18



1774 May 14


Attested copy of grant of endenizationTo David Alves Rebello, Abram Haim Franco ofAmerica Square, Isaac Nasso of Friday Street,Emanuel Fernandes of Devonshire Square,Elias Levy de Lima of Gould Square, IsaacMoron of Bury Street, Abraham de DavidTexeira of Winchester Street.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0624/5

1776 Apr 22



1795 Apr 06


Declaration of Aliens forms1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0280

1803 Dec 19 -1813 Sep 15English andFrench

CONTRACT BOOKS



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Contract book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0003













1823 - 1890

SHEHITA


'The Rules of Slaying being a short account ofall the Rules which are practically necessary'Summary of the rules of Shechita. In hand ofDavid Meldola1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0623

1820?


Carne and Bethahaim (Shehita), 5519 - 5549:Finta1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0549

1758 - 1789


Carne and Bethahaim, 5550 to 5636: Finta1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0550

1789 - 1876


'Carne': cash account book for meat suppliedby I. J. Byng to D. I. de Castro1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0479

1804 - 1826


Shohetim: weekly record book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0542

1847 - 1850



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LIVROS DOS PLEITOS (DISPUTE CASE BOOKS)


'Livro dos Pleitos' laid before the Mahamad, 23Sivan 5481 to Tamuz 55311 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0040



'Livro dos Pleitos', 20 Hesvan 5533 to 27 Tebet55441 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0045



'Livro dos Pleitos' laid before the Mahamad, 27Sebat 5544 to 26 Ab 55531 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0041



'Livro dos Pleitos' laid before the Mahamad, 26Hesvan 5554 to 27 Elul 55641 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0042



'Livro dos Pleitos' laid before the Mahamad, 27Hesvan 5565 to Tamuz 55891 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0043



'Livro dos Pleitos'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0046

1837 - 1868

SERVICES

BIRTHS


Register of births in Congregation1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0162

1767 - 1848


Register of births in Congregation1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0162/A

1849 - 1882


Index to Register of birthsArranged alphabetically by child's first name,gives parent's names and surname.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0164

17-- - 18--



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Index to Register of birthsArranged alphabetically by child's first name,gives parent's names and surname.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0165

180- - 183-


Index to Register of birthsArranged alphabetically by surname, giveschild's and parents' names.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0166

1849 - 1882


Index to Register of births: 'A' surnamesArranged alphabetically by surname, giveschild's and parents' names.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0166/A

1891

CIRCUMCISIONS


'Circuncicoems feitas por o Sr Is Carriao DePaiba' (Register of Circumcisions)By Isaac Carriao de Paiba. Includes additionsby Abraham Carriad de Paiba.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0171

1715 - 1775


Register of circumcisions 5527 to 5544By Elias Lindo.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0172

1766 - 1783


Register of circumcisions 5544 to 5545By Elias Lindo.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0173

1784 - 1785


Register of circumcisions 5564 to 5580By David A. Lindo. Includes English andHebrew date, child's name, names of parentsand godparents.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0174

1803 - 1819



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Register of circumcisions 5575 to 5585By S. Almosnino. Includes English and Hebrewdate, child's name, names of parents andgodparents.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0175

1815 - 1825


Register of circumcisions 5616 to 5630By Mr. David Bueno de Mesquita. Includeschild's and parent's name, English and Hebrewdate.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0176

1855 - 1869English andHebrew

MARRIAGES (KETUBOT)


Book of ketubot, 5450 to 54611 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0133

1690 - 1700Aramaic



1701 - 1710Aramaic, withindex inPortuguese















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Licences issued by the Haham and Parnasim toHazanim to perform marriages, 19 Ab 5559 to 1Kislev 55751 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0053

1799 Aug -1814 NovPortuguese


Licences issued by the Mahamad to theHazanim to perform marriages1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0072

1815 Jul 12 -1837 Aug 30Portugueseuntil 1819,Englishafterwards


Ketubot of Abraham Romanel and Hava bathAbraham, 22 Sivan 5575; Ketubot of AbrahamRomanel and Brena bath Abraham, 24 Adar II55891 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0343/22 andMS.0343/23

1815 Jun -1829 MarHebrew


Record of Committee appointed to inquire intomarriage of Elias Da Solis, 55771 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0018

1817


Register of Ketubot or Marriages1 volumeFormer Reference: MS 142

1835 - 1851Hebrew


Register of Ketubot or Marriages1 volumeFormer Reference: MS 143

1854 - 1877Hebrew


Ketubot of A. Tolano1 file

1843Hebrew


Ketubot of Philip Corre and Gold1 file

18-- - 19--Hebrew



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Photostat copy of Dr Lowe KetubotIncludes letter.1 file

1952Hebrew


Ketubot of S O Brandon and Presser1 file

1869Hebrew


Ketubot of R. Schlesinger and R Wolff1 file

1911Hebrew


Ketubot of Abraham Aloof and Charlotte Sayle1 file

1921Hebrew


Ketubot of Alfred Abecasis1 file

1905, 1927Hebrew


Marriage poem of Finzi Florence1 file

18-- - 19--Hebrew


Marriage poem for Abinun from R. Loewe1 file

18-- - 19--Hebrew


Marriage invitations1 file

1859, 1918,1982, 1956,1994,



1974, 1981



1988 - 2000


Register of Ketubot or Marriages1 volumeFormer Reference: MS 140LMA/4521/A/02/03/035

1811 - 1836



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1851-1864



1877-1890

BURIALS


First register of burials in Old Beth Ahaim (BethAhaim Velho), 4 Elul 5417 to 8 Tishrei 54941 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0176/A

1657 - 1733


Register of burials in New Beth Ahaim (BethAhaim Novo), 18 Tish 5494 to 14 Iyar 55341 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0177

1733 - 1774


Register of burials in New Beth Ahaim,Menahem 5534 to 5614Include one burial in 5638.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0179

1774 - 1878


Record of burials in Old and New Beth Ahaim,25 Tebet 5574 to 15 Tebet 5594This volume is partly a draft copy ofLMA/4521/A/02/04/003.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0178

1814 - 1834


Register of burials in New Beth Ahaim1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0180

1853 - 1918


Register of burials in New Beth AhaimIncludes rows, numbers in rows, names, anddates of each.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0399

1863 - 1935



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Index to burials in Old Beth AhaimIncludes typescript sheets tagged intocardboard covers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0184/A

1985 Mar 25


Index to first register of burials in Old BethAhaimIndex to LMA/4521/A/02/04/001.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0176/B

1657 - 1733


Index to register of burials in New Beth Ahaim,5494Index to LMA/4521/A/02/04/002.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0182

1733 - 1774


Index to register of burials in New Beth AhaimIndex to LMA/4521/A/02/04/003.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0184

1774 - 1878


Index to register of burials in Old and New BethAhaimIndex to LMA/4521/A/02/04/004.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0183

1814 - 1834


Index to the register of burials in the New BethAhaimIndex to LMA/4521/A/02/04/005.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0185

1853 - 1918English


Alphabetical list of reserved graves (Mr.Samuel Cohen)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0186

18-- - 19--


Certificates of registry of death and coroners'orders for burial1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0301/A

1840 - 1845



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Book of forms, notifying ministers of dates oftombstone consecrationsIncludes alphabetical index of surnames.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1520

1948 - 1956


Memorial bookTitle page includes a sketch of Jerusalem withinscriptions. Includes memorial prayers forJudah b. Menachem (died 19 Heshvan 1830),Simhan b. Meir (16 Elul 1852), Freila d. ofAbraham (died 11 Iyar 1857) and Elah batAbraham (6 Shebat 1872).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0642

1830 - 1872


Notice of duties of Guardian of Beth a-HaimNovo to defeat body-snatchingIncludes list of duties to protect newly buriedbodies at the cemetery, enforced after a spateof body-snatching occured in April 1786.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0797

178- - 180-Spanish orPortuguese


Register of Tombstone TrustsIndexed. Locations of tombstones arranged bythe trust that had sponsored the tombstone.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1521

1884 - 1932


Hebra Funeral Book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS 1784

1855 - 1858


Hebra Funeral Book1 volume

1895 - 1902



1891 - 1895



1902 - 1910



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1910 - 1913



1913 - 1917


Hebra Funeral Book1 volume

1917 - 1920



1920 - 1924



1924 - 1928



1928 - 1932



1932 - 1936

SEATING


Seat lists 5579 - 5617Includes names of men to whom each seat wasallotted, beginning with those on right side ofthe Echal.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0396



'Esnoga e Escavot' (Seating)Also includes 'Refistro das Pessoas andPagarao a Finta de Bethm desde o Anno 5445' and accounts of Sepharim in the Synagogue5582 (1822).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0055




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Seat list1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0008



Seat lists for special service for centenary of SirMoses Montefiore2 filesFormer Reference: MS.0653

1884 Oct 26


Seat registerIndexed. Alphabetical list of names. Includes aloose seating plans of synagogue and gallery.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1552

1901 Sep 18


Seat Rentals Book, Elul 5669 - 5712Indexed. Includes loose typed alphabetical listof names, with addresses.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1559

1909 - 1952


Seat Rentals BookRecords payment of dues by individuals,arranged by individuals with name, address,date of birth, occupation and date of election,dues of congregantes (seat holders). Someaccounts are accompained with lettersregarding difficulties paying dues or arrangingto be readmitted to seat.1 volume

1958 - 1971


Notebook recording seating arrangement forladies at the SynagogueOn a particular occasion, attended byrepresentatives of Deputies, Great Synagogue,Hambro, New and Western Synagogues andChristians.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0606

17-- - 18--

SERVICES AND PRAYERS


Hebrew Prayer Book according to Spanish andPortuguese Rite (English translation)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0590

17-- - 18--



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Order of Service of High Priest on Day ofAtonement recited by the HazanimIncludes loose insert 'Arbit and Habdalan' atconclusion of Service. Written by IsaacAlmosnino, copied by Nahum Sofer 5678.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0669

1818


Hazan's guide to Portuguese and Spanishinsertions in ServiceLondon. Mentions H[ebrew] N[ational] School.Possibly compiled by Gabriel Joshua Haim deCordova.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0673

1873?


Interlinear Hebrew and Spanish copies of firstverse of parashiot and corresponding haftarot1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0695

19--


'Ha-rophe lisbure leb': prayers for members ofDutch resistanceBy I. Duque.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0663

1939 - 1945?

ASCABOT (MEMORIAL PRAYERS)


'Acabot de Legados', 5436 to 56471 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0054

1675 - 1887


Ascabot Book, Elul 5570 to Iyar 5621Includes anniversaries of individuals' deaths.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0601

1811 - 1841


List of names of persons for whom Ascabot areto be said, 24 Hesvan 5605 to 13 Hesvan 56481 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0188

1844 - 1887


Calendar of Ascabot for use of a Hazan, 5629to 56821 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0681

1868 - 1922



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List for Ascabot of ladies, 5681 to 5707 andmen, 5681 to 5703Handwriting of P. Reverend Nunes.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0589

1921 - 1947


Ascabot Book, 22 Adar 5710 to 7 Sebat 5716Typed pages in ring-book, compiled by D.Duque.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0688

1950 - 1956


Lists of persons who have left legacies withdirections for Ascabot to be said for themAlso lists reserved graves 5471-5493,attendances at meetings of the Elders 5493,despachos 5490-5493, graves reserved in newBeth Haim 5494-95, a copy of the will of JosephHenriques, copies of financial documents andlists of adjuntos.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0015

1731

SERMONS


Catalogue of printed sermons, addresses anddiscourses, 1728 to 1962Begun by G. H. Whitehill.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0662

1964 Sep


Sermons of Haham M. Cohen de AzevedoDelivered on Shabbat Nahamu 5517, Shabbat5518 and date in 5521.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0593

1756 - 1761Spanish


Sermons of Reverend D. A. de Sola'On the Character of Balaam', 'On theSabboath', 'On A Kingdom of Priests', on 'TheForce of Example' , on Shabbat Zachor 5596and on Shabbat Pinehas 5596. Also notes orrough draft for a sermon and notes on 'the planI would propse with the Church warden'.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0613

1833 Apr 27 -1836 Jul 9



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Sermon of D.A. de SolaIncluding a sermon on moderation.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0769

1835


Drafts of sermons of D.A. de SolaIncludes letters to Solomon Almosnino andMahamad N. Lindo, 5616.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0524

1856


Drafts of sermons in hand of Abraham PereiraMendesFirst page is missing.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0659

184- - 189-Hebrewinscription onback cover


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume I (1- 13)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. I

1887


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume II(14 - 29)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. II

1888


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume III(30 - 45)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. III

1889


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume IV(46 - 56)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. IV

1890


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume V(57 - 69)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. V

1891


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume VI(70 - 86)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. VI

1892



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Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume VII(87 - 103)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. VII

1893


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume VIII (104 - 116)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. VIII

1894


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume IX(117 - 130)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. IX

1895


Sermons of Haham Moses Gaster: Volume X(131 - 162)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0526 vol. X

1896 - 1897

DICTIONARIES, TRANSLATIONS, CALENDARS


Hebrew-English Dictionary1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0698

17-- - 18--Hebrew,English


Hebrew-English Dictionary with the roots byAbigail Lindo (Volume I)Third edition.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0696

184- - 190-


English-Hebrew Dictionary with Biblereferences and abbreviations by Abigail Lindo(Volume II)Third edition.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0697

184- - 190-


Hebrew Calendar for 81 Years (5600 to 5681)by E.H. LindoCovers 1840 - 1920.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0481

1836

APPRENTICESHIP



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Book of repayments by apprenticesIncludes loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1473

1888 - 1893


Apprentice bookIndexed. Includes loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1467

1898 - 1923

RELIGION CLASSES


Minute book: West End religion classesIncludes loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1474

1908 - 1909


Register books of Three ClassReligion classes: class 1, division 1a anddivision 2. Includes loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1480

1936 - 1943

DIVORCE (GET)


Get documentation1 file

1754 - 1824

PROPERTY AND LEGAL

PETITIONS


Book of petitions, acts and casesThe petition of Em. Martinez Dormido, Elias deLima, and Moses Baruch, with answer 22August 1664; that of Abraham Oliveira, JacobFranco Mendes, Abraham Do Porto, andDomingo Francia, with answer 1673 - 1674;that of Joseph Henriques, Abraham De Oliveiraand Aron Pacheco, with answers 13 November1685; letter of William Argile, 8 January 1788;report of case of Lindo versus Unworth andstatute I Anne cal.xxx, and other acts andcases.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0011

1664 - 1788



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Petition of Emanuel Martines Dormido, Elias deLima and Moses Baruh to Charles IIOn behalf of themselves and other Jewishmerchants. They complain they are threatenedby some with seizure of their estates and havebeen told by the Earl of Berkshire that he hasreceived the King's verbal order to protect themand will seize their goods if they do not speedilycome to agreement with him. They pray thatthey may receive express authorisation toremain under the King's protection. Includesfavourable reply by the King.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0795 formerlyMS.0344/01a

1664


Petition of Abraham D'Oliveira, Jacob FrancoMendis, Abraham Do Porto, and DomingoFrancoOn behalf of themselves and other Jews. Inspite of King's reply in 1664, they have beenindicted at Guildhall on 7 April for riot formeeting to exercise their religion in Duke'sPlace and Grand Jury found a bill against them.They pray that the King 'permitt yr. piers. Duringtheir stay here to reap ye. Fruits of yr. Mats.Accustomed clemency or to give them aconvenient time to withdraw their persons andestates into such parts beyond the seas wherethey may live without offence to yr. Mats. Laws'.Includes order from King's Council, 11 February1673 - 1674, in reply to same, commandingAttorney General to stop proceedings andprovide that they suffer no further molestationon this behalf. Also includes copy of sameorder.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0795 formerlyMS.0344/01b

1673 - 1674



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Petition of Joseph Henrriques, Abraham DeOliveira, and Aron PachecoOn behalf of themselves and other Jews. Inpresent Michaelmas writs have been issuedagainst 48 of nation, and 37 arrested in King'sBench at suit of Thomas Beaumont onExchange; the latter is instigated for purpose ofblackmail by his brother Carleton Beaumont,acting on statute 23 Eliz. They pray that theBeaumonts be convened before the King andtheir proceedings stopped and petitions allowedto remain here in freedom in the exercise oftheir religion. Includes copy of same; also withorder of King in Council, 13 November 1685,instructing Attorney General to stop allproceedings.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0795 formerlyMS.0344/01c (part)

1685 Nov 13


Minute of James II in Council on releasingarrested Jews1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0795 formerlyMS.0344/01c (part)

1685 Nov 13


Order of King in Council to stop proceedings atlawAgainst Joseph Henrriques and others, sinceBeaumonts have refused to stop proceedings,Lord Chief Justice Herbert shall send forCarleton Beaumont and examine him with orderto that effect by Herbert. Includes copy ofsame.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0795 formerlyMS.0344/01d

1685 Dec 04


Contemporary copies of petitionsLMA/4521/A/03/01/002 - 0061 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0795 MS.0344/1aMS.0344/1b MS.0344/1c MS.0344/1d

1664 - 1685



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Draft petition of Abraham D'Oliveyra, JacobFranco Mendes, Abraham do Porto andDomingo FranciaTo Charles II. On behalf of themselves andJewish merchants of London, indicted forriotous assembly for meeting for worship intheir Synagogue. Includes revisions. See L. D.Barnett, Bevis Marks Records I, pages 13 - 14in English. Used as wrapping for otherdocuments, described as two petitionspresented to His Majesty and Council in whichhe conceded his protection, and refers to adismissal by Sir Robert Viner (Lord Mayor 1674- 1675) of a case obliging the Congregation tosupport the child of an Ashkenazi (Tudesca)woman.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0641/A MS.0641/B

1674 FebSpanish orPortuguese


Copy petition of sundry persons underprosecutionIn name of Chamberlain of City of London toCourt of Alderman. For acting as brokerswithout licence. Vz. Solomon da Costa, Danielde Mattos, Mordojay Nogueira in 1721; inEaster Term 1722 Jacob Lopes, Jacob deRobles, Jacob de Fonseca and Is. Rodrigues;in Hilary Term 1722 Is. Rodrigues, David dePaiba, Jacob Martins, Jacob Lopes, AbrahamBraco, Daniel de Mattos, Mordojay Nogueiraand 10 others, desiring to become swornbrothers.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0624/7

1721 - 1722

ASSORTED LEGAL RECORDS


Legal and administrative papersIndividual documents bound together in a guardbook prior to their deposit at LondonMetropolitan Archives.1 volume

1670 - 1769


Deed title from Baronial Court of LordWentworth, StepneySigned by William Northey. Transferring 1½acres of land with a cottage and orchard to thetenancy of Edward Williams, vintner, of London,for £212.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/02

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Agreement by Joseph StudleyTo enfranchise copyhold burying ground in MileEnd for £200 2s 6d for annual quit-rent, onbehalf of John Wickher, lord of manor ofStepney.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/03

1736 Aug 24Spanish orPortuguese


Will extract of Diego Rodrigues MarquesFrom registry of Prerogative Court ofCanterbury, giving item of bequest of £1000from residuary estate, of which £50 is to begiven annually to an orphan of our Nation; withan article relating to administration by SaraHenriques Marques.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/04

1675 Nov 10 -1678 Oct 17Spanish orPortuguese


Printed contracts made by Governor andCompany of New RiverJacob Arias for supplying Synagogue with awatercourse, 30 December 1686; AbrahamLopez in Bevis Marks Synagogue, 30 June1688; Joseph De Castro, 30 June 1694 andPhineas Gomes Serra, 30 March 1698 and forhouse of the widow Abigail de Chavez whokeeps bath.5 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/05

1686 Dec 30 -1698 Mar 30


Declaration by Benjamin Whiteing, ChanceryLaneAcknowledging receipt of £250 from CharlesHardy and making over to him an annuity of£10 per annum from Exchequer.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/06

1704



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Copy will extract of Joseph Henrriques deSequeiraMade in Amsterdam relating to annuity of £60in England (papers whereof are in keeping ofhis brother Alfonso Rodrigues), which hebequeathed to Saar Asamaim, from which theMahamad, with his said brother or his sonJoseph Rodrigues or another person to beappointed, shall every Roshodes pay £5 to thepoor of our Nation in London. He alsobequeaths £50 to the Synagogue, desiring thatprayer (Ashcaba) be said for him on Kipur.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/07

1715 Aug 19


Will of Jacob MazahodMaking Parnasim of Portuguese Congregationin Amsterdam residuary legatees for charitablepurposes in Amsterdam. Includes statement ofcase submitted by London Mahamad inquiringopinion of Thomas Lutwyche on certain pointsunder which it is suggested that they mightclaim part of said legacy for charitable purposesin London: with negative answers in Lutwyche'shandwriting, 31 May 1718. English translation.Includes Spanish or Portuguese copy of will.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/08

1718 Apr 8 -1718 May 31


Copy of petition by Gentiles to Lord Mayor andAldermenMore Jews be admitted as brokers and ofpetition of Jacob Fonseca, Issac Rodrigues,David De Paiba, Jacob Lopes, Jacob DeRobles, and Issac De Lyon to same in view ofthe suit opened against them in August 1722 bySir George Ludlam, Chamberlain of the City, foracting as brokers without being admitted, andthey therefore plead for admission.The suit of1722 followed a previous suit against Daniel deMattos, Mordecai Nogueira, and Sol. Da CostaAthias in June 1721. Includes similar petitionfrom Elders, counsels' opinions on case asdrawn up by Phillip Carteret Webb, attourneyfor Mahamad, account paid to Webb andothers, and other relevant papers.22 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/09

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Statement accusing Issac Barrientos of utteringunorthodox opinions in the Medras, 6 Elul 5485Signed by Joseph Messias, Issac Del Valle,Jacob Coronel, Abraham. Alberga, Daniel deMattos, Abraham Mendez Chumazero, DavidAcohen Del Monte, Samuel Acochen, IssacMendes, Issac Arias, Selomoh Bendelak, andBenjamin Dias Lorrenco.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/10a

1725 AugSpanish orPortuguese

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'Respuesta hecha a los Senores Juezes de laNaciones Espanola, y Portugueza': Petition byIssac BarrientosFollowing on a previous letter from him: hedefends himself on specific points by quotationsfrom the Cuzar and Maimonides, protestsagainst false charges and persecution, andappeals for protection.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/10b

17-- - 18--Spanish orPortuguese


Order of Lord ChancellorParties: Daniel Da Costa Alvarenga and hiswife Judith, Issac Da Costa Alvarenga,Abraham Israel Franco, and Abigail Abarvanellversus Samuel Da Costa Alvarenga and hiswife Rebecca, Moses de Paiba, AaronRasnogo, Issac Fernandes Nunes, Alvaro deFonseca, Abraham Levy Ximenes, JacobFernandes Nunes, Abraham Haim Mendes andJacob Mendes Da Costa relating to will ofRebecca Franco de Paiba executed 17 Nov.1714. Includes letter of advice from PhillipCarteret Webb to Ximenes, Nunes, Mendesand M. Da Costa, and quittance given to lastfour by Samuel Alvarenga on receipt of £76016s 11d in cash and South Sea Bonds, 2January 1727.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/11

1714 Nov 17 -1727 Jan 02Spanish orPortuguese


Abstract of deedsRelating to messuages, tenements and landbelonging to the Synagogue in CreechurchLane, Bevis Marks and Bury Street.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/12

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Rough draft of LMA/4521/A/03/02/001/0111 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/13

1727?


Order of Master of RollsParties: J. Gonsales and Sara Henriques,relating to fund (Marques Trust) of £1000 foradvancement of a Jewish female orphan inLondon. Orders that £50 each be paid toYeheved Nunis and Sarah Lopes.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/14

1732 Feb 12


Will of Abraham GonsalesBequething residue of his estate to poor of thisCongregation.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/15

1739 Dec 28


Three responses from Rabbis of Italy declaringturbot to be clean fish eaten in theircommmunities1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/16

1740Spanish orPortugueseand Hebrew


Will of Hannah de AvilaIncludes inventory of her goods; letter toMahamad from Issac Hamis Vaz and SarahHamis Vas, 9 June 1743; document, 16 June1743, signed by Richard Partridge and GeorgeCaswell (assignees of the estate of Sol. De Pazbankrupt), Aaron de Paz, Jacob Buzaglo, hiswife Elizabeth, Issac Hamis and his wife Sarah,Samuel De Saa, Jacob Cardozo, and Issac DeSaa, giving quittance to Abraham MendesCampos and Moses Gomes Serra, Parnasimand executors of H. de Avila, for payment oflegacies under her will; and bill of Phillip C.Webb to A.M. Campos and M.G. Serra forprofessional services in the case, from 1741 to1743, receipted 21 June 1743.3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/17

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Letter of administration granted to Abraham DeJoseph CapadoceAttorney of Moses Rodrigues Carrion, foradministration of estate Esther Rodrigues delos Reyes (Rodrigues Carrion's sister).2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/18

1742 Jul 15


Letter of administration granted to Abraham DeJoseph CapadoceAttorney of Moses Rodrigues Carrion, foradministration of estate Esther Rodrigues delos Reyes (Rodrigues Carrion's sister).1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/19

1742 Jul 15


Letter to the Mahmad from Jacob CardossoBehalf of Moseh Lopez Salzedo of Bordeaux,heir of Rachel de Silveira. Asks that a graveformerly purchased by her in Old Betahaim tobe transferred to Jacob Mendes Da Costa forburial of his sister Sarah de Prado Mendes,Includes docket of agreement by Jacob M. DaCosta; receipt for £5 5s paid by Jacob M. DaCosta to J. Cardosso for same grave and letterfrom M.L Salzedo to J. Cardosso.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/20

1743 May 4 -1743 May 26Spanish orPortuguese


Assignment of New South Sea annuity stock byManuel Rodrigues Carrion to Benjamin MendesDa CostaAddressed to the Mahamad.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/21

1744 Jan 17


Printed official notification by King of SwedenTo Abraham and Jacob Arfwedson andCompany relating to commercial priviledgesand patent to rich Portuguese Jews (no names)all the civil and commercial rights of his ownsubjects, while excluding Jewish peddars andpoor people from entering and settling in hiskingdom.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/22

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Affidavit by David Cardozo senior and DavidFrancoDeclaring that Rachael Costa Mesquita iseligible for a certain benefaction [Marques Trust?], being a Jewish orphan born in London.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/23

1753 Mar 17


Letter of Samson Gideon to the MahamadProtesting against their unauthorised action onhis behalf, refusing to admit their right torepresent Jews in general in civil and secularaffairs, and withdrawing himself fromCongregation.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/24

1753 Sep 05


Statement of charges due from the Mahamadto Phillip Carteret WebbFor services relating to application toparliament concerning naturalisation, settled 25Feb 1754; two orders to Mahamad for payment,issued by the deputies appointed by the Eldersin same business (Jac Fernandes Nunes, JacFranco, and Benjamin Mendes Da Costa andstatement of case for counsel asking for opinionon points connected with prosecution of severalpoor Jews in London for acting as brokerswithout a license. Some documents in Spanishor Portuguese.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/25

1742 - 1754Feb 25


Account for glazier's work done by J. BakerIn hall and dwelling house in Mile End.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/26

1754 Aug 20


Estimate for structural repairs and alterations inhouse at Mile End by E.J. Eyre1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/27

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Letter from Benjamin Mendes Da Costa, 30Tizry 5515To the Mahamad. Offering to transfer £1900South Sea Stock to 4 trustees to be appointedby the Elders, whereof dividends during his lifeshould be paid to him for distribution inbursaries (Aspacoth) amoung students ofJesiba de Mahane Raphael. Includesarrangements for future disposal of fund.3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/28a

1754 OctSpanish orPortuguese


Rules of Jesiba Mahane RaphaelEstablished on Roshodes Tamuz 5494, framedon Roshodes Tamuz 5505.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/28c

1734 - 1745Spanish orPortuguese


Deed of giftMoses Lamego transfers to Abraham DaFonseca, David Abaranel, Benjamin MendesDa Costa, Moses Da Costa, and Judah Supino£5000 in consolidated bank annuities in trust forthe poor of the Congregation. Witnessed byMoses Schomberg and Sol. Da Costa.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/29

1756 Nov 12


Letter from Moses Lamego, 30 Tisry 5517To the Mahamad. Offering to transfer £5000 inprinciple annuities to names of persons to benominated by the Mahamad as a charitabletrust, and recommending that income of £4000thereof be paid to Governors of Sahare OraWeaby Yetomim for education of boys.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/30

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Deputies' report on visit of congratulations toGeorge IIILetter to the Duke of Devonshire, LordChamberlain, from Portuguese and GermanJews requesting to be presented to the newlycrowned George III to offer their congratulationsand fealty. Includes a letter to the Duke ofManchester requesting to be presented to herMajesty the Queen in order to offercongratulations and a letter to the RightHonourable Lord Boston requesting to bepresented to her Royal Highness the PrincessDowager of Wales to offer their congratulations.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/31

1761 Nov 20Spanish orPortuguese


ReportBy Benjamin Mendes Da Costa, JosephSalvador, Jacob Gonsales, Moses Da Costa,Issac Jessurun Alvares and Issac FernandesNunes. On mission undertaken jointly withAaron Franks and Henry Issacs, representingthe German Jews, to congratulate King GeorgeIII, Queen Charlotte, and the Princess Dowagerof Wales on King and Queen's marriage,through their Chamberlains. Includes letter fromDuke of Manchester to J. Salvador conveyingQueen's thanks and letter from Lord Bostonconveying the Dowager Princess's thanks. [Theorigin of the Joint Board of Departes of BritishJews].2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/32

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Minute of Mahamad, 4 Kisleu 5530Relating to plaint of Jacob Jesurun Barzilay,who complained that David Rodrigues Brandaohad given Kidusim to his daughter HanaBarzilay without knowledge of her parents.Brandao admits giving Kidusim, says he haswitnesses, but offers to give Get on payment of£160-170, which he has spent in connection.The matter has been reported to H.H d'Azevedo and Bet Din; H.H in his report(enclosed) declares that Hana Barzilay cannotmarry again without Get from Brandao.Mahamad there-on declare Brandao and HanaBarzilay and their witnesses (David Hart andMoses Abrahams) to have fallen underpenalties of Ascama 66: they are incapable ofbeing Yehidim, their offerings will not beaccepted , and after death they will not beburied in the Careira.4 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/33

1769 DecSpanish orPortuguese


Petition of Esther Mendes, daughter ofAbraham MendesTo the Mahamad and the Elders. Praying forpecuniary assistance, as she is aged and hasvery scanty means.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/34

17-- - 18--


Letter from Joseph Jesurum RodriguesTo one of the Mahamad. Protesting againstresolution of Committee of the Elders,excluding from their minutes, his reflections oncharge that most of the oxen killed are terefa(based on the evidence of Senior Kimhi), andpraying that his views be laid before the Elders.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/35

1761 Apr 24Spanish orPortuguese


Declaration of Rachel Lamego and AaronLamegoAs heirs of Abraham Lamego, who owned twograves in Old Bethaim. They beg the Mahamadto transfer same to name of David AboabCardozo, to whom they have sold them.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/36

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Declaration of Mendes Da Costa familySigned by various members of Mendes DaCosta family on allotment of 19 graves reservedby their father Jacob de Abm. Mendes DaCosta.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/37



Letter from Ribbi Selomo Salem,ConstantinopleTo the Mahamad. Relating to death of R. JacobKimhi, whose widow and children are inConstantinople and in great distress. The writeshas legal authority to administer deceased'sproperty and collect all goods belonging to himfor the benefit of his family.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/38

1764 Oct 11Spanish andPortuguese


Legal and administrative papersIndividual documents bound together in a guardbook prior to their deposit at LondonMetropolitan Archives.1 volume

1723 - 1794


Letters from H.H. Moses Cohen de Azevedo,27 Quislev 5535To the Mahamad. Hana wife of Aron RodriguesDa Costa, divorced by him on 28 Elul 5534, hassubsequently given birth to a daughter, Miryamor Maria, who must be regarded as Mamzeret.Includes letter of 27 Menahem 5538, whereasJacob Gonsales has accused Eliau de Is Lindoof being unworthy to hold office in Kaal forcertain hasty language used by him, Lindo hasrepented and satisfied H.H of the sincerity ofhis repentance, and being a devout Jew, shouldnot be subjected to any further reproach.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/39




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Letter to the Mahamad from Phineas SerraAnnouncing legacy of £20 bequeathed by hislate sister Mrs. Rebecca Penha for poor ofCongrgation and also establishment of a trustby her of £2000, from which, in default of issueof Esther Serra, £1000 shall revert toCongregation for the benefit of poor.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/40

1767 Aug 12


Letters of administration from Prerogative Courtof Archbishop of CanterburyAppointing Rachael de Leon administratrix ofestate of her daughter Sarah de Leon. Includesreceipt signed by R. de Leon (by mark) for£52.12.6 in consolidated annuities paid to herby David Abaranel and Jacob Aboab Ozorio,who apparently were administrating the estateon her behalf.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/41

1769 Jan 20


Open letter from Moses Da Costa, Parnas, 8Tamuz 5529To 'Gentlemen Brethren and Elders'. Protestingagainst decision that he must pay within amonth to Gabay, £100 usually lent for theservice of Seaca, or else vacate his office.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/42

1769 Jul


Petition of Raphael Vaz da Silva to theMahamad, 27 Menahem 5531Stating that his cousin Antonio Soares deMendonca Brandao in Lisbon has beendefrauded by his correspondent Isaac (James)de Lemos, who threatens to betray Brandao toInquisition; petitioner begs the Mahamad totake action to punish Lemos.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/43a

1771 AugSpanish orPortuguese


Copy of threatening letter from Isaac James deLemosTo Antonio Soares de Mendonca Brandao.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/43b

1771 Jun 11Spanish orPortuguese



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Order of the Mahamad to de LemosTo surrender under oath, all Antonio Soares deMendonca Brandao's letters in his possessionto the Hahem. On reverse, minute of H.H.Moseh Cohen D'Azevedo, stating Issac Jamesde Lemos had come to him and refused tosurrender the letters, but has expressed a wishfor an amicable settlement, promising to deliverthem up if that could be made.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/43c


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Letter from Isaac James de LemosTo the Mahamad stating he has surrenderedletters to the Haham under oath. Denying anyintention of betraying Antonio Soares deMendonca Brandao to Inquisition, and askingfor return of letters in the Mahamad cannotsettle his claims against Brandao.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/43d

1771 Sep 4Spanish orPortuguese

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Petition of R.V. da SilvaTo the Mahamad. Praying that letters ofAntonio Soares de Mendonca Brandao to IssacJames de Lemos be read in his presence andthat if there be nothing prejudicial to him thereinhe should keep them, but if not, they should behanded over.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/43e

1771 Oct 31Spanish orPortuguese

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Report on case of Isaac James de LemosSigned by R.M. Includes memorandum by J.R.de Valle.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/43f

n.d. [17--]Spanish orPortugueseSpanish orPortuguese


Opinion of Lord Thurlow'Poor, of whatever nation or religion, must bemaintained by Officers of Parish, where theyare found'. Includes similar opinions in detail byJ. Dunning.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/44

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Indenture of sale of grave in Old Burial GroundParties: Isaac Alvares to Benjamin Lara.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/45

1783 Apr 3


Copy of resolutions of Deputados' meetingsRelating to a congratulory address to KingGeorge III on his recovery from ill-health.Envelope in Portuguese. Includes text ofaddress.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/46

1789 Mar 27


The London Gazette, 13081Containing addresses from various bodiescongratulating George III on his recovery fromillness. Includes on page 178, addresspresented by representatives of Jewishcommunity.8 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/47

1789 Mar 28 -1789 Mar 31


Document signed by 13 YehidimIn view of difficulty that may occasionaly arisewhen no Yahid is available for election asParnas, undersigned promise in such an eventto offer themselves for post in their turn,beginning from one who shall have served inthat office earliest or paid penalty for notaccepting it and if one to whom the turn shallcome be prevented from accepting owing toillness or other impediment, the Mahamad shallexcuse him and choose next on rota.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/48

1791 Apr 14Spanish orPortuguese


Commissioners certificates for redemption ofland taxAgreeing with trustees of Congregation forredemption of £52.10.0 annual land tax on cityproperties by payment of £1928.13.4 inConsols and for rededemption of £3.7.2. annualland tax on Mile End estate by payment of£123.2.9½ Consols.3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/49

1799 May 17 -1799 May 18



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Certificates by Haham Raphael de M. Meldola,26 Hesvan 5569Abraham Zacharia Jalfon's children, Isaac,Zacharia, and Samuel have been lawfullycircumcised and admitted into Judaism, thoughborn of a Gentile mother.3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/50

1808 NovSpanish orPortuguese


Letter from M. Lindo, junior, J. Ozorio, I.M. DaCosta, and Jacob MocattaTo the Elders. Reporting that Deputies hadagreed to present an address to George IV,which was done on 23 March. Includes letteracknowledging said address from LordSidmouth.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/51

1820 Mar 23 -1820 Mar 27


Probate will of Jexiel TedesqueExtracted by E.C. Brickwood, Doctors'Commons. Includes account of his estate andother relevant papers.3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/52

1824 May 26


Summons to meeting of YehidimSigned by Ishac Nieto, Jacob Alzarez Pereyra(president) Jacob Mendes Da Costa, BenjaminMendes Pacheco, Alvaro Lopes Suasso (aliasJahacob Israel Suasso), and Abraham DaFonseca, Gabay. The Mahamad having learnedthat one of our Nation attends the Tudescos'Synagogue, have reported it to the Elders, whohave summoned Yehidim to this meeting toratify Ascama I and authorise the Mahamad ingeneral meeting of the Elders to add pecuniaryand other penalties upon delinquents, but toremit them in case of poor persons; also it isdesired to report to Yehidim that needs of thepoor are increasing, that in 5467 Finta was£600, and now permission is asked to raise if toa sum not to exceed £900, andc. Includes noteof agreement of Yehidim to proposals. Notdated.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53a

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Letter to the Mahamad, 11 Iyar 5517From Isaac Netto. States that he does notapprove of action of Beth Din, through whosenegligence many of Kahal are eating treffo;method of Bediqa practised by Tudescos isutterly inadequate and he calls for action tostop abuse.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53b

1757 AprSpanish orPortuguese

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Letter to the Mahamad, 15 Tamuz 5517Signed by Isaac Netto, Abraham Da Fonesca,Joseph Camo, Abraham Del Valle, DavidAbenatar Pimental, Judah Supino, Jacob DeJoseph Machorro, and Jacob Israel Bernal,announcing that they have taken premises inHeneage Lane for retailing meat killed by R.Haim Albahaly.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53c

1757 JulSpanish orPortugueseSpanish orPortuguese

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Letter to the Mahamad, 23 Tamuz 5517Signed by Isaac Netto, Abraham Da Fonesca,Joseph Camo, Abraham Del Valle, DavidAbenatar Pimental, Judah Supino, Jacob DeJoseph Machorro, and Jacob Israel Berna,explaining that their letter of 15 Tamuz was notintended to cause offence, but only to requestthe Mahamad's permission to submit to theirregulations.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53d

1757 JulSpanish orPortuguese

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Letter to the Mahamad, 24 Adar 5517From Isaac Netto. Resigning as member ofBeth Din because of troublesome attacks ofillness and daily occupations.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53e

1757 MarSpanish orPortuguese

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Copy of letter to Joseph SalvadorFrom Isaac Netto. Thanking him for sympathyon death of his daughter Ester Netto andcriticising competence and conduct of personput in his place as Ab Bet Din by the Mahamad,particularly in matters of Shehhita.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/53f

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Letter to the MahamadFrom Isaac Netto. After recalling the length ofhis services, he declares that many of Nationare eating treffo, and demands inquiry andremedy of this scandal: he reviews the disputethat began with a protest of Hazen David deCastro and Moseh Cohen de Azevedo againsthis sanction of Nephiha; criticises Shehhita asat present practised, pointing out that on 13May 1757 the Beth Din declared that of 3000oxen killed in the preceding 12 months by R.Haim (Albahaly) only 100 were kasher; andasserts that all cattle killed by Miranda andTudescos are treffo.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/53g

1757 May 13Spanish orPortuguese

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Memorandum on objections, 28 Hesvan 5521Raised by Isaac Netto. Against a disciple beingpreferred when his master is in town. Includescopy of letter from Benjamin Mendes Da Costato Bet Din of Amsterdam, stating that heintends to nominate R. Moseh Cohen deAzevedo as Haham.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53h


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SeelaQuestionnaire submitted by London Mahamadto Bet Din of Amsterdam on the 8 pointsconcerning the authority of H.H. Issac Netto.Not dated.3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/53i

17-- - 18--Hebrew

LMA/4521/A/03/02/002/015/JAccess by written permissiononly

Resume of seelaSubmitted by London Mahamad to Bet Din ofAmsterdam on the 8 points concerning theauthority of H.H. Isaac Netto.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/53j




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Letter to the Mahamad , 10 Kisleu 5521From Isaac De Moseh de Crasto and Jacob DeAron Israel Suasso, Parnasim of KK.T.T.,Amsterdam. Acknowledging letter of theMahamad, and announcing that they arereferring questions to their Bet Din (the office ofHaham being vacant) and promise promptcompiance.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53k


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Letter to the Mahamad of London, 20 Kisleu5521From Isaac De Crasto and Jacob IsraelSuasso, Amsterdam. Advising despatch ofdecision of Amsterdam Bet Din.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53l

1760 NovPortuguese

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Letter to London Mahamad, 20 Kisleu 5521From Abraham De Meza, Semuel de SelomoAcatan and Ishac Saruco, of Bet Din,Amsterdam. Announcing that they enclose theirunanimous decision on the questions regardingH.H. Netto.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53m


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Decision of Abraham De Meza, Semuel deSelomo Acatan and Ishac SarucoIn favour of the authority of Binj. Dias Lorenco,Dav. De Issac De Crasto, and Moseh Cohen deAzevendo, who, having been appointed by theMahamad on 24 Adar 5517 when H.H. Nettodeclined responsibility for Bet Din, had onTamuz 5517 declared that Netto could notinterfere and declare Dinim.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53n

1756Spanish orPortuguese

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Decision of Abraham De Meza, Semuel deSelomo Acatan and Ishac SarucoIncludes with signatures.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/53o

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Speech of the Mahamad at meeting of Yehidim5506Signed by Mosseh Gomez de Mesquitta,Joseph Jessurun Rodrigues (president),Abraham Aboab Osorio and Daniel MendesSeixa, submitting propsals for new rules onraising Imposta and for alteration of names oftrustees of Synagogue and Bethahaim in newlease.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/54



Plan of Mile End Bethahaim Novo by Davis andEmanuel2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/55

1889 Feb 22


Counsels' opinions regarding assessment ofSynagogue for ratesIncludes opnions of Lord Kenyon thatSynagogue should not be assessed for raisingmonies against inhabitants of City on accountof the Riots of June 1780, or to be distrainedupon in case of non-payment; of J. Glynrelating to Synagogue of "Dutch Jews", whichappealed against assessment for Church andPoor Rates; of A. Wedderburn supportingappeal of Bevis Marks Synagogue againstsame assessment; of John Maddocks and of J.Dunning, both to same effect; demand fromVestry Clerk to wardens of Bevin Marks for theirattendance at meeting of Vestry of St.Catherine Cree to show cause for non-paymentof Church Rates and 3 relevant papers.10 documentSFormer Reference: MS.0344/56

1774 Jan 20 -1782 Jan 24


Opinions of twelve Counsel regarding Jewishland holdingIncludes opinions of J. Cheshire , H. Pigot andS. Mead on same; note on suggestedamendment to oath of abjuration, with printedcopy of oath extracted from Londontte, list ofnames; opinions of Counsel: Thomas Reeve, T.Bootle, J. Willes, Richard Ffazakerley andEdward Whitaker on whether Jews canpurchase land.13 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/57

1723 Feb 25 -1723 Sep 28



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Release given by executors of John BurchellTo Joseph Da Costa and Gabriel Lopez. For allclaims: tenement of 3 cottages with 2½ acres ofgarden ground signed by Mr. Wicker, Lord ofStepney Manor; (New Betahaim); with docket;Councel's opinion and report by A. Wynne onnature and conditions of same estate andopinion of Francis Capper.5 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/58

1724 Dec 08 -1753 Apr 05


18 accounts paid for work done on theSynagogue18 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/59

1753 - 1754


Letter to the MahamadFrom Phineas Serra. In conformity with will ofMrs. Ester de Castro Ergas; he encloses amemorandum of her estate (not here) and anassignation of £45.7.10 on bankers as balancethereof, being residue of estate due under herwill to be paid to Synagogue (not here).1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/60

1759 Jan 15Spanish orPortuguese


Printed receipt for £123 16s 6dConsideration for £130 stock in 3½ per centannuities to Joseph Marques, junior, IssacRebello de Mendoza, Joseph Franco and IssacFernandes Nunes.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/61

1759 Feb 13


Articles of agreementParties: Jacob Da Costa and Benjamin MendezPacheco and Richard Hudson, bricklayer andThomas Shepherd, Carpenter to carry out workaccording to annexed plan.3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0344/62

1733 Mar 08


Printed policy of fire assuranceIssued by Corporation of London Assurance ofHouses and Goods from Fire, on house andhall in Burial Ground, for £500.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0344/63

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Royal licence to Hannah Mendes QuirosIssued by the Alien Office, Westminster, givingpermission to reside in 'London and itsneighbourhood'.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0258 (2)

1798 Aug 19


Provisional licence for Moses Israel BrandonPermission to reside in Dog Row, BethnalGreen, Middlesex for one month.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0258 (3)

1803 Dec 03

PROPERTY DEEDS


Indenture of release for Bevis Marks andassociated propertyParties: Thomas Littleton alias Poyntz ofLondon and Dame Anne his wife, daughter ofEdward Lord Littleton, Keeper of the GreatSeal; William Littleton and Thomas Powys ofLincoln's Inn; and John Holland of Sutton,Shropshire, gentleman.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0489

1650 Jan 21


Indenture of mortgage of Bevis Marks andassociated propertyParties: Sir Thomas Littleton of London andDame Anne his wife; and Robert Abdy of Albyn,Essex.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0490

1658 Mar 24


Indenture of marriage settlement, concerningproperty in the Manor of Ockendon and in BuryStreet and Bevis Marks in the parish of SaintKatherine CreechurchParties: Sir Thomas Littleton of NorthOckendon, Essex; Benjamin Baron and AnneBaron his daughter of Westcott,Gloucestershire; and Sir Thomas Walcott ofBitterley, Shropshire, Reginald Bray of GreatBarrington, Gloucestershire, Littleton Powis ofHenly, Shropshire, and Samuel Barton ofHillingley, Sussex.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0494

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Indenture of assignment of mortgage for BevisMarks and associated propertyParties: Sir Thomas Littleton alias Pointz ofLondon and Dame Anne his wife, Sir RobertAbdy of Albyn, Essex and Sir Robert Gayer;and John Bennet of Abington, Cambridgeshire.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0491

1662 Jun 20


Indenture of mortgage for Bevis Marks andassociated propertyParties: Sir Thomas Littleton alias Pointz ofLondon; and John Bennett of Abington,Cambridgeshire.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0492

1662 Dec 1


Indenture of assignment of mortgage for BevisMarks and associated propertyParties: Elizabeth Bennet and John Bennet ofAbington, Cambridgeshire, widow and son ofSir John Bennet; and Sir Elias Harvey ofChigwell, Essex.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0493

1681 Dec 4


Indenture of assignment of mortgageParties: Sir Elias Harvey of Chigwell, Essex;Dame Ann Littleton alias Pointes and SirThomas Littleton, widow and son of Sir ThomasLittleton; and Sir William Russell of NorthOckendon, Essex.Includes endorsement dated 1697.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0461

1693 Sep 29,1697 May 20


Indenture of mortgage of Chapman Rents,Cock Yard, parish of Saint Katherine ColemanParties: Samuel Wickins citizen andhaberdasher of London, William Gasse ofMarston, Oxfordshire, and James Gasse ofLondon, glass seller; and James Harris of SaintKatherine Coleman, yeoman.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0446

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Oaths upon conveyence of property in PoorJury Land, Crutchard Fryers, parish of SaintKatherine ColemanParties: Bridget Gass of Marson, Oxfordshireand her son James Gass of Saint Martin in theFields, Middlesex, glass seller; and ClementHalsey of Saint. Sepulchre, Middlesex, brewer.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0446a

1683 Nov 29


Gasse family property recordsIndenture of mortgage as well as lettercontaining oaths upon conveyance1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0446 and MS.0446/A

1666 May 15 -1683 Nov 29


Lease of Plough Yard, Bevis Marks andHeneage Lane and associated propertyParties: Dame Ann Poyntz alias Littleton ofSaint Giles in the Field, Middlesex, widow andSir Thomas Poyntz alias Littleton, speaker ofthe House of Commons; and Antonio GomesSerra, Menaseh Mendes, Alfonso Rodrigues,Manuel Nunes Mirande, Andre Lopez andPantaleo Rodrigues Mogadoiro of London,merchants.Includes plan and list of tenants.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0470

1699 Nov 13


Lease of land in Creechurch Lane used by theJewish Congregation as a Synagogue andadjacent property occupied by JosephAbendanonParties: churchwardens and trustees of SaintKatharine Creechurch; and Sir Solomon deMedina, Alvaro de Foneza, Isaac Telles deCosta, David Penso and Rowland Gideon,merchants of London.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0496

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Counterpart lease of property in CreechurchLane used by the Jewish Congregation as aSynagogueParties: Joseph de Castro, Jacob GonsalesPanteleon, Rodrigues Mogadoun, PhillipMendez da Costa and Jacob Gabay of LondonMerchants Elders of the Jewish Synagogue;and Jacob Mendez of London, merchant.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0497

1703 Jul 20


Assignment of a mortgage of Bevis Marks andassociated propertyParties: William Russell of North Hendon,Essex; Dame Anne Littleton alias Poyntz ofSaint Anne, Westminster, and ArchibaldHutcheson of Middle Temple, London; andJames Littleton of London, Captain of HMSRoyal Sovereign.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0451

1710 Jun 29


Copy of lease and release of property in theManor of Ockendon, Essex, and Bevis Marks,in settlement of Sir Thomas Littleton's estateParties: Dame Anne Littleton and others.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0471

1713 Jul 30


Indenture of bargain and sale in fee of JewishSynagogue, Bevis MarksParties: Thomas Ayles of London; and JamesLittleton of London.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0488

1713 Aug 14


Indenture of lease of Bevis Marks andassociated property, with counterpartParties: James Poyntz alias Littleton of NorthOckendon, Essex; and John Mendes da Costa,Isaac Portello, Jacob Rodriques Silva, RodrigoXimenes and Joseph Telles da Costa.1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0465 MS.0486

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Indenture and articles of agreement ofmarriage, relating to Bevis Marks propertyParties: James Littleton of North Ockendon,Essex, and Susan Littleton his eldest daughter;and Sir Barnham Rider of BoughtonMonchelsea, Kent. Relating to lands conveyedto James Littleton in LMA/4521/A/03/03/014.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0504

1717 Oct 28


Indenture of release of the Jewish Synagogueand associated property in Bevis Marks andHeneage LaneParties: James Littleton of North Ockendon,Essex, and Jane his wife; and William Claytonof Marden, Godstone, Surrey.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0505

1721 Oct 30


Sale of Halsey's rents, on the north side ofCock Court, Poor Jury LaneParties: John Dickins, stationer, of London andSusanna his wife, granddaughter of ClementHalsey of Hackney, Middlesex; and RichardFarington, citizen and distiller of London.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0448

1726 Feb 6


Indenture of lease of a piece of land adjoiningthe SynagogueParties: Richard James of London, carpenter;and Jacob Alvares Pereira, Moses Lopez Dias,Jacob Jessurun Rodrigues, Abraham de MosesFranco and Jacob Costa, the Parnassim,Gabay and Elders of the Synagogue ofPortuguese Jews.Includes a plan of the land.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0447

1727 Sep 1


Indentures of lease, release and counterpart forthe Jews' SynagogueParties: Dame Susanna Rider of BoughtonMonchelsea, Kent, widow; and Sir CharlesWager of Fulham [Knight Admiral].1 file of 3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0508 MS.0460/AMS.0460/B

1732 Apr 13 -1732 Apr 14



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Lease and counterpart of lease of property inBevis MarksParties: Alvaro Da Fonseca, Isaac Martins,Abraham da Costa, Francis Pereira of London,merchants and wardens of the Synagogue; andMoses de Medina of London, merchant.With plans.1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0469 MS.0356

1720 May 20


Indenture of assignment of lease for property inBevis MarksParties: Deborah de Medina, widow of Mosesde Medina, and her son Abraham de Medina(executors of Moses de Medina); and AlvaroLopez Suasso of Broad Street, London.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0507

1732 Jan 21


Lease and release of the Jews' Synagogue andother property, with associated fine andrecoveryLease of Jews' Synagogue and associatedproperty in Bevis Marks and Heneage Lane.Parties: Dame Susanna Rider of BoughtonMonchelsea, Kent, widow of Sir Barnham Riderand heir to the late James Littleton; and EdwardGreen of Middle Temple, London.Release of Jews' Synagogue and associatedproperty in Bevis Marks and Heneage Lane.Parties: Dame Susanna Rider of BoughtonMonchelsea, Kent, widow of Sir Barnham Riderand heir to the late James Littleton; Sir ThomasRider of Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, son andheir of Sir Barnham Rider, Philadelphia Riderand Harriet Rider; and Edward Green of MiddleTemple, London.Fine and recovery concerning 30 messuages inSaint Katharine Cree and Saint Mary Axe.1 file of 4 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0466/A MS.0466/BMS.0509/A MS.0509/B

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Indentures of lease and release: sale of theJews' Synagogue and other tenements, andannexed schedule of related documentsLease between: Sir Kenrick Clayton of Mardon,Godstone, Surrey (son, heir and an executor ofSir William Clayton), Dame Martha Wager(widow and executrix of Sir Charles Wager),Dame Susanna Rider (widow of Sir BarnhamRider), Sir Thomas Rider, Philadelphia Riderand Harriott Rider; and Philip Carteret Webb ofLincolns Inn, Middlesex.Release between eight parties: Sir KenrickClayton and William Clayton; Dame MarthaWager; Dame Susanna Rider, Sir ThomasRider, Philadelphia Rider and Harriott Rider;Gabriel Lopes, David Franco, David AboabCardozo, Moses Mendez da Costa and MosesGomez Serra; Benjamin Mendez da Costa;Moses de Parba; Natal Levi Sonsino; and PhilipCarteret Webb.With detailed description the premises' layout.1 file of 3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0510 MS.0511MS.0512

1748 Apr 5 -1748 Apr 6


Various legal documents connected to theLittleton family's property in Bury Street andBevis MarksListed in schedule in LMA/4521/A/03/03/024.1 file of 9 documents

1709 - 1725


Will, codicil and probate of Sir Thomas Poyntzalias Littleton1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0498

1709 Sep 19


Copy of an order of the Master of the Rolls inthe suit of James Littleton v. Dame Ann Littleton(widow and executrix of Sir Thomas Littleton),Archibald Hutcheson and Thomas Littleton1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0500

1713 Apr 21


Copy of a report of Sir Thomas Gery, Master ofthe Court of Rolls, relating to Sir ThomasLittleton's accounts, ordered by the Master ofthe Rolls1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0501

1713 Jul 20



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Copy of an order of the Lord Chancellorconfirming the report of Sir Thomas Gery,Master of the Court of Rolls1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0502

1713 Jul 21


Copy of a report of Sir Thomas Gery, Master ofthe Court of Rolls, concerning proposedpurchase of grounds and tenements in BerryStreet and Bevis Marks, part of the estate of thelate Sir Thomas Littleton1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0503

1713 Jul 21


Letter of Attorney of Archibald Hutcheson toexecute conveyances of the estate of the lateSir Thomas Poyntz alias LittletonAppointing John Cotton of Cutler's Hall,London.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0464

1713 May 2


Deed Poll of James Poyntz alias Littleton underthe will of Sir Thomas LittletonAppointing various messuages on Bury Streetand Bevis Marks as a jointure for his wife Jane.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0463

1722 Feb 5


Copy of the will of James Littleton dated 20 Mar1716 and its codicilsProved 22 Feb 1722.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0506

1722


Certificate of dates of death of members ofLittleton family1 docuemntFormer Reference: MS.0499

1725


Copy Order of Master of Rolls, by consentconfirming Report of Master GeryIndex to LMA/4521/A/03/03/025/005.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0487

1713 Jul 21



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Indenture of release to Philip Carteret Webb intrust for the elders of the Jews' SynagogueSame parties as the release inLMA/4521/A/03/03/024. The Synagogue nowaquired the fee simple in its buildings.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0513

1748 Apr 6


Indenture of assignment in parts of Bevis Marksand associated propertyParties: Dorcas Masters of the parish of SaintMartin, London (executrix of Sir HarcourtMasters); Dame Susannah Rider of BoughtonMonchelsea, Kent (widow of Sir Barnham Riderand heir of James Littleton), Sir Thomas Rider,Philadelphia Rider and Harriet Rider; GabrielLopes, David Franco, David Aboub Cardozo,Moses Mendes da Costa, Moses Gomes Serra,Benjamin Mendes da Costa, Moses de Paibaand Natal Levis Sousices of London,merchants; and James Dagge of Budge Row,London. For a term of 500 years.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0468

1748


Lease of the messuage of Bevis MarksSynagogue and adjoining buildings; Indentureof Assignment to New Trustees; Counterpart ofreleaseLease between: David Franco and MosesGomes Serra; and Jacob Osorio, Isaac IsraelNunes, Elias Lindo, Isaac Mendes da Costa,Daniel de Castro, and Isaac Serra.Indenture of assignment between: DavidFranco and Moses Gomes Serra; and DavidFranco, Jacob Osorio, Isaac Israel Nunes, EliasLindo, Isaac Mendes Da Costa, Daniel deCastro and Isaac Serra.Counterpart of release: David Franco andothers to Isaac Israel Nunes.1 file of 3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0358 MS.0514MS.0515

1776 May 6 -1776 Sep 12


Lease of the messuage of Bevis MarksSynagogue and adjoining buildingsParties: Isaac Israel Nunes, Daniel de Castroand Isaac Serra; and William Pearce.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0357

1790 Jul 6



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Indentures of lease and release: sale of theSynagogue and its appurtenances, buildingsetc.Parties: William Pearce; and Isaac IsraelNunes, Daniel de Castro, Isaac de AbrahamAguilar, Jacob Abentar Punentel, Isaac MendezPereira and Moses Ximenes.1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0516 MS.0517

1790 Sep 13 -1790 Sep 14


Indentures of lease and release of Bevis MarkspropertiesParties: Isaac Israel Nunes and others; andJacob Mendez Da Costa and others.1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0518 MS.0519

1797 Mar 16 -1797 Mar 17


Counterpart indenture of lease of the cornerhouse of Heneage Lane and Bevis MarksParties: Isaac Serra and other survivingtrustees of the properties of the Synagogue;and Joel Emanuel.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0520

1802 Dec 30


Indentures of lease and release of Bevis MarkspropertiesParties: Isaac Sera and others; and Jacob deFonnece Brendon and others.1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0521 MS.0522

1804 Sep 13 -1804 Sep 14


Indenture of assignment of 13 messuages ortenements in Cock Court, west side of PoorJury Lane, parish of Saint Katherine ColemanParties: Thomas Dawes of Angel Court,Throgmorton Street; Moses Montefiore, NewCourt, Saint Swithins Lane; Jacob Mendes daCosta, Bury Street of Saint Mary Axe, JacobAbenatar Pimentel, Islington, Moses Lindo theyounger, Bury Court, Saint Mary Axe, JacobOsorio, City of London, Jacob Mocatta, StokeNewington, Jacob da Fonesca Brandon,Hackney; and John Meriscoe Pearce, SaintSwithins Lane.For a term of 500 years.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0448/A

1823 Apr 4



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Leases of houses and premises in EdwardsStreet, Oxford Street and Wigmore StreetCounterpart lease of 1 Edwards Street,Portman Square, from John Lee Benham toAbraham Romanel, 22 Oct 1834. Counterpartlease of 250 Oxford Street, from AbrahamRomanel to Charles Hammond 22 Dec 1834.Assignment of lease of land, messuage,tenement and premises in Wigmore Streetbetween Abraham Romanel and MosesSamuel, 14 July 1842.1 file of 3 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0343/24 MS.0343/26MS.0343/25

1834 - 1842


Indenture of Release of Bevis Marks propertiesParties: Moses Lindo and others; and JacobLevy Bensusin and others.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0523

1835 Mar 13


Lease of 3 St James Court, Bury StreetParties: Sara Lara of Canterbury, widow, andDavid Brandon; John Jennings of Bury Street,St. Mary Axe, bricklayer.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0450

1853 Mar 21 -1855 Oct 17

LMA/4521/A/03/03/038UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access

Copies of lease and release of land inCharlestown, South Carolina for use as a burialgroundParties: Isaac da Costa of Carlestown to BeithEloim congregation (Charlestown); SaharAshamaim congregation (London); SaharAshamaim (Kingston, Jamaica) congregation;Nidhe Israel (Bridge Town, Barbados); SeheritIsrael (New York); Jeshual Israel (Newport,Rhode Island); and Mikve Israel (Savannah,Georgia). Release dated 13 Mar 1764,registered 13 Sep 1764.1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0343/07 MS.0343/08

1764 Mar 12 -1764 Sep 13



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Counterpart assignment involvingconsignments of pearls and coral from IndiaJoseph Salvador, in return for a loan of £4000,conveys to Joseph Franco, David Franco, andMoses Franco his interest in certainconsignments of pearls and coral from WilliamBrightwell of East India. With schedule ofconveyances.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/09

1771 Jun 4


Schedule of conveyances, lease, assignmentand indenture of land in South CarolinaIncludes: four-part conveyance of land in SouthCarolina from Joseph Salvador to PhineasSerra and Moses Isaac Levy; schedule ofconveyances from Joseph Salvador toresidents of the State of South Carolinaincluding Rebecca Mendes da Costa; indenture(original and copy) from Joseph Salvador toPhineas Serra and Moses Isaac Levy; lease ofland for one year from Joseph Salvador toPhineas Serra and Moses Isaac Levy;Assignment and counter-part from Salvador toSerra and Levy, of monies owing to him byManuel Gomes Carvalho and Silva at Lisbon.1 file of 7 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0624/6 MS.0343/13MS.0343/12 MS.0343/11

1774 May 13 -1779 Nov 4


Will of James Walgrave1 document

1644


Release and confirmation of Mr Sherbrook toMr Ball2 documents

1703


Lease from Mr William Gasso to Mr RichardHawkins4 documents

1666


Mr Richard Moseley and Mr Thomas Hawkes1 document

1806



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Bond of Dame Susanna Rider and CharlesWager1 document

1732


Bond to Richard Harrington1 document

1705


Property transfer from Mr William Queensmithto James Waldegrave1 document

1660


Letter to the Lord Chancellor1 document

1720


Charles Brigstock to pay grants and expenses1 document

1682


Agreement between Joseph Slow and JohnHalroy1 document

1700


James Waldegrave lease1 document

1653


Agreement between Anthony Ball and CharlesTownley1 document

1728


Will of Thomas Halsey1 document

1714


Schedule of parchment papers1 document

1817


Mildmay Park Synagogue1 file

1940



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Beth Holim evacuation to Hastings1 file

1939 - 1940


9 Hythe Street, Dartford1 file

1957 - 1973


Deed of Convenant from Lopes and others toLady Rider and others1 documentFormer Reference: BRA 2816

1747

FUNDED PROPERTY


Funded property: Synagogue and other TrustsIndexed alphabetically.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0616

1876 - 1884


Funded property: Synagogue and Trusts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1447

1903 - 1908


Funded property: Synagogue and Trusts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1448

1939 - 1952

RENTS


Cock Court estate: rent roll1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0279

1823 - 1861


Receipts for disbursements on Cock CourtIncludes specifications of repairs.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0287

1824 - 1832


Record of rent payments on various propertiesbelonging to synagogue1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0715

1875 - 1884



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'Rent book: synagogue'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0719

1875 - 1892

PLANS


Articles of agreement for enlarging and alteringCree Church Lane SynagogueParties: Abraham do Porto, Isaac Alvares andAntonio Gomes Serra, on behalf of the JewishSynagogue and W. William Pope and ThomasHarl.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0624/1

1674 May 18


Articles of agreement for building works in theneighbourhood of the SynagogueParties: Thomas Nichols and AbrahamMendes, Jacob Issurum Alvarez, AaronLamego and Issac De Avilla. Includes 2 sketchplans.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0345

1715 Mar 07


Indenture to make a burial ground in Mile EndRoad (the 'Novo' burial ground)Parties: Jacob Belmonte Ergas, BenjaminMendes, Moses Lopes Dias, Abraham Mendesda Costa otherwise John Mendes da Costa theyounger, Abraham da Fonesca, the presentParnassims and Gabay or Elders of Synagogueand Jacob Mendes da Costa the Elder.Includes around 150 signatures and seals forpayments made for graves within the burialground.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0799LMA/4521/A/03/02/001

1734 Feb 14


A plan of synagogue by H.H. Collins1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0350

17-- - 18--

PROBATE



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Copy of Decree of the Court of Chancery,Attourney General v. Henriques regarding theMarquez Dower Trust.Includes photocopy of decree andcorrespondence between Lindo and Company(solicitors) and the secretary of the Spanish andPortuguese Synagogue.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/01

1962


Declaration by Hester ActonStating that her annuity of £50 from theExchequer (for which she paid £750 loan toGovernment) has been sold by her for £800 toAlphonso Rodrigues.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/02

1714 Mar


Indenture between Joseph Rodrigues andSolomon Pereyra and othersOther parties include: Isaac Portello Moses deMedina, Rodrigo Ximenes, and John Mendesda Costa, Parnasim. Attesting that the saidJoseph Rodrigues has transferred to the otherparties documents of two annuities.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/03

1718 Aug 20


Copy of the will of Thomas RidoutDied 26 Oct 1732.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0444

1734 Jun 8


Papers concerning the estate of David de Meza1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352

1722 - 1743

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/AAccess by written permissiononly

Copy of the will of David de MezaExecuted 10 Dec 1722.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352a

1723 May 20

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/BAccess by written permissiononly

Letter from Esther widow of David de MezaRequesting the Mahamad to receive 4 bonds of£100 each in accordance with her husband'swill.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352b

17--Spanish orPortuguese



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LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/CAccess by written permissiononly

Assignment by Abraham (Lewis) Dias LorenzoAssigning to Issac de Meza £50 part of hisshare in David de Meza's estate under thelatter's will, and constituting Isaac De Meza hisattorney for the same.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352c

1733 Dec 12

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/DAccess by written permissiononly

Copy of LMA/4521/A/03/07/015/C1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352d

1733 Dec 11

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/EAccess by written permissiononly

Assignment of legacy by Abraham DiasLorenzo and his wife SarahDue under the Will of David de Meza; assigns£200, the residue of reversionary share inDavid de Meza's estate, to the Mahamad onpayment of £140 by Samson Gideon.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352e

1734 Feb 5

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/FAccess by written permissiononly

Letter from Samson Gideon and Abraham DiasLorenzo to MahamadRequesting them to preserve a copy of theassignment of same date(LMA/4521/A/03/07/015/E).1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352f

17--French

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/GAccess by written permissiononly

Articles of AgreementBetween Jacon Nunes da Costa and Isaac deMeza: the latter discharges the former frommoity of £200 due under the will of David deMeza, and da Costa in consideration ofpayment of £50 discharges de Meza frompayment of £50 and further moity of £200.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352g

1737 Mar 25

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/HAccess by written permissiononly

Bond given to James Myonet by Isaac deMeza, Abraham Munoz, and Isaac MunozBond given for £120.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352h

1738 Jun 6



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LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/IAccess by written permissiononly

Assignment by Isaac de Meza of his legacyunder the will of David de Meza to JamesMyonet1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352i

1740 Oct 1

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/JAccess by written permissiononly

Copy of LMA/4521/A/03/07/015/I1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352j

1740 Oct 1

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/KAccess by written permissiononly

Letter from Richard AmsonOn behalf of John Myonet (Mionnet) to Mr.Pereira notifying him of assignments made byIsaac De Meza to Myonet amounting to £225.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352k

1743 Apr 21

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/LAccess by written permissiononly

Discharge given by John Myonett to MahamadAcknowledging payment of £131 10s byMahamad, and thereby releasing Mahamadfrom all actions that might arise fromassignments made by the late Issac de Meza toJames Myonet on 1 Oct. 1740.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352l

1743 Jun 21

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/MAccess by written permissiononly

Discharge given by Abraham Dias Lorenzo toMahamadFor payment of legacies under the will of Davidde Meza.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352m

1743 Jun 21

LMA/4521/A/03/07/005/NAccess by written permissiononly

Memorandum of stock of East India Company£500 (with interest £525.6.0.) left by David deMeza and payments made therefrom byMahamad.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0352n

1743 Jun 21Portuguese


Papers concerning the estate of Moses Carrion1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0347

1737 - 1742


Will of Moses Carrion1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0347a

1737 Jun 9



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Release given by Manuel Rodrigues Carrion forpayments made under the will of Moses CarrionOther parties involved: Abigail Lopes deCordova, Sarah Rodrigues Nogueira, AbrahamCapadoce (as administrator for Nathan R.Carrion and Esther Rodrigues de los Reyes)and Jacob Jessurun Espinosa, Gabay, actingexecutor of the will of Moses Carrion.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0347b

1742 Aug 27


Proposal of certain terms of composition andsettlement to avoid further litigation over the willof Moses CarrionSigned by Manuel Carrion1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0347c

1742 Apr 22Portuguese


Letters between Abraham Capadoce and Davidde la Pena regarding the estate of MosesCarrionIncludes four memoranda.1 file of 14 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0347d

1741 Jul 21 -1742 Sep 4Spanish


Papers concerning the estate of Moses Carrion1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0346

1742 - 1744


Assignment in consideration of a payment of£140Benjamin Mendes da Costahis shares two-thirds in the stocks and security due to him onthe death of Esther Rodrigues Carrion, hismother, under the will of Moses Carrion.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0346a

1744 Jan 17

LMA/4521/A/03/07/007/BUnfitNot available for general access

Letter of AttorneyIn order to end the suit concerning the validityof two wills of Moses Carrion and his sanity.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0346b

1742 Jun 26



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Letter of AttorneyEsther Rodrigues Carrion, widow of NathanCarrion, appoints her son Manuel as herattorney to conclude an agreement on the suitconcerning the will of Moses Carrion, as inLMA/4521/A/03/07/007/B.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0346c

1742 Jul 5


Release to Jacob Jessurun Espinosa forpayments under the will of Moses CarrionEspinosa was the executor of the will.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0346d

1742 Sep 4


Agreement regarding probate of will of MosesCarrionParties are: (1) Manuel Rodrigues Carrion, (2)Abigail Lopes de Cordova, (3) Sarah RodriguesNogueira, (4) Esther Rodrigues Carrion, (5)Rebecca R. Carrion and Jacob Sobrinho, (6)Rachel R. Carrion, (7) Moses R. Carrion,Rachel R Carrion, Abraham De J. Cappadoceand Esther Rodrigues de los Reyes, (8) JacobJessurun Espinosa, (9) Alvaro Lopes Suassoand (10) the Mahamad.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/04

1742 Jul 22


Marriage settlementBetween (a) Manuel Rodrigues Carrion, (b)Sarah Rodrigues Nogueira daughter of AbigailLopes Cordova and (c) Benjamin Mendes DaCosta, in view of the marriage of (a) and (b),who acknowledge receipt of £441 19s 10d from(c).1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/05

1742 Mar 21


Will of Ester De Castro ErgasExecuted 31 October 1754. With account of herestate signed by Phineas Serra, 15 Jan 1759.1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0343/06

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Declaration of trust29 March 1787, by (a) Rachel Nunes Carvalho, (b) Rachel Nunes Carvalho and Isaac Serra, (c)her brothers David and Moses Nunes Carvalho,(d) Rachel Nunes Carvalho, Isaac Serra, EliasLopes Pereira, and Hananel Mendes Da Costa.Includes copy of Cardosso's will, 2 Oct 1759.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/15

1759 Mar 29 -1787 Mar 29


Declaration of trustBy (a) Rachel Nunes Carvalho, (b) RachelNunes Carvalho and Isaac Serra, (c) herbrothers David and Moses Nunes Carvalho, (d)Rachel Nunes Carvalho, Isaac Serra, EliasLopes Pereira, and Hananel Mendes Da Costa.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/16

1787 Mar 29


Declaration of trustBetween (1) Rachel Nunes Carvalho, (2)Rachel Nunes Carvalho and Isaac Serra, (3)David Nunes Carvalho and Moses NunesCarvalho and (4) Rachel Nunes Carvalho,Isaac Serra, Elias Lopes Pereira and HananelMendes da Costa.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0351

1787 Mar 29


Receipts of payment(1) Receipt of Rachel da Costa Athias forpayment of £25 by the executors of the will ofSolomon da Costa Athias; (2) Receipt byRachel da Costa Athias and J. da Costa Athiasas heirs and administrators of the property ofDavid da Costa Athias for payment of £25 bythe executors of Solomon da Costa Athias.Countersigned by Joseph de Pinto.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0303

1786 Oct 31



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Declaration of trustBetween Jacob Gonsales on one part and onthe other part, Moses (Semaiha) Nunes, DavidXimenes Cardozo, Samuel De Castro, andHannanel Mendes Da Costa, Mahamad ofSahar Asamaim. Relating to the will of LunaMendez whereby property in case of death ofMenasseh Mendez should revert to SaharAsamaim.1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0343/10 MS.0343/10a

1771 Jun 13


Declaration of trustBy Isaac Moron, Isaac Mendes Pereira, JacobAbenater Pimental and Moses Lindo junior,executors of will of Jael Abarbanel, undertakingto carry out codicil (trust of £10 per annum toLazarus Isaacs).1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/17

1790


Declaration of trustBy Moses Nunes senior, David Ximenes,Hannanel Mendes Da Costa, and EmanuelBaruh Lousada, Mahamad. Regardingindenture made on 1 March 1747 by MosesMendes and Benjamin Mendes and his wifeLuna disposing of £600 in New South SeaAnnuities, of which on the death of MenassehMendes £200 has been transferred toMahamad.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/14

1783 May 8


Declaration of trustFor £200 in New South Annuities from MendesTrust, whereby Moses Lindo attests that thissum stands in his name and in the names of hisfellow-trustees Hananel Mendes Da Costa, EmBaruh Lousada, and Elias Lopes Pereira.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/18

1800 Feb 18


Copy of will of Rebecca d'AguilarWife of baron Ephraim d'Aguilar (separatedfrom him), and formerly widow of BenjaminMendes da Costa.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0349

1793 Oct 25



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Papers concerning the estate of Moses IsaacLevyAccounts of the estate of Levy as administeredby the executor Daniel I de Castro (1808-1817),and a letter from Kingsbridge Bank to D. deCastro regarding Miss Sarah Pleydell'sforwarding to him receipt and certificate for £50 (12 March 1817).1 file of 2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0305

1795 May 4 -1817 Mar 12


Will of Isaac Penha1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/19

1804 May 16 -1804 Jun 25


Cash Book: estate of Isaac Alvares1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0432

1809


Estate of Isaac Alvarez: annual accountsLoose papers and letters referring to annuities.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1747

1809 - 1823


Receipts of stamp office on account of theestate of Isac AlvaresBetween the executors, William Langmore,Daniel de Castro, and George Jenkins, andlegatees, including the Parnasim of theCongregation and the treasurer of Beth Holim.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0354

1809 May 8 -1812 Mar 16


Will of Abraham Lopes PereiraIncludes many charitable legacies, with residueleft to the Congregation.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0343/20

1813 Dec 6


Trust of J. Guedalla, 5616Translation of agreement in respect to theCollege at Jerusalem entitled Beth Guedalla.Ascama No. 36 enacted by the Elders, 28Tebet 5616 and confirmed 6 Shebat 5616, inrespect to this trust.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.1748

1856



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Montefiore v. Guedalla: affidavits, declarationsand exhibits in lawsuit in Court of AppealWith letter summarising case by Sir AlanMocatta. Loose documents in front of volume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0660

1903


Copy of the will of Mrs. Fanny Rophe1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0406

1854-1877

MARRIAGES


Papers relating to marriage of Sarah de IsaacXimenes Cardozo and Joshua de Aaron NunesLara1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0353

1772


Letter from Abraham Levy Ximenes, 17Menaham 5532Demanding punishment of Joshua de AaronNunes Lara for giving Kidusim secretly to Sarahde Isaac Ximenes Cardozo and afterwardsmarrying her publicly in Paris without herfather's consent. Abraham Levy Ximenes alsocharges Jacob Mendes Furtado with complicity.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353o

1722 Aug 16


Letter from Joshua Lara to Elias Lindo, GabayExcusing himself from attending the meeting ofthe Mahamad.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353u

1722?


Memoranda of plaints of Isaac Ximenes andAbraham Levy XimenesIncludes statements of the Haham, Sarah deIsaac Ximenes Cardozo and Jacob MendesFurtado relating to illegal marriage of Joshua deAaron Nunes Lara and Sarah de IsaacXimenes Cardozo.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353n

1722?



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Letter from David Ximenes to the MahamadAsking that the Haham may suspend giving hisapproval to Ketuba of wedding of Joshua deAaron Nunes Lara and Sarah de IsaacXimenes Cardozo.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353f

1772 JulSpanish orPortuguese

LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/EAccess by written permissiononly

Minutes of meeting of the Mahamad, 5 Tamuz5532On plaint of Isaac Ximenes Cardozo relating tocase of Joshua de Aaron Nunes Lara andSarah de Issac Ximenes Cardozo and refers tothe Haham to make inquiries. Includesrecordings of a despacho and minutes of theMahamad of 16 Tamuz on demand of AbrahamNunes Lara, who declares that the Haham'sletter to Isaac Ximenes Cardozo wasunderstood in Paris as annulment of marriageof Joshua de Aaron Nunes Lara, and hedemands that this be rectified: Mahamadresolve that another letter from the Haham andthemselves be sent.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353c

1772 Jul 06Spanish orPortuguese

LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/FAccess by written permissiononly

Copy of original letter from the Haham MoseCohen d'AzevedoStating that abducation of Sarah de IsaacXimenes Cardozo by Joshua de Aaron NunesLara, the latter and his accomplices havebroken the Ascamot and are liable to Heremand the marriage cannot be recognized.Certified by Mahamad. 5 Tamuz 5532.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353d


LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/GAccess by written permissiononly

Copy of letter from Hama d'Azevedo, 16 Tamuz5532Stating that his letter of 5 Tamuz was notintended as an annulment of Joshua de AaronNunes Lara and Sarah de Isaac XimenesCardozo's marriage. Certified by the Mahamad.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353e




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LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/HAccess by written permissiononly

Minutes of meeting of the Mahamad, 17Menahem 5532To consider plaint of Isaac Ximenes Cardozoon the abducation of his daughter Sarah deIsaac Ximenes Cardozo by Joshua de AaronNunes Lara and their marriage. Referred toElders.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353p


LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/IAccess by written permissiononly

Copy of letter from the Haham, 1 Ab 5532On Joshua de Aaron Nunes Lara and Sarah deIsaac Ximenes Cardozo's marriage, inaccordance with decision made by theMahamad at their meeting of that date.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353j


LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/JAccess by written permissiononly

Minute of meeting of the Mahamad, 1 Ab 5532At demand of Abraham de Aaron Nunes Lara(brother of Joshua), who complains that theHaham's letter of 5 Tamuz mentioning thepenalty of Herem was understood in Paris asannulling marriage of Joshua de Aaron NunesLara and Sarah de Isaac Ximenes Cardozo.Resolved that the Haham should write anotherletter.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353I


LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/KAccess by written permissiononly

Minute of meeting of Mahamad, 12 Mehahem5532On plaint of Abraham Levy Ximenes and IsaacXimenes Cardozo against Joshua de AaronNunes Lara and Jacob Mendes Furtado andthe latter's wife on account of the secretmarriage of Joshua de Aaron Nunes Lara andSarah de Isaac Ximenes Cardozo. Meetingadjourned.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353k




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LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/LAccess by written permissiononly

Minute of meeting of Mahamad, 17 Mehahem5532To receive a plaint of Abraham Levy Ximenesand Isaac Ximenes against Joshua de AaronNunes Lara and Jacob Mendes Furtado and hiswife on account of illegal marriage of Joshua deAaron Nunes Lara and Sarah de IsaacXimenes Cardozo. Meeting adjourned.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353l


LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/MAccess by written permissiononly

Minute of meeting of Mahamad, 17 Mehaham5532On plaints concerning illegal marriage ofJoshua de Aaron Nunes Lara and Sarah deIsaac Ximenes Cardozo. Referred to specialmeeting of Elders.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353m


LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/NAccess by written permissiononly

Minutes of meeting of Mahamad, 25 Menaham5532On Joshua de Aaron Nunes Lara and Sarah deIsaac Ximenes Cardozo's marriage. Read letterfrom Abraham Levy Ximenes of 17 Mehahemcharging Joshua de Aaron Nunes Lara andJacob Mendes Furtado and signed statement ofSarah de Isaac Ximenes Cardozo exculpatingJacob Mendes Furtado. Includes interrogatoryfrom Paris, affidavit of Joseph Capadoce andhis wife. Decided that parties charged weresubject to the penalties of Ascama 66, andshould be suspended from being Yehidim; theyshould never have Misvot, and their offeringsshould not be accepted, and on death theyshould not be buried except behind boards.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353q

1722 Aug 24

LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/OAccess by written permissiononly

Rough draft of preceding minutes(LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/N)1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353r

1722 Aug 24



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LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/PAccess by written permissiononly

Signed statement of Sarah de Isaac XimenesCardozoJacob Mendes Furtado and his wife Clara didnot instigate her, or assist or accompany her, inher elopement with Joshua de Aaron NunesLara, and that her previous statement to thecontrary was extorted from her under duress.Not dated.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353t

1722?

LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/QAccess by written permissiononly

Letter of Abraham Cohen d'AzevedoTo Mahamad, saying that he will be unable toattend the meeting of Mahamad on 24 August.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353v


LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/RAccess by written permissiononly

Minutes of meeting of the MahamadAbraham Cohen d'Azevedo is charged byPhineas Gomes Serra with havingaccompanied Joshua de Aaron Nunes Laraand Sarah de Isaac Ximenes Cardozo to Parisas an accomplice and is condemned to samepenalties as other culprits.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353s


LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/SAccess by written permissiononly

Sworn affidavit of Joseph Capadoce Includes his wife, Abigail, sister of Sarah deIsaac Ximenes Cardozo. Charging Joshua deAaron Nunes Lara and Jacob Mendes Furtadowith carrying off Sarah de Isaac XimenesCardozo illegally and without knowledge ofdeponents. Signed by William Nash, Mayor on21 August 1772.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353x

1722 Aug 21

LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/TAccess by written permissiononly

Letter of Jacob Mendes FurtadoTo Mahamad, excusing himself from attendingtheir meeting of that date.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353w

1722 Aug 24

LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/UAccess by written permissiononly

Translation of interrogatory1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353h

1772 Jul 22



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LMA/4521/A/03/08/001/VAccess by written permissiononly

Interrogatory by Gilles Pierre Chenu, Conseillerdu Roy, of ParisGiving statements of Sarah de Isaac Ximenesrelating to details of her elopement with Joshuade Aaron Nunes Lara.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0353g

1772 Jul 22French


Correspondence relating to proposed marriageof Reverend D. A. J. Cardozo and Mrs.Florence MeyersIncludes opinion of King's Counsel, Sir JamesMelville.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0638

1930 - 1931

GENERAL PROPERTY


The Old Three Mackerel Public House deedsand documents1 large bundle

1771 - 1899


Schedule of deeds and documents handedover by Messrs Lindo & Co.1 file

193-


Pacifico AlmshousesIncludes rules and regulations.1 file

17-- - 18--


Barrows' Almshouses1 file

17-- - 18--


Schedule of Mile End Road Deeds

1 file

1840, 1929


Hebra and Guemilot Hasadim bond and list ofduties1 file

1880


Jewish Provident Burial Society1 file

1909



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Drum Condragh, Ireland, burial ground1 file

1748


Mile End legal documentation1 bundle of 9 documents

1849 - 1906


Miscellaneous propertiesIncludes conveyance, deed and trustdocumentation.1 file

1840 - 1906


Property instructions1 file

18--


19 Palace Gate, Kensington conveyance1 file

1883


Agreement between Ashton and Green IronCompany and Haim Guedalla1 file

1894


Haydon Square, Minories and Mansell Streetfreehold property auction1 file

1869


Situation of property insured1 file

1919


Alliance Assurance Company Limited FireDepartment1 file

1940 - 1941


96 Maida Vale1 file

1956 - 1961


Agreement with the Reverend J Graziani1 file

1961



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62 Rodney Court, Maida Vale1 file

1963 - 1971


Lease from Mr Barrett Walkwood to Mr RichardJames1 file

1727


E C Cohen list1 file

1836


Lease to David Sammuels from the Lord Mayorof LondonConcerns 10 Artillery Place on the West side ofCity Road.1 file

1851


Copy draft lease from Mr L Almomino to MrHenry King1 file

1851


Extract from copy draft mortgage of Mr HCoyley1 file

1885


Contract of sale for Mr David de Pass, MrJoseph Sebag, Mr Nathaniel Montefioe andAbraham Mocatta to Mr Joseph Pickard and MrThomas Pickard.1 file

1860


Agreement between Mr Thomas Sharpe andFrancis Jarret Hill.1 file

1863


Settlement between Mr England and MissReaches to Mr James Keily and Mr RobertScott.1 file

1874


Agreement with R Merton to the Spanish andPortuguese Jews Orphan Society for 9 HowleyPlace Paddington.1 file

1883



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Correspondence regarding a synagogueproperty in Heneage Lane1 file

1888


No. 9 Jewry Street freehold sale1 file

1890


Freeholds and Finances of the CongregationSecond and Final report1 file

1893


Deed of declaration of trust by Haim Guedalla1 file

1895


Alliance Assurance Company1 file

1826


Indenture for No. 51 Gracechurch Street in theCity of London1 file

1906


Agreement as to the new buildings adjoiningNo. 24 Threawt Street1 file

1910


Certificate of title to Harold M Wiener inCalgary, Alberta1 file

1911


Certificate of title to Harold M Wiener inCalgary, Alberta1 file

1912


Alliance Assurance Company Limited1 file

1916


Estate Trustees of the Spanish and PortugueseJews Synagogue1 file

1928



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Mildmay Park Synagogue1 file

1937

FINANCE

ACCOUNT BOOKS


Annual accounts: 5436 to 5438 (Selomoh deMedina, Gabay)Recording offerings by Yehidim and Forasteiros(foreigners or strangers).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0359

1676 - 1678


Annual accounts: 5439 to 5440 (Abraham dePorto, Gabay)Recording offerings by Yehidim & Forasteiros,sundry outlays and distributions.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0360

1678 - 1680


Annual accounts: 5440 to 5441 (JacobGonzales, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0361

1680 - 1681


Annual accounts: 5441to 5442 (Abraham DeLiz, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0362

1681 - 1682


Annual accounts: 5445 (Benjamin Franco,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0363

1684 - 1685


Annual accounts: 5448 (Abraham Lopes deBrito, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0364

1687 - 1688


Annual accounts: 5449 (Moseh Henriquez deMesquita, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0365

1688 - 1689



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Annual accounts: 5450 (David Israel Penso,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0366

1689 - 1690


Annual accounts: 5451 (Menaseh Mendes,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0367

1690 - 1691


Annual accounts: 5452 (Abraham VazMartines, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0367/A

1691 - 1692


Annual accounts: 5453 (Moseh Israel Nunes,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0368

1692 - 1693


Annual accounts: 5454 (Joseph Mendes deCastro, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0369

1693 - 1694


Annual accounts: 5455 (Abraham MendesMachado, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0370

1694 - 1965


Annual accounts: 5456 (Joseph IsraelHenriques, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0371

1695 - 1696


Annual accounts: 5457 (Isaac Roiz Mogarouro,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0371/A

1696 - 1697


Annual accounts: 5458 (Phineas Gomes Serra,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0372

1697 - 1698



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Annual accounts: 5459 (Moseh Mendes daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0373

1698 - 1699


Annual accounts: 5460 (Abraham MendesMachado, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0373/A

1699 - 1700


Annual accounts: 5462 (Rohyel Abudiente,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0374

1701 - 1702


Annual accounts: 5464 (Isaac RodriguesPortello, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0375

1703 - 1704


Annual accounts: 5465 (Moseh de Medina,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0376

1704 - 1705


Annual accounts: 5466 (Isaac Jesurun Mendes,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0377

1705 - 1706


Annual accounts: 5467 (Isaac FernandexNunes, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0377/A

1706 - 1707


Annual accounts: 5468 (Moseh da Silva,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0377/B

1707 - 1708


Annual accounts: 5469 (Jahacob da Veiga,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0378

1708 - 1709



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Annual accounts: 5470 (Ishac Da CostaAlvarenga, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0379

1709 - 1710


Annual accounts: 5471 (Moseh Da Costa,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0380

1710 - 1711


Annual accounts: 5472 (Semuel Da CostaAlvarenga, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0381

1711 - 1712


Annual accounts: 5473 (Abraham MosehFranco, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0382

1712 - 1713


Annual accounts: 5474 (Joseph Telles daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0383

1713 - 1714


Annual accounts: 5475 (Abraham DavidMendes da Costa, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0384

1714 - 1715


Annual accounts: 5476No Gabay served that year.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0385

1715 - 1716


Annual accounts: 5477 (Moseh Dias Arias,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0386

1716 - 1717


Annual accounts: 5478 (Abraham De MosehMendes da Costa, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0387

1717 - 1718



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Annual accounts: 5479 (Joseph de Jacob daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0388

1718 - 1719


Annual accounts: 5480 (Aharon Pereira,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0389

1719 - 1720


Annual accounts: 5481 (Jacob FernandesNunes, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0800

1720 - 1721


Annual accounts: 5482 (Abraham FrancoNunes, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0801

1721 - 1722


Annual accounts: 5483 (Jacob Alvaers Pereira,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0802

1722 - 1723


Annual accounts: 5484 (David Lopes Pereyra,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0803

1723 - 1724


Annual accounts: 5485 (Jacob de MosesMendes da Costa, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0804

1724 - 1725


Annual accounts: 5486 (Jacob Israel Suasso,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0805

1725 - 1726


Annual accounts: 5487 (Jacob de David daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0806

1726 - 1727



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Annual accounts: 5488 (Jacob de MosesFranco, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0807

1727 - 1728


Annual accounts: 5489 (Daniel DiasFernandes, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0808

1728 - 1729


Annual accounts: 5490 (Jacob Gomez Serra,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0809

1729 - 1730


Annual accounts: 5491 (Selomo de MosehHisq. Mendes, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0810

1730 - 1731


Annual accounts: 5492 (Jacob Israel Bernal,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0811

1731 - 1732


Annual accounts: 5493 (Benjamin MendesPacheco, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0812

1732 - 1733


Annual accounts: 5494 (Jacob de IshacJesurun Alvares, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0813

1733 - 1734


Annual accounts: 5495 (Abraham da Fonseca,Gabay)Alphabetical index at end (not used).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0814

1734 - 1735


Annual accounts: 5496 (Benjamin Mendes daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0815

1735 - 1736



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Annual accounts: 5497 (Daniel Mendes Seixas,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0816

1736 - 1737


Annual accounts: 5498 (Abraham Dafonseca,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0817

1737 - 1738


Annual accounts: 5499 (Haim Supino, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0818

1738 - 1739


Annual accounts: 5500 (Joseph DiazFernandes, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0819

1739 - 1740


Annual accounts: 5501 (David Franco, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0820

1740 - 1741


Annual accounts: 5502 (Moseh de AbrahamPereyra, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0821

1741 - 1742


Annual accounts: 5503 (Jacob Alvarez Pereyra,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0822

1742 - 1743


Annual accounts: 5504 (Jacob Israel Bernal,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0823

1743 - 1744


Annual accounts: 5505 (Moses Mendes daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0824

1744 - 1745



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Annual accounts: 5506Signed by Joseph Yeshurun Rodrigues,presidente.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0825

1745 - 1746


Annual accounts: 5507 (Naftali Levi Sonsino,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0826

1746 - 1747


Annual accounts: 5508 (Jacob Baruh Lousada,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0827

1747 - 1748


Annual accounts: 5509 (Jacob JessurunRodrigues, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0828

1748 - 1749


Annual accounts: 5510 (Joseph Hisquiau deChaves, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0829

1749 - 1750


Annual accounts: 5511 (Ishac Rebello deMendonca, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0830

1750 - 1751


Annual accounts: 5512 (David AbentarPimentel, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0831

1751 - 1752


Annual accounts: 5513 (Jacob Levi Sonsino,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0832

1752 - 1753


Annual accounts: 5514 (Moses de JacobFranco, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0833

1753 - 1754



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Annual accounts: 5515 (Isaac Jesurun Alvares,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0834

1754 - 1755


Annual accounts: 5516 (Jeudah de SelomonSupino, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0835

1755 - 1756


Annual accounts: 5517 (Isaac Mendes daCosta, sen., Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0836

1756 - 1757


Annual accounts: 5518 (Hananel Mendes daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0837

1757 - 1758


Annual accounts: 5519 (Isaac FernandesNunes, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0838

1758 - 1759


Annual accounts: 5520 (Ephraim de Aguilar,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0839

1759 - 1760


Annual accounts: 5521 (Jacob Osorio, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0840

1760 - 1761


Annual accounts: 5522 (Isaac Mendes daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0841

1761 - 1762


Annual accounts: 5523 (Moses Isaac Levy,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0842

1762 - 1763



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Annual accounts: 5524 (Joshua Mendes daCosta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0843

1763 - 1764


Annual accounts: 5525 (Raphael Franco,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0844

1764 - 1765


Annual accounts: 5526 (David ZimenesCardozo, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0845

1765 - 1766


Annual accounts: 5527 (David Supino, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0846

1766 - 1767


Annual accounts: 5528 (S. de S. Castro,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0847

1767 - 1768


Annual accounts: 5529 (Isaac Israel Nunes,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0848

1768 - 1769


Annual accounts: 5530 (Ab. Levy Ximenes,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0849

1769 - 1770


Annual accounts: 5531Signed by presidente: Sem. Nunes, DaviedXimenes, Jacob Osorio and Ephraim LopesPereira.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0850

1770 - 1771


Annual accounts: 5532 (Eliau Lindo, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0851

1771 - 1772



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Annual accounts: 5533 (I. Serra, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0852

1772 - 1773


Annual accounts: 5534 (D. Alvers Rebello,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0853

1773 - 1774


Annual accounts: 5535 (J. R. Peynado, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0854

1774 - 1775


Annual accounts: 5536 (David Lopes Pereira,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0855

1775 - 1776


Annual accounts: 5537 (E. Bh. Lousada,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0856

1776 - 1777


Annual accounts: 5538 (A. H. Franco, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0857

1777 - 1778


Annual accounts: 5539 (I. B. Lousada, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0858

1778 - 1779


Annual accounts: 5540 (Rl. Rs. Brandon,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0859

1779 - 1780


Annual accounts: 5541 (I. Moron, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0860

1780 - 1781


Annual accounts: 5542 (J. B. Lousada, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0861

1781 - 1782



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Annual accounts: 5543 (Benjamin Lara, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0862

1782 - 1783


Annual accounts: 5544 (I. Moron, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0863

1783 - 1784


Annual accounts: 5545 (Jacob Samuda,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0864

1784 - 1785


Annual accounts: 5546 (Gabriel Israel Brandon,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0865

1785 - 1786


Annual accounts: (Benjamin M. Pereira, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0866

1786 - 1787


Annual accounts: 5548 (M. Ximenes, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0867

1787 - 1788


Annual accounts: 5549 (Isaac M. Pereira,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0868

1788 - 1789


Annual accounts: 5550 (Jacob AbenatarPimentel, Gabay, unsigned)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0869

1789 - 1790


Annual accounts: 5551 (Isaac Aguilar, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0870

1790 - 1791


Annual accounts: 5552 (Moseh de Eliau Lindo,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0871

1791 - 1792



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Annual accounts: 5553 (S. Montefiore, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0872

1792 - 1793


Annual accounts: 5554Signed by Gabriel Israel Brandon, Parnaspresidente.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0873

1793 - 1794


Annual accounts: 5555 (Jacob Barrow, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0874

1794 - 1795


Annual accounts: 5556 (F. Lindo, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0875

1795 - 1796


Annual accounts: 5557 (I. Rebello de Mendoca,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0876

1796 - 1797


Annual accounts: 5558 (Abraham MendesPereira, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0877

1797 - 1798


Annual accounts: 5559 (Isaac R. Furtado,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0878

1798 - 1799


Annual accounts: 5560 (Jacob Mocatta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0879

1799 - 1800


Annual accounts: 5561 (signed by GabrielIsrael Brandon)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0880

1800 - 1801


Annual accounts: 5562 (Jacob da F. Brandon,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0881

1801 - 1802



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Annual accounts: 5563 (D. I. Brandon, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0882

1802 - 1803


Annual accounts: 5564 (G. I. Brandon, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0883

1803 - 1804


Annual accounts: 5565 (D. A. Lindo, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0884

1804 - 1805


Annual accounts: 5566 (M. de Levante, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0885

1805 - 1806


Annual accounts: 5567 (D. Samuda, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0886

1806 - 1807


Annual accounts: 5568 (D. Mocatta, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0887

1807 - 1808


Annual accounts: 5569 (Jacob de Gabriel IsraelBrandon, Gabay, unsigned)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0888

1808 - 1809


Annual accounts: 5570 (Jacob Guedalla,Gabay, unsigned)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0889

1809 - 1810


Annual accounts: 5571 (M. B. Lousada, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0890

1810 - 1811


Annual accounts: 5572 (D. Lindo, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0891

1811 - 1812


Annual accounts: 5573 (Simon Barrow, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0892

1812 - 1813



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Annual accounts: 5574 (Joshua Brandon,Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0893

1813 - 1814


Annual accounts: 5575 (M. Montefiore, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0894

1814 - 1815


Annual accounts: 5576 (J. I. Brandon, Gabay)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0895

1815 - 1816


Annual accounts: 55771 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0896

1816 - 1817



1817 - 1818



1818 - 1819



1819 - 1820



1820 - 1821



1821 - 1822



1822 - 1823



1823 - 1824



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1825 - 1826



1826 - 1827



1827 - 1828



1828 - 1829



1829 - 1830



1830 - 1831



1831 - 1832



1832 - 1833



1833 - 1834



1834 - 1835



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1835 - 1836



1836 - 1837



1837 - 1838



1838 - 1839



1839 - 1840



1840 - 1841



1841 - 1842



1842 - 1843



1843 - 1844



1844 - 1845



1845 - 1846



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1846 - 1847



1847 - 1848



1848 - 1849



1849 - 1850



1850 - 1851



1851 - 1852



1852 - 1853



1853 - 1854



1854 - 1855



1855 - 1856



1856 - 1857



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1857 - 1858



1858 - 1859



1859 - 1860



1860 - 1861



1861 - 1862



1862 - 1863



1863 - 1864



1864 - 1865



1865 - 1866


Annual accounts: 5627 to 56301 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0946

1866 - 1870



1870 - 1875



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1875 - 1882

LEDGERS


LedgerContains a record of sums due for meatsupplied to members of the Community withreceipts, and an account of outlays and receiptsfor Bet Ahaim.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0409

1732-1760


Ledger, 5493 - 55061 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0414


LMA/4521/A/04/02/003UnfitAccess by written permissiononly













Ledger, 5567 - 5579Not indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0727




1820 - 1842



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1842 - 1859



1859 - 1876


Ledger1 volume

1876 - 1878


Ledger1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1751

1879


Ledger1 volume

1880 - 1885


Ledger1 volume

1886 - 1892


LedgerInterleaved with annotated printed statement ofrevenue and expenditure, capital receipts andpayments, and a list of freeholds, leaseholdsand funded property of the Synagogue (1896)and expenses account for Lauderdale RoadSynagogue.1 volume

1893 - 1900


Ledger1 volume

1901 - 1909


Ledger1 volume

1909 - 1915



1916 - 1922



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Ledger1 volume

1923 - 1928


Ledger1 volume

1928 - 1934


Ledger1 volume

1935 - 1941


LedgerInterleaved with printed statement of revenueand expenditure and list of freeholds,leaseholds and invested funds (1945), letterfrom the treasurer of the Portuguese MarranosCommitee (31 Dec 1946) and other papers.1 volume

1942 - 1948


Ledger1 volume

1949 - 1952



1958 - 1963


Ledger: payment of fees for unidentifiedorganisationWith fee-payer's addresses.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1802

1923 - 1927


Ledger of cash and bank accounts for theSynagogue and its trustsIncludes: cash account of synagogue and trustsadministered by it, 5635 - 5636; synagoguecash account, 1878 Oct -1879 Jan; variousbank accounts, 1874 - 1877; and cash accountof the Trust Funds administered by thesynagogue, 1878.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0617

1875 - 1878



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New prayer books: account bookSales and expenditure for production of prayerbooks.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0480

1898-1913

CASH BOOKS


'Livro das Cazas perten Sentes ao Kaal K. ados Deuem'Details of houses bought and rented out by theCongregation.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0390



'Cash book Sedaca' Tisry 5588 - Tebet 55891 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0424

1828 - 1829


Cash book Tisry 5590 - Elul 55911 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0425

1829 - 1830


Cash book 5592 - 55941 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1442

1831 - 1834


Cash book of Congregation's Secretary M.AlmosninoVarious loose papers, probably Synagoguepetty expenses, inserted.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0629

1833 May 17 -1835 Sep 7


Cash book of Congregation's Secretary M.AlmosninoLabelled 'Private Cash Book'.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0720

1835 Sep 6 -1837 Aug 31


Cash book of Congregation's Secretary M.Almosnino1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0713

1840 Jan -1842 Jun



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Cash book of Congregation's Secretary M.AlmosninoLabelled 'Private Cash Book'.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1579

1842 - 1845


Cash book of Congregation's Secretary M.Almosnino1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1466

1847 Mar -1849 Apr


Cash book of Congregation's Secretary M.AlmosninoVarious loose papers, probably Synagoguepetty expenses, inserted.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0628

1849 Apr 23 -1850 Aug 15


Cash bookList of applicants for a lying in charity andvarious accounts (including distribution ofMontefiore and A. Pinto funds) recorded in theback of the volume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0717

1866 - 1867


Cash bookVarious additional accounts at back of volume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0630

1868 Jan 2 -1871 Jun 30


Cash book1 volume

1876 - 1881


Cash book1 volume

1881 - 1890



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Cash book1 volume

1890 - 1900


Cash book1 volume

1900 - 1909


Cash book1 volume

1909 - 1918


Cash book1 volume

1918 - 1925


Cash book1 volume

1926 - 1932


Cash book1 volume

1933 - 1946


Cash book1 volume

1947 - 1951


Cash bookTabulated with headings.1 volume

1951 - 1954



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1954 - 1958



1958 - 1961



1961 - 1965



1965 - 1968


Petty and sundry expenditureFor Bevis Marks and BryanstonRoad/Lauderdale Road synagogues.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1449

1887 - 1899


Petty Cash BookInterleaved with loose papers relating to incometax.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1797

1957 - 1961


Petty Cash Book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1798

1961 - 1963


Petty Cash Book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1799

1963 - 1966



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Cash Book: unspecified charityCash account 1875 - 1876; New account 1876 -1877; list of borrowers due to repay loans fromthe Moses Lara Trust 1878 - 1879; repaymentof Lara Trust loans 1875 - 1877; payment tochoristers Sep 1877; contribution to theMetropolitan Hospital Sunday Fund 1876 -1877; and lists of inmates of the Barrow andCock Court almshouses.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0634

1875 Jun 30 -1878 Apr


Cash Book: unspecified charityCash account 1977 - 1880; dividend account1880 (repeating entries fromLMA/4521/A/04/03/033); loan fund from andrepayments to the Lara Trust 1880;contributions to the Metropolitan HospitalSunday Fund 1879; contributions to JerusalemCollege fund; list of choristers; and list ofinmantes of Barrow and Cock Courtalmshouses.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1462

1877 Oct -1880


Cash Book: unspecified charity, dividendaccountInterleaved with printed list of Yehidim, March1892.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1752

1879 Jul -1887 Dec


'Cash book: Synagogue'Possibly a rough cash book.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1443

1873 - 1877


'Cash book No. 1 Account'Tabulated with headings: receipts from grants,dividends, distribution of special trusts,subscriptions and donations, loans account,legacies and investments and sundries; andpayments for weekly grants, generalassistance, salaries, general expenses, loans,legacies, investment account, donations forspecial distribution and sundries. Possiblyconnected to the Board of Guardians.1 volume

1949 - 1960



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Cash Book: unspecified1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1737

1938 - 1960


Cash book1 volume

Jan 1886

JOURNALS


Journal 5493 - 55061 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0403

1732 Oct -1746 SepSpanish orPortuguese



1746 Sep 3 -1763 Sep 7Spanish orPortuguese


Journal 5523 - 5540With index (possibly not for this volume).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0730













1819 - 1841



1841 - 1858



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1858 - 1876


Journal1 volume

1876 - 1949


JournalRecords application of income from variousinvestments, legacies and trusts (includingLondon Sephardic Trust) 1950 - 1966. AlsoJoseph Sebag and Company's non poolaccount 1965 - 1970. Interleaved withcorrespondence regarding investments (1969).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1796

1950 - 1970


JournalRecords application of income from variousinvestments, legacies and trusts (includingLondon Sephardic Trust). Entries in front andback of volume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1795

1966 - 1976

FINTA AND OFFERINGS


'O que se cobrou nos ultimos Seis mezes de5493' (What is charged in the last six months of5493)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0986

1733Portuguese


'Cobrancas de 5494' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0987



'Cobrancas 5495' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0988







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'5497 Cobrancas' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0990









'Cobrancas de 5500 y ditto de 5501' (Charges)

1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0993



'Cobrancas de 5502 5003' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0994



'Cobrancas de 5504 e 5505' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0995



'Cobrancas de 5506 5507 5508 & 5509'(Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0996



'Cobrancas de 5510 & 5511 5512' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0997



'Cobrancas de 5515/16' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0413



'Cobrancas de 5517 & 5518' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0998



'Cobrancas de 5519 - 5520' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0394




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'Cobrancas de Anno 5521 & 5522' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0999



'Cobrancas de 5523 5524 5525' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1400



'Cobrancas A[nn]o 5525 5526 5527' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1401



'Cobrancas A[nn]o 5527 & 28 & 29' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1402



'Cobrancas A[nn]o 5529 5530' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1403



'Cobrancas A[nn]o 5531 & 32' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1404



'Cobrancas A[nn]o 5533, 4' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1405









'Cobrancas 5539 5540' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1408



'Cobrancas 5541 5542 5543' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1409




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'Cobrancas A[nn]o 5543, 5544, 5545, 5546,5547, 5548' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1410

1783-1787Portuguese


'Cobrancas A[nn]o 5548 9 50 51 52 53 54'(Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1411



'Cobrancas A[nn]o 5554 a 5561' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1412



'Cobrancas 5561 a 5566' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1413



'Cobrancas 5567 68 69 70 71' (Charges)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1414



'Cobrancas ultimos 5571 a 5576 pr[imerios] 6Mezes' (Collection from the end of 5571 to thefirst six months of 5576)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1415



'Receipts' 5576 - 55811 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1420

1815 - 1821



1821 - 1831



1830 - 1840



1839 - 1849



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1848 - 1856



1856 - 1864



1863 - 1870



1870 - 1876


'Finta & Offerings Receipts'Interleaved with Metropolitan Hospital SundayFund donation forms and notes concerningdonations to the Fund.1 volume

1880 - 1883


'Finta Offerings & Contributions Beth Haim:Receipts'1 volume

1884 - 1910


'Finta Offerings & Contributions Beth Haim:Receipts'1 volume

1910 - 1925


Finta Offerings and Contributions Receipts1 volume

1925 - 1942


'Finta Offerings and Special Contributions'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1438

1942 - 1953


'Finta Offerings & Special Contributions'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1439

1953 - 1961



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'Finta Cash Book'Also records payments of a voluntary levy andL.R. [Lauderdale Road?] seat rental.Interleaved with membership lists.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1738

1967 - 1968


Tagged offerings book: Terra Santa fund1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0237

17--


Tagged offerings book 5595 (empty)Front inscribed with Hebrew chronogram andtext "charity preserveth from death".1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0750



Tagged offerings bookFront inscribed with Hebrew chronogram andtext.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0418



Tagged offerings book 56001 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0555

1840


Tagged offerings books: Terra Santa andCauvitos fund1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0556

1840?


Tagged offerings bookWith printed list of offerings: Beth Holim,Shaare Tikva, Heshaim, Terra Santa andCautivos.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0668

18--


Offerings ledger: individual members' accounts5589 - 5600Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1436

1828 - 1840



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Offerings ledger: individual members' accountsTwo indexes in front and back of volume (backindex gives addresses). Amounts given by LifeGovernors at dinner in January 1870 listed atrear of volume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0324

1862 - 1880


Offerings ledger: individual members' accounts5627 - 5633Indexed. Also records fines at meeting ofElders (1866 - 1879). List of elders for Jan 1880and Dec 1879 interleaved in the back of thevolume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1433

1866 - 1873


Offerings ledger: individual members' accounts5629 - 56331 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1434

1868 - 1873


Offerings ledger: individual members' accounts5634 - 5638Indexed.Interleaved with forms used to bill members fortheir offerings.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1435

1873 - 1878


Offerings ledger: individual members' accountsfrom 5639Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0635

1878 Sep -1887


Offerings ledger: individual members' accounts5632 - 5640Indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1444

1871 - 1879


Offerings ledger: individual members' accounts5639 - 5640Indexed. Arranged alphabetically by surname.Yehidim and Congregantes listed separately(Congregantes accounts start on p. 299).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1445

1879 - 1880



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Offerings ledger: individual members' accountsIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1437

1880 - 1886


'Livro De Promesas para Misvah de TerahSanta' 5513 - 5590 (Offerings for Terra Santa)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0404



Daily offerings book 5565 - 55661 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1418

1804 - 1806


Daily offerings book 5568 - 55711 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1417

1807 - 1811


'Daily Offering Book' 5578 - 55831 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1428

1817 - 1821



1821 - 1826



1826 - 1831


'Sedaca Daily Offerings' 5596 - 56011 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1431

1836 Mar -1841 Aug


Offerings Book, 5626 - 5640Also includes accounts for offerings to charities5634 - 5636 and offerings at Mrs Andrades,Islington, 5627 - 5630.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1432

1865 - 1880



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Offerings book, 5632 - 5640Includes notes on arrangements maderegarding Castello and Brandon Mantles andBells 1872 - 1873 in favour of the BranchSynagogue on the final pages.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0644

1872 - 1880


Annual statements of offerings: Terra Santaand Cautivos 5592 - 5644Indexed. Yearly record of offerings made, billsissued, bills paid and arrears.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0554

1832 - 1884


'Deudores do Anno 5494' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0416



'Devittos de 5495' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0949



'Devitos de 5496' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0950



'5497 Devitos' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0951



'Devitos de 5498' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0952













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'Devittos de 5511 & de 5512' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0956



'Devittos de 5513/14' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0959



'Devittos de 5515/6' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0411



'Devittos De 5518 & 5519' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0960



'Devittos De 5519 & 5520' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0961



'Devittos do Anno 5521 & 22' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0962



'Devitos A[nn]o 5530 & 5531' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0957



'Devitos Anno 5532 3 4' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0963



'Devitos 5535 6 7 8' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0958



'Devitos 5538 5539 5540' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0964



'Devitos 5541 2 3' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0965




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'Devitos 5544 5' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0969



'Devitos Anno 5546 7 8 p[rimei]ros 6/m[eses)'(Debtors for the year 5546 5547 and the first 6months of 5548)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0968



'Devitos A[nn]o 5548 9 50' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0700



'Devitos A[nn]o 5550 51' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0701



'Devitos 5552 & 5556' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0702



'Devitos parte 5556 57 58 59' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0704



'Devitos 5560 & 5662' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0705



'Devitos Ult[im]os 6 Mezes 5562 parte de 5563' (Debtors for the last 6 months of 5562 and partof 5563)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0706

1802Portuguese


'Devitos 5563 a prim[eiros] 6/m 5567' (Debtorsfor 5563 to the first 6 months of 5567'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0707



'Devitos 5567, 5568, 5569, 5570' (Debtors)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0709




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'Devitos 5571 prim[eir]o[s] 5575' (Debtors for5571 to first 5575)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0710



'Devitos ult[im]os 5575 - ult[imos] 5579'(Debtors for the last 5575 to the last 5579)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0710/A



'Debtors commencing 1st 6 months 5580Ending 2nd 6 months 5585'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0970

1819 - 1825


Debtors 5686 - 56901 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0978

1825 - 1830


'Debtors 5591 to 5595'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0714

1830 - 1835


'Debtors 5590 to 5600'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0979

?1830 - 1840


'Debtors 5600 - 5605'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0971

1840 - 1845



1845 - 1850



1850 - 1855



1855 - 1860



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1860 - 1863



1863 - 1869



1869 - 1874



1874 - 1879


Ledger of outstanding debts 5529 - 5554Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0984



Ledger of outstanding debts 5556 - 5567Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0703



'Contas dos Devedores a Sedaca' (Accounts ofthe Sedaca Debtors) 5567 - 5575Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0708



'Devedores a Sedaca' (Debtors to the Sedaca)5575 - 55811 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0711



'Ledger of outstanding debts'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0712

1820 - 1826


Ledger of outstanding debts 5590 - 5606Indexed. Arranged alphabetically.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0723

1829 - 1846



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'Ledger of Outstanding Debts' 5606 - 5632Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1427

1845 - 1872


'Congregantes Outstanding Debtors Ledger'5636 - 5640Indexed. Arranged alphabetically.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0981

1875 - 1880


'Devitos atrazados 5534-5553' (Debtor'sarrears)Individual's debts for offerings and Finta.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1416



Roll dos Devitos 5493 - 55301 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0412



Roll dos Devitos 5531 - 55691 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0966



Roll dos Devadores 5570 - 5600, List ofDebtors to the Sedaca 5570 - 55991 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0967

1809 - 1840


Lists of outstanding debts 5621 - 5633Lists arranged alphabetically and split up intoYehidim and Congregantes.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0980

1861 - 1873


Letters from debtors concerning payment ofofferings1 file of 50 lettersFormer Reference: MS.0983

1904 - 1905



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Teba Cloth subscribers' namesNames of ladies of the Congregation whosubscribed towards furnishing the Synagoguewith new Teba Cloth for Roash Hashana andKipur.1 bookletFormer Reference: MS.0437

1834 Jun 29

SALARIES AND WAGES


'Salarios' (Salaries) 5552 - 5559Includes notes of receipts and payments at thefront and rear of the volume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0737



'Salarios Quarteis, Mezadas dos Snres Velhosdos Snres do Mahamad Roll, de sequoStraggler, Gibraltenha' 5560 - 5572. Salaries, including allowances for the Eldersand the Mahamad. Includes notes of receiptsand payments at the front and rear of thevolume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0402



'Salarios Quarteis, Mezadas dos Snres Velhosdos Snres do Mahamad Roll, de sequoStraggler' 5573 - 5581Salaries, including allowances for the Eldersand the Mahamad. Includes notes of receiptsand payments at the front and rear of thevolume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0728

1812 - 1821English andPortugeuse


Salaries and wages bookRecords wages, deductions for nationalinsurance, income tax and superannuation, andemployers national insurance contributions.Entries grouped by role. Interleaved with twosets of letters concerning the Jewish MemorialCouncil's Synagogue Provident and PensionsFund.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1806

1952 - 1961



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Salaries and wages bookRecords wages, deductions for nationalinsurance, income tax and superannuation, andemployers national insurance contributions.Entries grouped by role. Interleaved withleaflets on national insurance contributions,receipts for payments to the Jewish MemorialCouncil's Synagogue Provident and PensionsFund, and a sheet on the finances of theRonald Gubbay Trust.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1807

1961 - 1967


Salaries and wages bookRecords weekly 'PAYE' and 'GRAD' for staff1970 - 1977, and annual figures of remittances,superannuation payments and employer annualreturn (P35) (1969/1970 - 1977).1 volume

1969 - 1977


Salaries and wages bookRecords weekly payment of wages and stampsfor staff.1 volume

1956 - 1957


Minyan AccountRecording payments to minyanistas or minyan-men (men who made up the the quorum of 10needed for certain acts of public worship).Includes signatures of Abraham Brandon,Abraham de Leon, D. Brandon, Daniel Israeland Shlom Meroche as well as several Hebrewsignatures.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0699

1915 Jul 12 -1922 Dec 1

BALANCE SHEETS


'Balancos Annuaes dos Livros do K.Ks deLondres' (Annual balance sheets) 5540 - 55711 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0395

1780 Sep 29 -1811 Sep 18Portuguese


'Balancos Annuaes' (Annual Balances) 5572 -55911 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0724




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Annual balance sheets 5592 - 5620Printed and signed list of secretaries of JewishSynagogues in England and Wales certified tothe Registrar General of Births Deaths andMarriages 14 Jan 1847 and associated letterpasted in front of book.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0725

1831 - 1860


Annual balance sheets1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0748

1860 - 1889


Annual balance sheetsInterleaved with printed statement of accountsfor 1923, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1930 - 1942, and acash statement for 1920.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0749

1891 - 1940


Annual balance sheetsLabelled as cash book. Interleaved with cashstatement for the Lara Loan Fund 1946.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0751

1941 - 1951

ANNUAL STATEMENTS


Gabay's annual accounts 5437 - 5509'Libro Donde Se entarao Las Eleciones & Lasquentas que Cada Gabay tiene quandoSalieren de sus Cargos. Anno 5438' written oncover (Elections of Gabays and their accountson leaving office). 'Treasurer's Accounts' onspine. Only five elections are recorded,between 9 Nisan 5438 and 11 Nisan 5439.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0012/A



Gabay's annual accounts 5511-55591 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0393



Annual statements of income and expenditure1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0745

1870 - 1912



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Annual statements of income and expenditureInterleaved with printed statements of accountsfor 1917, 1919, 1920, 1927, 1929 and 1930,comparison of receipts and patments 1946 and1947, balance sheet and invested funds for1916 and cash statements for the Lara LoanFund and trustees of the Lara Loan Fund for1920.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0744

1913 - 1951

LONDON SEPHARDI TRUST


Ledger: Stocks and sharesIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1777

1958 May -1963 May


Ledger: Stocks and shares1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1779

1963 May -1968 Oct


Ledger: Stocks and shares1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1778

1968 Oct -1970 Nov


Private ledger: Second PoolIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1781

1963 - 1974


Journal1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1782

1958 - 1972


Cash Book: Investment Pool1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1784

1958 - 1968


Cash Book: Investment Pool1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1783

1968 Nov -1970


Cash Book: Second Pool1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1780

1963 - 1974

TRUSTS, CHARITIES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS



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Congregational Trusts: ledger1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1446

1880 - 1887


Congregational Trusts: ledgerIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1754

1888 - 1898



1899 - 1909



1909 - 1920



1920 - 1928



1929 - 1938



1939 - 1952


Congregational Trusts: journal1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1753

1883 Jan -1952 Sep


Congregational Trusts: cash book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1749

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Congregational Trusts: cash book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1750

1900 Oct -1920 Jul


Congregational Trusts: cash bookIndexed. Interleaved with: papers relating to theStafford I. Sasson Memorial Trust Fund (1925,1931); cash statements for the Lara Loan Fund,Lara Surplus Fund and trustees of Lara Fund(1931); and particulars of trusts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1758

1920 - 1936


Congregational Trusts: cash bookIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1761

1937 - 1953


Congregational Trusts: account bookRecords payments and receipts of: weeklygrants; special distributions - trusts; specialdistributions - donations; grants; loans;sundries; and cash.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1551

1963 Sep -1967 Dec


Ledger: Communal Hall Appeal Fund 1950-1961, Sundry Trusts Income AccountsInterleaved with bills regarding the costs ofprofessional services relating to the proposedhall (1952) and banks statement (1966).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1805

1950 - 1966


Sir Moses Montefiore Trust: Holy Land TrustLedgerSeven accounts: interest on invested funds,investment account, Jerusalem, Hebron, Safet,Tiberias and income and expenditure account.Interleaved with three receipts for bank stock(1921).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0315

1886



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Sir Moses Montefiore Trust: Holy Land TrustCash book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0314

1885 Oct -1902 Apr


List of legacies to Synagogue 5553 - 56531 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0428

1792 - 1893


'Subscripcao 5555, 5557, 5563' (Subscriptions)Records subscriptions towards four funds,details of which are provided on pages 1, 5, 57and 105 of the volume.Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1419

1794 - 1795,1796 - 1797,1802 - 1803Spanish orPortuguese


'Subscriptions for the relief of the distressed inIreland'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0430

1822


Montefiore Testimonial subscriptionsSubscribers were contributing towardstestimonial to Sir Moses Montefiore for his workin the East (persuading the Sultan of Turkey tofree ten Syrian Jews from prison following theirarrest in connection with a blood libel). Thefront of the book has copy of minutes of themeeting of the Jewish Community at the NewSynagogue which resolved to arrange atestimonial for Montefiore in Jan 1841.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0064

1841


'Grants to Casual Pool and sundry Charitabledistributions' 5620 - 5627Grants include blankets and material as well asmoney. Includes list of invalids at Beth Holim atback of volume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1543

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David Abaranel Lindo's and Sarah AbaranelLindo's Poor BookDavid Lindo set up a Trust Fund, controlled bythe Wardens and Elders of the Congregation, todistribute the income of two annuities on theanniversaries of his and his wife Sarah'sdeaths. The book records the amounttransferred to the new trustees in 1875, receiptsand payments of dividends from the annuitiesbetween 1875 - 1880, and distribution lists for5636 - 5712.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1523

1875 - 1952


Sir Francis & Lady Montefiore's marriagesettlement Trust1 file

1936 - 1939


Rophe Trust1 file

1949


Rophe Trusts1 file

1877 - 1949


Moses Lamego1 file

1907


Edward Lumbroso Mocatta Fund1 file

1935


The Eleazar and Abigail Pool Fund1 file

1941


Fund for sons' Fintas and Mildmay ParkSynagogue upkeep1 file

1918


Leonard Lyons Deceased Trust1 file

1950



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David Abarbanel Lindo Indenture Trust1 file

1850


The Milly Lindo Memorial Fund1 file

1875


Abraham Lopez Pereira1 file

1814


Margaret Franco Trust Deed1 file

1841


Ronald Sassoon Memorial Fund Trust Deed1 file

1926


Harold H. Weiner Will1 file

1929 - 1937

SEDACA


'Livro de Rendimiento & Dispendio de laSedaca, siendo Gabay Ishac Semah deValencia' (Book of income and expenses of theSedaca); '5444. Q[uen]tas de la Sedaca desde14 Nisan, A ste Rosasana proximo, que No vuogabay & Lo Siruio a__a Valencia' (Accounts ofthe Sedaca from 14 Nisan...) 5442 - 5444'Sedaca accounts' and 'Treasurer's accounts'on spine. Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0168



'Livro de quentas de la Sedaca de este K. K. daSaar Asamain, Siendo gabay, Aron Pacheco.Ano 5446' (Book of accounts of the Sedaca ofthe K[aal] K[adosh] of Saar Asamaim ...)'Sedaca Accounts' and 'Treasurer's Accounts'on spine. Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0100

1685 - 1686Spanish andPortuguese



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Ledger recording with details paymentsreceived by the Gabay on account of theSedaca and Terra Santa 5451 - 54591 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0408



'Livro decontas da Sedaca sendo GabayMoseh de Francia' 5461 (Sedaca accountbook)Records: payments received on account ofTerra Santa and Cautivos; outlay on waxcandles; Hebra quarterly rent of Synagogue;salaries and other payments to officials; platefor Lord Mayor; income from sale of wax; sumsreceived from last Gabay; distributions of coaland money on festivals; rent-reliefs; poor-relief;promesas and subscriptions for building BevisMarks Synagogue.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0415

1700 - 1701Spanish andPortuguese


Sedaca loans and repaymentsTwo lists of amounts due on loans at back ofvolume. This volume is the second part of aseries.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0250

1812 - 1829


List of men receiving monthly or quarterly relieffrom the Sedaca1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0693

1826 - 1827


'Monthy Sedaca Lists, commencing RoshHodesh Ab 5619' to Rosh Hodesh Adar 5624Split into Mahane Raphael, Elders Roll andMahamad Roll. Gives list of names andamounts given.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1767

1859 Aug -1864 Aug


Sedaca List, Rosh Hodesh Veadar 5624 toTishri 5643Split into Mahane Raphael, Elders Roll andMahamad Roll. Gives list of names andamounts given.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0061

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RECEIPTS


Record of Yesiba de Liviat Hen 5495 - 5538:receipts for rent signed by Rachel Namias; rollsof dues and payments for the Yesiba andTamidAlso records receipt of payment for use of theYesiba by executor of Salom Burzaglo.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0401

1734 - 1778Spanish orPortugueseand English


List of payments made by R. Swan 5582Handwritten list of payments, including apayment to Mr. Almosnino for half a year'ssalary and 'to printing 500 bills'.1 document

172-

BRANCH SYNAGOGUES

LAUDERDALE ROAD SYNAGOGUE: OFFERINGS


Branch Offering Ledger 5614 - 5622Indexed. Records accounts of individualmembers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1440

1853 - 1862


Branch Offering Ledger 5622 - 5625Indexed. Records accounts of individualmembers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1450

1861 - 1865


'Branch Synagogue Bills Issued commencing5637 - 1877'Receipts for offerings for Synagogueconsecration and after 5614 - 5622, andofferings from Yehidim and Congregants 5637 -5639, including arrears.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1452

1853 - 1861,1877 - 1879


'Branch Synagogue Bills Issued commencingAdar 5614 - 1854'Debtors for offerings 5614 - 5622; receipts forofferings 5622 - 5625; and German offerings5623 - 5624.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1451

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'Offerings at Branch Synagogue' 5613 - 5622List of payments arranged chronologically byfestival.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1453

1853 - 1862


Offerings at Branch Synagogue 5622 - 25List of payments arranged chronologically byfestival. Includes the Synagogue's re-opening.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1454

1862 - 1865

LAUDERDALE ROAD SYNAGOGUE: ACCOUNT BOOKS


Ledger: 'Branch Synagogue expenses' 5613 -5636Yearly accounts including: salaries for officers;choir and attendance for Minyan; ordinary andextraordinary expenditure; rent, rates, tax andinsurance; coals, coke, furnance and gas; workand repairs; wax lights and oil for Tamid; andsummary of expenditure. Accounts for 5620 -5621 (1860 - 1861) include expenses for thenew building at Bryanston Street.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1441

1853 - 1876

MILDMAY PARK SYNAGOGUE: MINUTES AND BYELAWS


Minutes of meetingsInterleaved with correspondence, bills, receipts,committee reports, annual accounts and otherpapers, including printed byelaws for theSynagogue (1902) and an envelope with twoletters from the Elders of the Spanish andPortuguese Jews' Synagogue regarding theElders' agreement to make an annual grant tothe Mildmay Park Synagogue (1889) andpurchase the freehold of 39 Mildmay Park(1901). A plan of the synagogue is pasted inthe inside front cover of the volume.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0421

1877 Mar -1907 Jul


Minutes of meetingsInterleaved with printed byelaws of theSynagogue (1902).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0423

1907 Oct 20 -1931 Aug 30

MILDMAY PARK SYNAGOGUE: ACCOUNT BOOKS



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Cash bookIndexed. Also includes permanent buildingaccount, cost of Mildmay Park Synagogueaccount and account with London ProvidentInstitution Bank.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1456

1884 - 1917


Seat rentals ledgerIndexed. Occasionally records offerings, visitorfees and donations for members.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1455

1907 - 1917

LAUDERDALE ROAD SYNAGOGUE: SEATING


Lauderdale Road Synagogue: book ofapplications for seatsLoose undated list of members (men andwomen) waiting for seats (Only a few pagesused).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1772

1912 - 1913,1949 - 1950


Letter requesting seat at Lauderdale RoadSynagogueLetter from E. A. Victor requesting a seat at theLauderdale Road Synagogue. Cites connectionto that congregation through his wife's family,the Capuas and Andrades.1 document

1897

RELATED DOCUMENTATION

HISTORY OF THE SYNAGOGUE AND JEWISH COMMUNITY


Photocopy of petition by Ben Israel to OliverCromwell for rights to worshipThis document is a petition from Manasseh benIsrael and others to Oliver Cromwell, asking forthe Jews to have the right to practice theirreligion in their own houses.1 document

1656



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Album of printed letters, pamphlets, press-cuttings and manuscript letters concerning theWest London Synagogue of British JewsPrinted correspondence, manuscript letters,leaflets and press cuttings relating to theSociety for Supporting and Upholding theJewish Religion Reform from 1838 to 1849 and1892 to 1909. Presented by Dr. Moses Gaster.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0603

1838 Nov 14 -1909 Jul 09English andHebrew


Photocopy of 'Rapport sur la situation politiqueet morale des Israélites de L'Algérie' (Report onJews of Algeria) by Jacques Altaras44 pages. Includes five documents from theMinistry of War.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.1889

1845French


'The Re-Settlement of the Jews by OliverCromwell' by Israel DavisTwo articles taken from the Jewish Chronicle.Typescript.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1862

1880 Nov 26 -1880 Dec 03


'El Libro de Los Acuerdos' by Lionel D. BarnettSubtitle: The records and accompts of theSpanish and Portuguese Synagogue ofLondon, from 1663 to 1681.1 volume

1931


275th Anniversary Visitor's BookIncludes names, addresses and nationalities ofvisitors.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0661

1976 Sep 16


Unknown document in HebrewDocument written in Hebrew. Contains Arabicseal of the Hakham Bashi (chief of the Israelitesin Jerusalem) and the rabbinical seal for theHoly City of Jerusalem. Cursive script at bottomof document in English is signed James Finn,British Consul in Jerusalem. Bearer of thedocument is noted as being Raphael AbrahamMacluph Hhayat.1 document

1846-1863Hebrew,Arabic



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Deputies report on visit of congratulations toGeorge IIILetter to Elders, 3 April 1761, from theDiputados da Nacao, Jac. Franco, Benj.Mendes Da Costa, Jac. Gonsales, Mos. DaCosta, Jos. Salvador, Is. Jesurun Alvares, andIs. Fernandes Nunes, reporting on their missonto congratulate George III on his accessionthrough the Lord Chamberlain, the Duke ofDevonshire, and to assure him of their loyalty.They state that following the precedent of 1727 (accession of George II), when they hadapproached Sir R. Walpole, they had nowapproached the Duke of Deconshire with anaddress declaring their loyalty, congratulatingthe King, andc. and requested him to apprisethe King of its contents; the Duke replied thathe had done so and the King had declared hetook them under his protection. They had alsowaited on Sir William Irby, Chamberlain to thePrincess Dowager of Wales, with an address ofcondolence on death of Geo. II andcongratulation on accession of Geo. III, whichwas graciously acknowledged; they were theninvited to the presence of the Princess, wherethey were also introduced to the Duke of Yorkand Princess Augusta, and were received mostgraciously1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0344/31

1761 Apr 3Parts written inSpanish

PAPERS RELATING TO DR MOSES GASTER'S HISTORY OF THESYNAGOGUE


Notes for Dr. Moses Gaster's History of theSynagogueNotes taken from Minute Books 1778 - 1805, inhand of Dr. Moses Gaster, for use in his Historyof the Synagogue. Includes an extract from afamily bible to the late Moses de Gastro (died1799).1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0655

1788 - 1850English,Hebrew andSpanish/Portuguese


Notebook of photographs used in Dr. MosesGaster's History of the SynagogueIncludes photographs of extracts, music,personalities and silverware. Not dated.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0654

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Illustrations for Dr. Moses Gaster's History ofthe SynagogueMiscellaneous photographs of Bevis MarksSynagogue silver; personalities; manuscriptsand music.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0594

1901Hebrew andSpanish/Portuguese

GENERAL


'Sefer Sit Yshak' by Isaac ben Haham JahacobSasportasThis same manuscript is referred to in page 33of Dr. Moses Gaster's History of the Synagogueof Spanish and Portuguese Jews of London.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0477

1720 - 1725Hebrew


Appointment as notary of Joseph Corissos byArchbishop of Canterbury1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0624/4

1757 Jul 06


Notebook of Isaac de Jacob ParienteIncludes: translation of Farman granted to SirMoses Montefiore by Sultan Abd al-Majid on 6November 1840; a discourse on astrologicallore and horoscopy; note on force of gravity andculinary matters. Also includes: accounts;astrological notes of diagrams and explanationsand prescription for eyes, all in Ladino.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0544

1848English andLadino


Sir Moses Montefiore autograph list of dinnerguestsList of guests and their addresses who dinedwith Sir Moses Montefiore from 6 November1864 to 17 April 1868 and totals of personspresent at each dinner. From the catalogue ofmanuscripts of late Dr. Moses Gaster.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0547

1864 Nov 06 -1868 Apr 17

INDEXES



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Index of names in unidentified folio volumeCompiled accordingly to names of patriarchsand their wives.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0598

177- - 180-


Index of unidentified volumeAlphabetical name index.1 volume

18--


Index of unidentified volumeAlphabetical name index.1 volume

18--


Index of Almhouses' recordsAlphabetical. 1804 watermark.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0214

180-


Index of Almhouses' recordsAlphabetical. 1808 watermark1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0215

180-


'Catalogue of the Library of the College ofPortuguese and Spanish Jews in London' by H.Lindo, 5595Includes short biographical and historical notesof some of the authors and a valuation of thelibrary of the Society of Heshaim.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0238

1835 Mar 31English andHebrew


Register of scrollsLists of 61 scrolls at following synagogues:Bevis Marks, Lauderdale Road and HollandPark and Mildmay Park. Includes photograph ofscroll 1 and index.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0440

1935 Jan 25English andHebrew


Index of Bevis Marks Synagogue recordsCopied from synagogue book by Neville Laski.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0597/A

1949 Aug 31



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Index of Bevis Marks Synagogue recordsTypescript with pencil additions.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0597

1954

POETRY


Massebot by Samuel CohenCollection of epitaphs and poems collected andcompiled by mostly Samuel Cohen (Livorno).Includes elegies on members of the Meldolafamily. Published in Kol-Ugab.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0679

16-- - 17--Hebrew


Kol Simhhan by Simha Kalimani, Venice,BragadinaPrinted poetical composition in honour ofmarriage of Daniel B. Jacob Bonfil to MrsGarsia, daughter of Hayyim Levi Palaco. Alsomanuscript poems in honour of installation ofRaphael Meldola as Haham of Congregationwritten by R. Moshe Cohen.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0689

1790Hebrew


Bat'Ammi by Nahum SoferPoem for Tisha be-Ab written in large letters byNahum Sofer.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0640

1801Hebrew

MISCELLANEOUS


Series of letters1 file

1828 - 1940

CONGREGATIONAL AND RELATED ORGANISATIONS

ALMSHOUSES: BARROW'S ALMSHOUSES, BETHNAL GREEN

LMA/4521/B/01/001Access by written permissiononly

Rules and regulations for Barrow's almhousesRegarding admissions and administration.Includes minutes of committee meetings.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0212

1817 Dec 9 -1894 Jun 13



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Signed rules and regulations of the Barrow'salmshousesPrinted copies.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0439

1817 Nov 9 -1840 Sep 1


Signed rules to be observed by the Inmates1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1550

1894 Jun 21 -1935 Jun 14


Minute book: committee of almhouses1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0213

1795 Jul 27 -1799 Sep 23


Minute book: committee appointed for thebuilding of almhouses (Barrow's buildings)1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0079A

1809 - 1822


Barrow's buildings: letters to committeeconcerning erection of almshouses1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0302

1816 - 1818

ALMSHOUSES: COCK COURT ALMSHOUSES, JEWRY STREET


Rules and regulations: individual copies signedby tenants1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0545

1839 Feb -1840 Sep


Susannah Carpenter to Samuel WilkinsMortage1 document

1668


Dickens LeaseFire and recovery of three houses.1 document

1727


Ridout family death certificates1 document

1789 - 1839


Jeremiah Ridout to Thomas Drake1 document

1823



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Bargain and sale of yard by Charles Burgstockto Sherbrook1 document

1682


Fine agreement between Ridout and Lewis

1 document

1799


Recovery Rights1 document

1680


Bond of John Halsey1 document

1700


Eliza Stacey to John Halsey1 document

1696 Nov


Mortgage of Halsey to Jackson1 document

1697


Abstract of the title of Jeremiah Ridout1 document

1839


Halsey Mortgage1 document

1683 Nov


Copy of the George Clarke Will1 document

1668 Aug


Lease of House in Poor Jewry Lane1 document

1656


Sale by Bale to Franklin1 document

1707 Jun



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Cock Court1 document

1660


Bathis to Ridout1 document

1728


An inquisition taken at the Guildhall1 document

1659


Dickens - Robart1 document

1726

LMA/4521/B/02/021UnfitNot available for general access

Recovery of four housesIncludes large box seal.1 document

1680


List of houses in Poor Jewry Lane1 document

1728


Will of George ThorbrooksCopy.1 document

1674


Will of George ThorbrooksRelates to property in Poor Jewry Lane.1 document

1694


John Halsey release of errors1 document

1700


Agreement between Henry Sherbrook andClement Halsey1 document

1686


Notice to quit nos. 5, 7, 81 document

1892



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Declaration of Jeremiah Ridout1 document

1839


Note of mortgage from Charles Townley toAnthony Ball1 document

1702


Note of mortgage from Anthony Ball to CharlesTownley1 document

1709


Note of receipt from surveyor Charles Rivers toLord Baron Suafso1 document

1733


Certificate of RedemptionIncludes a photocopy letter2 documents

1889


Complaint about the state of the almshouses1 document

1818 Nov


John Sherbrooke1 document

1689


Plan of Alms Houses1 document

1838


Contract of sale from Maurice Myers to SirMoses Montefiore1 document

1874


Lease to Sir Moses Montefiore1 document

1820


Letter to Moses Montefiore regarding theentrance of Cock Court1 document

1874



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Lease by Jermiah Ridout1 document

1823


Conveyance of freeholds, Jewry Street1 file

1839 - 1892


Two houses in Jewry Lane1 document

1672


Legal documentation1 document

1824


The Wardens and Elders of the Spanish andPortuguese Jews Synagogue1 document

1874 - 1875


Richard Farington will1 document

1793


Sale to Mr Joseph How and Mr Sam How1 document

1700


Jeremiah Ridout will copy1 document

1786


Agreement regarding Cock Court, Jewry Lane1 document

1686


Jewry Lane receipt1 document

1660


Assignments of tenements, Jewry Lane1 document

1661



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Clemont Halsey regarding lights1 document

1609

LMA/4521/B/02/051UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access.

Bridgett Gasse and James Gasse1 document

1683


Indenture between Thomas Shoapsy andHenry Wilson1 document

1653


No.10 Jewry Street, declaration of Miss Wake1 document

1875


Cock Court, Jewry Street tenant rents1 file

1823


Jewry Street legal correspondence1 file

1875


Schedule of old deeds relating to Jewry Street1 document

18--


Deeds relating to premises in Cock Court JewryStreet1 document

18--

BETH HOLIM HOSPITAL

ADMINISTRATION

LMA/4521/B/03/01/001Access by written permissiononly

Board of Directors minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0073

1747 - 1805in Portugueseuntil 1789, inEnglishafterwards


General Committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0074

1748 Mar -1780 Dec 10in Portuguese



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1781 Sep 1 -1814 May 1in Portugueseuntil 1789, inEnglishafterwards


General Committee minutesIncludes list of Governors (1826).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0084

1814 May 22 -1827 Apr 1



1827 Jun 17 -1857 May 4



1857 Sep 8 -1918 Jun 12


Minutes of special and regular quarterlymeetings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0267

1748 Sep 4 -1772 Sep 9in Portuguese


Minutes of special and regular quarterlymeetings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0275

1773 Mar 3 -1812 Jun 7in Portugueseuntil 1789, inEnglishafterwards


Committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0080

1827 May 13 -1877 Aug 19



1878 Jul 21 -1929 Apr 3


House Committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0077

1793 Dec 22 -1823 Apr 27



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1835 Nov 12 -1839 Feb 17



1897 Oct 28 -1905 Dec 5



1906 Jan 2 -1912 Mar 5



1912 Apr 4 -1919 May 7


House Committee minutes and stewards'accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1619

1919 Jun 12 -1929 Sep 4


House Committee minutesIncludes master's monthly accounts until July1939.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0539

1929 Oct -1947 Feb



1947 Mar 10 -1956 Nov 14


Building Sub-committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0596

1900 Feb 11 -1903 Dec 28


Minutes: stewards for the anniversary dinnerand other stewards1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0078

1801 Jul 22 -1813 Apr 12


Committees Minutes: stewards for theanniversary dinner of Beth Holim and otherstewards1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0085

1814 Feb 20 -1839 Apr 3



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Minutes: stewards for the dinner (dinner book)With 11 lists of those present and donations.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1624

1839 Apr 10 -1841 Apr 26


Copy letter book, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1651

1887 - 1900



1900 - 1906



1913 - 1915


Copy letter book, indexedSigned by Secretary Pail Goodman.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1731

1915 Jul -1917 Jan


Signatures of persons attending meetings orvisiting Beth Holim1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0608

1923 - 1965


Steward and matron contracts1 file

1898, 1925


Sephardi Charities Aid Society1 file

1923

MEDICAL RECORDS


Prescription bookGiving names of persons given medicaltreatment and the prescriptions given to them.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0268

1832 Jun 24 -1833 Mar 23



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Prescriptions/dispensers bookWith details of medicines prepared foroccupants of the hospital.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0441

1835 - 1836

LMA/4521/B/03/02/003UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access

Medical book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1655

1924 - 1949

FINANCE


'Livro de Bet Holim': accounts and lists ofofficers1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0075

1709Portuguese


Account bookAnnual statements and treasurers' accounts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1626

1849 - 1878


Account book, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1616

1790 - 1806


Account book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0313

1806 - 1819


Account book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1628

1806 Aug 21 -1819 Apr 3


Ledger, indexedIncome and expenditure.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1630

1819 Apr 3 -1838 Sep 13


JournalInvestments and monthly accounts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1631

1819 Apr 3 -1838 Oct



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Ledger, indexedInvestments and accounts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1634

1839 - 1863


JournalInvestments and monthly accounts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1625

1838 Oct 1 -1864 Sep 17


Account bookIncome and expenditure. Includes some loosepapers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1654

1864 - 1882


Account bookIncome and expenditure.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0721

1883 - 1893


Account bookJan 1883 - Dec 1885, given monthly. Dec 1885- Dec 1946 given annually.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0543

1883 - 1946


Ledger, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1639

1891 - 1893



1894 Mar -1910



1910 - 1923Jan



1922 - 1937



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Ledger, indexedIncludes some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1638

1938 - 1952



1953 - 1961



1961 - 1967


Cash bookIncludes some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1645

1830 - 1846



1894 - 1914



1915 - 1937


Cash book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1648

1938 - 1959



1832 - 1857


Cash book1 volume

1963 - 1968


Cash book1 volume

1968 - 1971



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Itemised expenditure1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1618

1880 Feb -1890 Jul


Itemised expenditure and total number ofinmates and staff1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1615

1890 Jul 19 -1898 May 31


Housekeeper's analytical accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0270

1814 Sep -1818 Mar


Housekeeper's analytical accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0271

1818 Mar -1821 Mar


Housekeeper's weekly expenses1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1657

1846 - 1861


Housekeeping accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0722

1861 Mar -1871 Feb


Record of expenses on foodKept by Hananel Abendana.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0716

1871 - 1880


'Steward's Petty Cash Expenses'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0718

1841 - 1843


Stewards' book: itemised expenditure1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1632

1843 Nov 5 -1846 May 1


Stewards' accounts and lists of inmates andstaff1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1620

1890 Aug 15 -1897 Dec 31



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Subscribers ledgerRecords names, annual subscription, invalidslist, offerings and arrears, with a list ofoutstanding debts due to Beth Holim (3 April1819), and an annotated printed list ofgovernment subscribers of the Spanish andPortuguese Jews' Hospital (1841).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0269

1819 - 1852


Subscription receipts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1656

1832 Aug


Receipts, list of subscribers and amounts given1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1627

1858 - 1883


Debtors' ledger, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1641

1819 - 1836



1833 - 1845



1853 - 1897



1898 - 1952


Invalids' ledger, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1633

1819 - 1861


Invalids' ledger, indexedLists of individual subscriptions formaintenance.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1649

1859 - 1863



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Tagged offering bookWith names in order of patriarchs.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1658

18--


Offerings book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1650

1818 - 1889


Account for medical expenses1 document

17-- - 18--


Financial correspondenceIncludes rules and regulations.1 file

1874, 1920


Service contractsIncludes tenancy agreement1 file

1940, 1947


Sephardi Charities Aid SocietyIncludes statements.1 file

1948



Visitors' book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0528

1861 - 1923


Recommendations by visitors, indexedListing names of invalids and comments byvisitors.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1629

1910


Laying of the foundation stone1 document

1913


Laws and regulations1 file

1953

BUILDINGS



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Surveyors reports1 file

1912?


Building contract1 file

1912


Edinburgh House1 file

1913, 1977

DEEDS


Raphael House Lease1 file

1955


Plan deedsBundle of 5 items

1683 - 1820

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE


Admission of Mrs Haim1 file

1939


Tea party concert1 file

1937


Will of David Jalfon1 file

1940


Evacuation during the Second World War1 file

1940


CorrespondenceIncludes documentation relating to the 250thanniversary celebrations.1 file

1907 - 1910,1997 - 2001



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Sephardi Charities Aid Society1 file

1914 - 1917

EDUCATION: GATES OF HOPE SCHOOL (SHAARE TIKVA SCHOOL)

ADMINISTRATION


Minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0217

1818 Dec 27 -1821 May 24


General and committee minutes and reports1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0219

1821 Jun 17 -1826 Sep 13


Draft committee minutes and correspondence1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0218

1821 Aug 31 -1849



1826 Sep 24 -1839 Aug 21


Committees and sub-committees minutesAlso includes reports to Elders.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0220

1826 Sep 24 -1839 Aug 12


General and committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0225

1830 Feb 8 -1831 Dec 12


Minutes of governors, subscribers, general andcommittee meetings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0226

1831 Oct 25 -1839 Feb 11


General and committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0233

1841 Nov 3 -1850 Jun 11


Committee minutesWith gap during war years.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0581

1850 Jul 10 -1954



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1850 Jul -1953 Jun


Copy letter bookLetters in hand of Sam Cohen (secretary).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0600

1882 Jul 11 -1885 Aug 11


Outgoing letters, with index1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1464

1885 - 1897

FINANCE


Annual statements of income and expenditure,audited1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1463

1880 - 1909


Account book, list of subscriptions and Nedabot1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0273

1821 - 1830



1840 - 1865



1868 Apr -1880 Jul



1880 - 1904


Cash bookSome loose printed reports.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1764

1904 - 1936



1937 - 1976



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1841 - 1862



1842 - 1847



1880 - 1919



1920 - 1953


Dinners expenditure1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0692

1909 - 1910


Ledger of subscriptions due ('Debtors' Ledger')1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0221

1821


Ledger of subscriptions due ('Debtors' Ledger')1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0227

1837 - 1840


Subscriptions due and list of offerings made onbehalf of school1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0232

1843 - 1868


Lists of offerings made on behalf of school1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0222

1822 - 1849


Lists of offerings and Nedabot made on behalfof school1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0224

1830 - 1832



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Tagged list of offerings and Nedabot made inSynagogue on behalf of School1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0244

18--

PUPILS


Recommendation forms of children foradmissionWith certificates of health and age and weeklypayment accounts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0245

1830 - 1835


Daily register of attendance1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0228

1837 - 1842


Monthly register of attendance1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0234

1872 Jan -1876 Oct


Log bookKept by J. G. Levo.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0207

1877 May 7 -1881 Jul 5


Register of school fees and attendance inSynagogue1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0235

1881


Register of attendance1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0208

1912 - 1916

CORRESPONDENCE


General correspondenceIncludes correspondence regarding theevacuation of children during the Second WorldWar.1 file

1924 - 1940


Annual distribution of prizes1 file

1932



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EDUCATION: VILLAREAL SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION


Report on the Trust founded by Isaac da Costa,Villa Real to establish a school for poor orphangirlsIncludes copy of the relevant parts of his will,the minutes of a committee formed to carry itout, and the steps taken.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0583

1729 - 1730


Constitution minutes and accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0197

1730 - 1830in Portuguese


Committee minutes and regulations1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0198

1822 Feb 25 -1832 Oct


Committee minutes, copy letters andregulations1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0319

1833 Jan -1858 Feb


Committee minutes and copy letters1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0320

1844 May -1872 Sep


Committee minutes and copy letters: Villarealand National Infant School1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0322

1878 Dec -1894 Jan


Committee minutes and copy letters: Villarealand National Infant School1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0323

1894 Feb -1905 May

FINANCE


Accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0321

1851 Oct -1876 Nov

PUPILS AND VISITORS



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Visitors' book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0246

1897 Feb 19 -1920 Sep 9


After-care register of girls leaving schoolRecorded by G. F. Lindo Henry, HonorarySecretary. Interleaved with London CountyCouncil School-leaving certificate for RebeccaValencia.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0767

1910 - 1912

EDUCATION: SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE NATIONAL AND INFANTS'SCHOOL



1889 - 1894



1895 - 1902



1903 - 1910

EDUCATION: ORPHAN SOCIETY

ADMINISTRATION

LMA/4521/B/07/01/001/AAccess by written permissiononly

First minute book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0527

1758 - 1779in Portuguese

LMA/4521/B/07/01/001/BAccess by written permissiononly

Photocopy of first minute bookLMA/4521/B/07/001/A1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0527 (a)

19--in Portuguese


Annual general meeting minutes withconstitutional laws1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0260

1779 May 13 -1830 Sep 5in Portugueseuntil 1789, inEnglishafterwards



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Annual general meeting minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0199

1831 Mar 20 -1890 Oct 12


Annual meetings of governors and subscribersminutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0572

1891 Apr 19 -1965 Apr 30



1827 Apr 19 -1831 Feb 20



1831 Mar 13 -1837 Oct 27


Committee and annual general meetingminutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0263

1833 Mar 31 -1841 Aug 29



1837 Nov 29 -1865 Feb 18



1865 Apr 9 -1909 Mar 23


Committee and annual general meetingminutesIncludes minutes of the first meeting ofAssociated Sephardi Congregations (1952).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0538

1934 - 1937,1952


Incoming letters and administration1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0308

1881 - 1882


Outgoing copy letter book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0308 (a)

1882 Nov 23 -1883 Jun 25



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1883 Jul -1892 Apr


Outgoing copy letter book, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1541

1892 May 3 -1897 Mar 11


Copy letter book, indexedContains letters from secretary, S. Cohen.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0694

1897 Mar 12 -1901 May 10



1901 May 17 -1905 Jul 3



1912 Aug -1914 Nov


Correspondence1 file

1858, 1892 -1893


Applications for Master or Matron1 file

1892


Indenture of Debra Costa1 file

1843


Mixed documentsIncludes laws, apprenticeships, promissorynotes, applications, demand forms andgovernors' meeting accounts.1 file

1826 - 1892


General correspondenceIncludes agreements and financial statements.2 files

1883 - 1967

FINANCE



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Income and expenditure, promises andsubscriptions1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0247

1733



1733 - 1757



1757 - 1789


Income and expenditure1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0254

1794 - 1823



1824 Mar -1840 Mar



1883 - 1897


Income and expenditureSome loose papers, including printed balancesheets.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1531

1914 Jun -1930 Dec



1931 Jan -1958 May


Treasurer's accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0264

1790 - 1831



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'Long Book': treasurer's accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0265

1831 - 1842



1842 - 1859


Treasurer's accounts includes details ofPermanent FundSome loose printed balance sheets.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1524

1858 - 1913Dec 31



1879 Apr -1880 May


LedgerIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1635

1884 - 1907


LedgerIndexed. Interleaved with Appeal of Orphans,1919; Report, 1924; Statement of Income andExpenditure, 1917, 1921, 1923 and 1941;balance sheet for Holiday and EntertainmentFund, 1917; and four receipts for purchasesand sales of stock, 1927.1 volume

1908 - 1941


Ledger1 volume

1923 - 1929


LedgerSome loose printed balance sheets. Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1530

1925 Dec -1943 Jan


LedgerSome loose papers. Indexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1533

1943 Jan -1952 May



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Subscriptions1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0253

1808


Subscribers1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0573

1935 Jan -1952 Jan


Subscriptions1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0255

1832 Apr


Cash book1 volume

1897 - 1914


Financial correspondence1 file

1928 - 1968

ORPHANS


Signed agreements to rules of the SocietySigned by next-of-kin on acceptance of a childas an inmate. Also includes loose copies ofbirth entries and other papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0571

1886 - 1938


Sam J Cohen1 file

1893


Case of Moses Lamego1 file

1907


Orphan enquires1 file

1990

EDUCATION: MEDRASH HESHAIM (THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE)

ADMINISTRATION



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Minutes with lists of students entrancesIncludes lists of Aspacot (bursaries). Precededby Ascama.

Also includes lists of bread rolls consumed bystudents. Probably connected to the de CastroBread Fund, set up by the de Castro family tocounteract the lack of attendees at earlymorning services in Bevis Marks Synagogue,whereby the fund supplied hot buttered rolls toevery young man who attended an earlyservice.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0189

1758 Jun 7 -1794 Mar 19Portuguese



1794 Apr 7 -1806 Jul 15



1806 Aug 10 -1829 Oct 21Portuguese till1808


Committee and general minutesPreceded by Ascama.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0192

1829 - 1842


Annual, committee and general minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0525

1876 - 1961


Sub-committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0194

1899 Mar 13


'Heshaim papers': correspondence andpetitions1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0438

1808 - 1837



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'Heshaim papers': correspondence, draftminutes, attendance book, library catalogueand lists of library borrowersIncludes letters from I. Sebag, D. P. Cardozo,D. A. Lindo, M. D. Mendoza, I. Costa, T. A.Harvey, Elimelech Mudahee, H. Hiort, H. R.Meldola, M. Mocatta, Dr. D. Garcia, M. Lindo ,D. de Sola, S. Genese, S. Almosnino, A. LindoMocatta, D. Piza, A. Haliva, M. Edrehi, AlexCohen.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0307

1820 - 1829


'Heshaim papers': draft minutes andcorrespondenceLetters from I.H Valentine, D. Boleaffey, D.LPenha, Abr. Haliva, Isaac Foligno, ElimelechMudahee, David Meldola, D.P Cardozo and INunez Martinez, Isaac Sebag, and D. PazCardozo.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0306

1828 - 1830


Record of 'Committee de Heshaim pa investigera situacao dos objectos da Hermandadeapuntado'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0193

1815Portuguese

FINANCE



1796 - 1809


Accounts, offerings and subscriptionsList of Treasurer and Parnas from 1833 - 1845inside front cover.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1461

1831 - 1867


Accounts: lists of subscriptions, offerings andbills issued1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0196

1867 - 1908



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1878 - 1880



1913 - 1938



1963 - 1975


Register of offerings made on behalf ofHeshaim in SynagogueFor use on Sabbath. Includes odd pages ofJosephus and Dr Johnson's Dictionary.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0236

17--


Register of offerings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1459

1797 - 1816


Lists of subscriptions and offerings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0272

1808 - 1830

ATTENDANCE REGISTERS


Attendance register1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0195

1898 Jul 6 -1916 Oct 30


Attendance registerWith signatures of medrasistas S. J. Roco, H.Hirschfeld, D. B. de Mesquita, M. Gaster.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0685

1917 Apr 30 -1935 Jul 29


Attendance register1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0686

1935 Oct 28 -1953 Jan 19

LIBRARY



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Abraham Haim (Heshaim) mystical workManuscript from the Heshaim Library; inOriental hand.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0687

1697Hebrew


Library Catalogue: Number 1 - 1033Handwriting of Joseph Haliva.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0666

18--Hebrew


Library Catalogue: Number 1 - 10871 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0667

18--Hebrew


'Catalogue of the Library of the College ofPortuguese and Spanish Jews in London'Subtitle: 'With short biographical and historicalnotes of some of the Authors'. PublishedLondon 1835. Also includes Heshaim LibraryCatalogues (1854 and 1867) listing additionalitems and books missing.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0665

1835 - 1867

HONEN DALIM, MENAHEM ABELIM, HEBRAT YETOMOT AND HEBRATMOELIM

ADMINISTRATION


Minutes and some loose balance sheets1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1527

1824 Feb 1 -1969 Sep 30

FINANCE


Honen Dalim Dower Society accountsIncludes marriage portions accorded by theMehil Sedaca Dower Society. Treasurers:Benjamin Lindo, David Abarbanel Lindo,Joseph Sebag, Manuel Castello, Solomon Pool,Moses Aflalo.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0633

1824 - 1887



1886 - 1955



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Details of distributions1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1529

1824 Feb -1881 Mar


'Lying-in Women': receiptsIncludes forms of receipt for 10s allowance tohusbands, with certificates from hospitals anddoctors.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1581

1914 Mar 30 -1937 Jan 6


Menahem Abelim: receipts showing paymentsmade to mourners1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1486

1916 May 22 -1918 Nov 4



1918 Nov 4 -1926 Nov 3



1926 Dec 9 -1934 Nov 15


Menahem Abelim: receipts showing paymentsmade to mournersFirst page missing.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0627

1935 Jan 9 -1946 May 23

DOWER SOCIETIES: SOCIETY MEHIL SEDACA FOR DOWERING ORPHANS

ADMINISTRATION


Constitution1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0202

1737 - 1910


'Abstract of some of the Bye-Laws of theCharitable Institution'With list of subscribers and their respectivesuccessors.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0436

1719 - 1831

FINANCE



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Treasurers' accounts, legacies and paymentsInvestments in Old South Sea Annuities, EastIndia Company and bank annuities; lists offounders, Parnasim and Thesoreiros (1735 -1748).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0419

1735 - 1775


AccountsWith list of founder members.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0427

1775 Apr 2 -1855 Jul 6


Income from investments and distributionsSome loose balance sheets.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1558

1927 Apr -1955 Oct


Accounts and correspondence1 file

1962 - 1963

CORRESPONDENCE


Dower Societies correspondence1 file

1871 - 1873



1951 - 1962



1968 - 1969



193- - 1937


Marriage correspondence1 file

1937 - 1940



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Marquez Dower correspondence1 file

1947 - 1952


Honen Dalim and Mehil Sedaca DowerSocieties correspondence1 file

1952

WELFARE ORGANISATIONS: MAHASIM TOBIM LOAN SOCIETY

ADMINISTRATION



1753 Oct 24 -1780 Jul 12



1781 Jul 5 -1801 Aug 19



1801 Aug 27 -1825 Jul 7


MinutesIncludes list of deceased governors, list ofpresent governors, copy of laws (1825), copy ofwill of Jacob Cardosso (1825) and letter fromtrustees.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0770

1825 May 16 -1835 Feb 15



1836 Jan 6 -1912 Dec 31



1912 Dec 31 -1955 May 12


'Mahasin Tobim Papers'Printed rules, loan application forms andapprentices indenture for tailor J. Geenbaum(1850), glassblower Raphael Cohen (1889) andupholsterer Abraham Delmonte (1891).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0443

1815 - 1891



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'Mahasim Tobim and Hebra Papers'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0302/A

1820 - 1841

FINANCE



1801 Aug 27 -1835 Feb 15



1834 May -1867 Jan


Loans, income, expenditure and lists of fundedproperty1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1479

1867 Jul 3 -1970 Nov 1


Expenditure, loans and repayments1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0243

1825 - 1854



1832 - 1849


Lists of subscriptions1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0251

1849 Jun 3 -1856 Jan 28


Monthly payments, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1477

1861 - 1875


Promissory notes for repayment of loans1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0442

1828 - 1852



1837 Dec 31 -1840 Dec



1839 - 1849



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1854 - 1856


Debtors ledger, indexedWith some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1476

1854 - 1878


Repayment of loans1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1545

1875 Jul -1880 Dec


Repayment of loans1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1478

1906 Jan -1935 Jan


Loans, with index1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1471

1938 Apr -1961 Jul


Loans, with indexEntries have title changed to 'Board ofGuardians'.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1472

1952 Mar -1957 Jul

WELFARE ORGANISATIONS: BOARDS OF GUARDIANS

ADMINISTRATION


Minutes, signed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0206

1837 Dec 21 -1878 Jun 5


Minutes, signedIncludes some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1540

1877 Dec 20 -1879 Dec 16



1880 Jan 7 -1883 Dec 27



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Minutes, signedIncluding recommendations of sub-committeeregarding despachos.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0576

1893 Oct 4 -1904 Sep 1



1904 Oct 6 -1920 Dec 2



1921 Jan 6 -1931 Dec 3



1932 Jan 7 -1941 May 1


Minutes, signedAlso includes loose typescript accounts.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1840

1941 Jun 5 -1954 Oct 14


Minutes, rough1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1535

1882 - 1884



1884 Sep 3 -1890 May 7



1897 Nov 3 -1903 Jul 2



1916 Mar 2 -1930 Dec 4


Minutes, roughIncludes applications for help.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1570

1931 Jan -1937 Sep 4



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Minutes of sub-committee appointed to frameregulations for the proposed National GirlsSchool1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0203

1838 Dec 10 -1839 Feb 7


Minutes of the rota committee1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1536

1878 Aug 26 -1880 Jul 22


Loans and apprenticing committee minutesIncludes some correspondence and formsregading apprenticeships.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0580

1921 - 1939


Loans and apprenticing committee: agendas1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1468

1902 Mar 19 -1927 Sep 8


Monthly meetings attendance with signatures1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1584

1916 Mar 2 -1938 Sep 1


Copy letter book, indexedCorrespondence signed by Jacob Hyma,secretary, and van Kleef, clerk.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1821

1878 Aug 13 -1885 Mar 17


Copy letter book, indexedCorrespondence signed mainly by van Kleef,clerk.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1822

1885 Mar 18 -1894 Jan 27


Copy letter book, indexedCorrespondence signed by J. Piza, secretary.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1823

1894 Jan 29 -1899 Nov 6


Copy letter book, indexedCorrespondence signed by J. Piza, secretary.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1824

1899 Nov 7 -1901 Oct 31



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Copy letter book, indexedSigned by J. Piza.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1825

1901 Oct 31 -1903 May 22



1903 May 25 -1904 Dec 29



1905 Jan 2 -1906 May 14



1906 May 14 -1907 Aug 20



1907 Aug 20 -1908 Nov 13



1908 Nov -1910 Feb



1910 Mar -1911 Jan


Copy letter book, indexedSigned by J. Piza.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1730 MS.561

1913 Feb -1913 Dec


Outgoing letters, L - ZTyped carbon copies.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1542

1933

FINANCE AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS



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Treasurer's monthly accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1532

1930 Jan -1937 Dec


Treasurer's accountsNumber 2 account.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1568

1949 Jan -1957 Feb


Congregation's Trust income and distribution,indexedNumber 2 ledger. Also loose papers onEgyptian Jewish refugees (1957).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1528

1950 - 1967


Bills rendered to annual subscribersAlphabetical lists.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1582

1900 Aug -1927 Jul


'Casual Relief and Distribution to the Poor perMahamad and Guardians'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1560

1866 - 1874


Distribution to the poor, 5627-56361 volume

1866 - 1875


'Rota book' poor relief accounts: daily paymentsto needy invalids and their dependants1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1621

1916 Aug 17 -1921 Nov 10



1921 Nov 24 -1928 Nov 15


'Rota Book': payments to individuals for reliefGives reasons1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1574

1928 Nov 19 -1934 Dec 27



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1935 Jan 1 -1939 Apr 27


Weekly allowancesGives names and amount given (orderedalphabetically), with initials of bookkeeper.Some are categorised as special.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1563

1912 Jun 06-1923 Dec 27


Weekly allowancesGives name and mount given with initials ofbookkeeper. Some categorised as special.1 volume

1924 - 1933


Weekly allowancesGives name and mount given with initials ofbookkeeper. Some categorised as special.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1564

1933 Jan 05-1937 Dec 30


Weekly allowancesGives amount and signature of recipient. Looselists of weekly allowances inserted in front ofvolume.1 volume

1947-1959


Distribution of coal and blanketsRecipients listed alphabetically.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1553

1886 - 1930


Bread, meat and coal ticketsList of names, dates and recommendations forhospitals. Also Surgical Aid Society, TrussSociety.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1554

1905 - 1926


'Loans from Board of Guardians for the Relief ofthe Poor' signed by borrowers, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1577

1949 Aug 10 -1952 Feb 22



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Repayment of loans to board1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1571

1917 Jan 01 -1928 May 31



1928 Jun 01 -1934 Dec 21



1935 Jan 01 -1940 Jul 30


Special relief: requests and special occasionaldistributionsRecipients listed alphabetically.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1770

1909 - 1920


Special relief: distributions from CharitableTrustRecipients listed alphabetically.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1565

1920 - 1932


Special relief: distributions from CharitableTrustRecipients listed alphabetically.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1566

1932 Aug 18 -1945 Mar


Special distribution grants1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1567

1967 Nov 1 -1971 Oct


Register of despachesPersons receiving aide to depart abroad.Records date, name, nationality, whereindividual was from and sent to, the amountgranted to them, their length of residence andfurther particulars.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0747

1884 Jan -1913 Dec

REGISTERS OF SUBSCRIBERS AND RECIPIENTS OF RELIEF



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Register of poor (Sephardim)With separate index of names and addresses.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1766

1891 - 1909


Gift donors: 'Gifts of Clothing etc.'1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1583

1908 Jan -1914 Oct


Annual subscribersAlphabetical list of names with contributions.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1578

1902 Nov 1 -1922 Jul 1


Annual subscribersAlphabetical list of names with contributions.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1569

1909 Nov -1938 Jan



Charities appointments diaryIncludes list of loan recipients requested tomake repayments.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1575

1917 -1918


Charities appointments diary and typedmembership lists1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1576

1919

BURIAL AND MOURNING SOCIETIES: HEBRA GUEMILUTH HASADIM

ADMINISTRATION


Memorial of Yehidim petitioning Mahamad theestablishment of a Hebra for the relief of thesick and burial of the deadWith minutes and lists of the Brethren.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0204

1678Spanish orPortuguese


First book of Ascamot and resolutions of HebraWith minutes and lists of the Brethren.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0205

1752 - 1838



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Revised Ascamot (1752) and accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0259

1752 - 1827


Laws and Regulations approved and adoptedon the 15 June 1837Sanctioned by the Elders and Mahamad of theCongregation, Solomon Abecasis and JohananDias, Parnsasim. With lists of Parnasim,governors and subscribers (1840 - 1874) andrevised rules approved and adopted by theBoard of Elders (1941).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0417

1837 - 1941


MinutesContains list of Parnassim (1836 - 1869) andgovernors (1857 - 1858).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0565

1836 Jun -1932 Mar


Agendas1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1485

1899 Sep 11 -1952 Jun 5


Outgoing correspondenceSigned by J. Piza, secretary.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1830

1906 Oct 3 -1914 Apr 29


List of Parnassim and indexed account of eachsubscriber1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0551

1786 - 1804

FINANCE



1881 Jan -1907 Feb



1907 Aug -1932 Feb



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1932 Mar -1954 Oct



1962 May -1964 Feb



1963 Nov -1972 Oct


List of paymentsName of subscribers and amount paid.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0552

1800 - 1837


Expenditure1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0252

1808 Mar 1 -1809 Mar 2


Receipts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0618

1838 - 1861


Debtors book: details of accounts of Yehidimand congregants1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0739

1838 - 1940


Offerings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1518

1837 Sep -1889 Oct

BURIAL AND MOURNING SOCIETIES: SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE JEWSBURIAL SOCIETY

ADMINISTRATION


Correspondence1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1508

1897 Dec 29 -1906 Sep 24


Forms notifying ministers of dates of funeralsIndexed.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1503

1945 Feb -1953 May



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FINANCE



1920 Mar -1933 Feb



1933 Mar -1962 Feb


Funeral accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1522

1936 Mar -1940 Jul


Register of membersLists names, addresses and contributions.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1509

1921 Feb

BURIAL AND MOURNING SOCIETIES: SPANISH AND PORTUGUESEPROVIDENT BURIAL SOCIETY

ADMINISTRATION


Minutes (general) and quarterly auditsIncludes loose printed copy of rules (1909).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1512

1885 Feb 15 -1921 Feb 1


Minutes: committeeSome loose completed membership forms1941 - 1942.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1516

1922 Feb 1 -1943 May


Minutes: annual meetingsIncludes loose printed copy of rules (1931).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1511

1921 Sep 6 -1941 Apr 24

FINANCE



1898 Jan -1920 Feb



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Cash book containing half-yearly audits1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1519

1899 Aug -1921 Jul


Cash book containing half-yearly audits1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1513

1921 Apr 1 -1947 Jan 31

LISTS OF MEMBERS


Register of members with addresses1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1517

1936 - 1939

BURIAL AND MOURNING SOCIETIES: MIKVEH ISRAEL SOCIETY(LAVADORES)


Minutes including accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0626

1887 Dec 17 -1961 Dec 19


Rough minutes including papers, letters andbillsS. Roco, honorary secretary.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0636

1904 Dec 6 -1909 Dec 7

BURIAL AND MOURNING SOCIETIES: CITY OF LONDON BENEVOLENTSOCIETY FOR ASSISTING WIDOWS OF THE JEWISH FAITH


Payments madeWith loose papers and forms (BernardFeldman, secretary).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0652

1876 - 1928

BURIAL AND MOURNING SOCIETIES: CHARITY DELIVERS FROM DEATH(ABEL SOCIETY)

ADMINISTRATION


Minutes, signedIncludes some loose printed balance sheets.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1557

1897 Feb 21 -1920 Nov 17



1921 Sep 6 -1941 Apr 24



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Committee minutes, signed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1546

1922 Jan 26 -1945 Mar 12

FINANCE


Treasurer's accounts and Post Office savingsbook1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1549

1894 Jan 27 -1921 Jan 31



1921 Feb 1 -1947 Apr 30

REGISTERS OF MEMBERS


Register of members with addresses1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1547

192-


Register of members with weekly payments1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1548

1921 Feb -1921 Mar


List of members and membership formReceived from Mr. Duque, 1962.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1793

19-- - 1954

MONTEFIORE ENDOWMENT: MONTEFIORE COLLEGE AND ENDOWMENT

JUDITH LADY MONTEFIORE COLLEGE, RAMSGATE


Prayer and programme for the laying of thefoundation stoneIn hand of Dr. L. Loewe.2 documentsFormer Reference: MS.0621

1865Hebrew


Re-organisation of sub-committee andRamsgate committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0281

1896 May 19 -1912 May 8



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'Ramgate Correspondence, 1897'Includes letters of application for vacant postsat Ramsgate College; accounts for repairs tobuildings within the Montefiore endowment; twophotographs of Ramsgate College;correspondence between members of theSpanish and Portuguese Congregation Board;documents and correspondence regarding the'Ramsgate Scandal' of 1897.3 file

1897Some letters inHebrew and ?Polish

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Quill pen (removed from B/19/01/003)1 artefact

1897Some letters inHebrew and ?Polish


Correspondence with Rabbis Kauders, Sauland Amschewitz referring to their applicationsfor admission and certificates ofrecommendationThe rabbis were members of the College.Includes printed college timetable (1872).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1661

1869 - 1872In Hebrew,German andRussian


Record of lectures; winter sessionHandwritten by Dr. Loewe, Rosh HaYeshiba.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1681

1885Hebrew


Catalogue1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1662

189-


'Catalogue of Printed Books of the MontefioreCollege Library' deposited at Jews' College1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0407

18--


Catalogue, with letter relating to loan ofmanuscripts to Dr. Friedlander1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1673

1900 Jan 11



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Visitors' bookContaining signatures, addresses andcomments.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1669

1907 May -1962 Sep


Library catalogueIn handwriting of Rev. B. Rodrigues-Pereira.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1663

1930


Details of bookcases and book titlesWith letter from Herbert Loewe to SecretaryPaul Goodman, recording presentation from hisgrandfather Dr. L. Loewe's library.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1671

1936In Hebrew


Museum library catalogueIn handwriting of Rev. B. Rodrigues-Pereira.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1665

193-


Library catalogueHandwritten list with shelf marks listing 3181items. Compiled by and in the handwriting ofRev. Rodrigues-Pereira.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0591

1947


Library catalogue with lists of museum items,missing books and additions madeIn handwriting of Rev. B. Rodrigues-Pereira.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1664

1947 - 1950


Inventory of Montefiore Museum Collectiontransferred to the Mocatta Museum and Library,LondonIn handwriting of the Rev. B. Rodrigues-Pereira.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1670

1962 Oct



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Inventory of books transferred from the Collegeto Mocatta Library University College, LondonCompiled by Rev. B. Rodrigues-Pereira.Includes list of books sent to Haham Gaon.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0592

1962 Oct


Sir Moses Montefiore Synagogue and CollegeTrust: accountsA note on the inside of cover gives names ofTrustees. At back, reversed: account of SirMoses Montefiore Coals and Blankets Trust.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0609

1885 - 1889



1952 Oct -1964 Mar


Administrative council daily payments1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1676

1957 Jun 3 -1959 Oct 31



1959 Nov 2 -1965 Mar 31



1965 Apr 1 -1969 Mar 31


Administrative council accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1680

1969 Apr -1970 Aug


Copy of an etching of Sir Moses MontefioreImage made to mark his 99th birthday.1 document

188-

MONTEFIORE ENDOWMENT


"Think and Thank: the Montefiore Synagogueand College, Ramsgate" by Paul Goodman1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0672

1885 - 1933



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Montefiore College Endowment Committee andSpecial Committee minutes1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1667

1903 - 1906


Montefiore College Trust: assets and accountsIncludes Synagogue and College Trusteesfolio, Coals and Blankets Trust and Holy LandTrust1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1672

1885 - 1890

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Montefiore Endowment Committee librarypapers1 file

1930 Jun -1939 Apr


Freehold and chattel property1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1668

undated,probably late19th century.


Funded property, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1666

1886 - 1952


Montefiore College: endowments, revenue andexpenditureIncludes some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1683

1886 Jul -1937 Jun


Endowments, indexedIncludes some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1684

1886 Jun -1909 Jun


Endowments, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1685

1910 Jul -1939 Jan


Endowments1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1687

1912 Jun -1943 Apr


Endowments, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1686

1929 Jul -1954 Mar



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Montefiore Endowment Committeecorrespondence1 fileFormer Reference: 1

1901 - 1906



1907 - 1909



1910



1911 - 1914


Montefiore Endowment CommitteecorrespondenceIncludes memorandum of agreement fortenancy between Montefiore EndowmentCommittee and Morris Pennult.1 fileFormer Reference: 2

1926 - 1927



1928 - 1929



1930 - 1931Apr


Montefiore Endowment CommitteecorrespondenceIncludes a certificate of conversion for MrsMadge Eileen Keen (1923).1 fileFormer Reference: 3

1931 Apr -1931 Dec



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1932



1933 Jan -1933 Jun


Montefiore Endowment Committeecorrespondence1 fiileFormer Reference: 4

1933 Jun -1933 Dec


Montefiore Endowment Committeecorrespondence1 file

1934 Jan -1934 Aug



1934 Aug -1935 May



1935 May -1936 Apr


Montefiore Endowment Committeecorrespondence regarding the presentation of aCommemoration medal to the Very ReverendDr. J. H HertzMarking twenty five years as Chief Rabbi. (Tworeplica medals nowLMA/4521/B/19/02/015/002/A)1 fileFormer Reference: 5

1936

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Two replica Commemoration medals2 artefacts

1936



1936 May -1937 Feb



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1937 Feb -1937 Dec



1938 Jan -1938 Jul



1938 Aug -1938 Dec



1939 Jan -1939 Oct



1939 Nov -1940 Jun



1940 Jun -1942 Dec



1943 Jan -1946 Jan



1946 Feb -1946 Dec



1947 Jan -1948 Sep



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1948 Oct -1949 Aug



1949 Sep -1950 May



1950 Jun -1950 Oct



1950 Oct -1952 Feb



1952 Mar -1952 Dec



1953 Jan -1954 Feb



1954 Mar -1954 Dec


Letter and quill pen presented to MontefioreCollegeIncludes quill pen made from a bird's feather bythe Reverend Herman Shandel. The quill wasused to complete a Sephen Torah by Sir MosesMontefiore. Presented by Reverend Sir Lipson,Shandel's grandson, and the members of theBuxton Street Settlement.1 file

1938 - 1945



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1852 - 1927May



1930 - 1939



1938 Oct -1940 Mar


Montefiore Endowment Committee librarypapersInclides Manuscript Log book 1926-1946.1 file

1940 Mar -1945 Jan



1949 - 1957


Montefiore Endowment Committee librarypapersA list of 'Books not required'.1 file

n.d.

MONTEFIORE ENDOWMENT: RAMSGATE SYNAGOGUE


Ramsgate Synagogue ledgerContains: Burials (1862-1900), Births (1829 -1928), Marriages, Charity Box Record Ladies'Gallery (1833-1882), Savings Bank JerusalemAccounts, recording money sent to the HolyLand (1841-1882). Loose note from the Rev. G.S. Belasco: received this book from Mrs.Shandel, 5 November 1928.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1688

1829 - 1928


Ramsgate Synagogue ledger, indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1801

1954 - 1965


Cash book: RamsgateIncludes the private accounts of Montefiore.1 volume

1885-1912



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Sir Moses Montefiore Trust: sundry expenditurebookFor Ramsgate Synagogue and College.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0318

1890-1920

MONTEFIORE ENDOWMENT: RAMSGATE JEWISH BURIAL GROUND


Minutes, donations, and inventory of articlesbelonging to the Ramsgate Jewish BurialGround SocietyAlso letter from Rev. B. Rodrigues-Pereira toDavid Mellows, Secretary, explaining thehistory of the Society, and enclosing a printedcopy of its laws.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1675

1872 May -1895 Oct


List of subscribers, Building Fund and BurialGround accounts1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1674

1872 - 1887

SEPHARDI CHARITIES AID SOCIETY


Minutes and subscribers1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0473

1915 Jul 25 -1939 Jun 19


Contributions to congregational charities,indexed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1736

1915 - 1941

SEPHARDI CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION


Minutes, letters and press cuttings1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0620

1903 - 1906


Education classes committee minutesIncludes printed report and balance sheet aswell as some loose papers.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1534

1906 Jun 7 -1909 May 11



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Education classes committee minutesIncludes annual report of association (1912).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0631

1909 Jun 3 -1916 Jan 9


MinutesIncludes some loose papers, including Rules ofthe Association and Printed Prize Distributionnotices.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1732

1916 Jan 23 -1922 Dec 13


Education Committee: copy letter book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1893

1906 Jan 24 -1918 Dec 02

SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE LODGE NO 36, ORDER ACHEI AMETH



1923 Apr 26 -1939 Jun 26



1923 Jun 21 -1939 Jun 26


Rough minute book1 file

1923 - 1926


Agenda book1 file

1923 - 1925


Ladies' section accountsIncludes double scale section1 file

1929


Financial accounts1 file

1929 - 1949


Children's fund balance sheet and accounts1 file

1968



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Proposition formsIncludes details of age, occupation and family.1 file

1918 - 1928


Rules of Lodge No.361 file

191-


Order Achei Ameth, Brethren of Truth FriendlySociety1 file

1931 - 1950


Midland Bank Limited memorandum of deposit1 file

1929

LONDON ZIONIST LEAGUE


Cash bookKept by Mr. Grad. Includes names of Sir F.Montefiore, L.J. Greenberg, Leon Simon etc.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0649

1904 Oct -1911 Jun

SEPHARDI LITERARY SOCIETY


Minutes and balance sheet1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0664

1923 Apr -1930

LOAN SOCIETY/ ERNEST BRANDON CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT



1970 - 1986

GIFT OF MOSES LARA TRUST

ADMINISTRATION



1829 Feb 25 -1971 Jun 21


Copy of trust deed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0420

1827



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Copy of trust deed1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0410

1827 Dec 13


Copy of trust deedWith summary (pages 1 - 4). Contains a copy ofa memorandum concerning the trust by J. N.Nabarro Esquire.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0637

1947 Mar 28


Trust proposal case1 document

1826

LMA/4521/B/28/01/006UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access.

Trust draft document1 document

1827


Bill for drawing up trust deed1 document

1827


Trust declaration1 document

1827


Deed of confirmation1 document

1831


David Cohen agreement1 document

1864


Bonds1 file

1865, 1868,1870, 1874,1875


Charitable purposes deed of gift1 document

1827



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City of Canterbury bond and Moses Lara Trust1 document

1824


List of charitable trusts set out in the deed ofgift1 document

19--


Special Committee for Benevolent Purposes1 file

1947 - 1948


Lara accounts1 file

1914


Lara accounts1 file

1927 - 1928


Jews Cemetery, Hoop Lane1 document

1952

FINANCE


Expenditure1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1743

1861 - 1876


Cash bookIncludes trustees minutes.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1741

1827 - 1835


Investment and receiptsAlso loose balance sheet.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1740

1827 - 1859


JournalDiary of financial transactions relating to theTrust.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1742

1827 - 1862



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LedgerIncome from investments, loans made andrepayments.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1562

1827 - 1893


Financial correspondence1 file

1932 - 1951

RECIPIENTS


'Applications to Special Committee forBenevolent Purposes' 5621Covering grants for married couples, foreducation of youth, for admission to BethHolim, for loans, for clothing for twenty poorgirls and for lying in at home. Followed by list ofapplicant's names and address, and names andaddress of those providing sureties.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1744

1860 - 1861


'Recipients of Benefits under the BenevolentTrust of the late Moses Lara Esquire' 5621 -5627Lists date of election, candidates names andremarks for four charitable causes supported bythe Trust: scholarships for the education ofyouth, admission to Beth Holim, loans to'Industrious Poor' and clothing for twenty poorgirls.Interleaved with a list of applicants in 5625 anda letter from Sarah de Castro to Mrs Almosninoregarding the administration of the Trust.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1745

1860 - 1866


'Recipients of benefits under the BenevolentTrust of the late Moses Lara Esquire: Aged andDecrepit Poor and Deserted Children' 5621Loose paper gives tombstone inscription forBenjamin Nunes Lara and family.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1746

1860


Clothing for girls1 file

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HOLY LAND RELIEF FUND


SubscribersListed in date order.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0553

1867 - 1914

SANTA IRMANDADE DE ORAH HAIM


'A Santa Irmandade de Orah Haim':expenditure and receiptsIncludes a list of Brethren.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0398

1762 - 1808

ASSOCIATED SEPHARDI CONGREGATIONS


Associated Sephardi Congregation minute book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1611

1952 May 12 -1967 Nov 22

CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL, NEW YORK


Address to Sahar AsamaimOn the bicententary celebration of Bevis MarksSynagogue, also known as Saar ha-Samayimand Sahar Asamaim.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0472

1901English andHebrew


Address to Sahaar Hashamayim of LondonAddress of condolence from the Board ofTrustees on death of Reverend Dr. BenjaminArtom, Haham.1 documentFormer Reference: MS.0478

1879 JanEnglish andHebrew

EDUCATION


Opening of new schools in SpitalfieldsIncludes correspondence relating to the Gatesof Hope, Villareal School and National InfantSchool.1 file

1897


Opening of religious classes at LauderdaleRoad synagogue1 file

1908



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Shaare Tikvah School1 file

1849


Heshaim lists of donations1 file

1849 - 1880


Villareal schools1 file

1876 - 1921


Bayswater Jewish Schools1 file

1885


Scheme of the Lizzie Castello Memorial Fund1 file

1894


Fund for providing Religious Instruction forJewish Children attending the MetropolitanBoard Schools1 file

1897


Sir Moses Montefiore letter regarding the deathof Lady Montefiore1 file

1862


Congregational religion classes invitation1 file

1948


Gates of Hope School and Villareal andNational Infant Schools1 file

1933


General correspondenceIncludes correspondence relating to Gates ofHope School.1 file

1871 - 1877


Gates of Hope School income and expenditure1 file

1918 - 1920



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Metropolitan Public Elementary Schools DraftProject1 file

18-- - 19--


Charity Schools report1 file

1819


Gates of Hope accounts1 file

1968 - 1968


Enquiry relating to Hebrew boys and girl1 file

1995 - 1996


Jews' College London1 file

1858 - 1864

THE CHERRY TREE NOVO CEMETERY


Legal documentation and deedsIncludes a lease and an abstract of deeds.Also includes handwritten transcripts.1 file

1670 - 1797


Memorandum1 file

1670


Indenture Deed concerning Michael Lakuslease from Jonathan Hardy1 file

1699



1699



1699


Mr Charles Lake contract1 file

1707



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Mr Charles Hardy to Mr Alphonso Rodrigues1 file

1714


William Walman Will1 file

1722


Agreement between Mr Joseph Hardy andJonathon Hardy with Mr Joseph de Costa andGabriel Lopez1 file

1724


Agreement between Mr Joseph Hardy andJonathon Hardy with Mr Joseph de Costa andMr Gabriel Lopez1 file

1724


Admittance of Mr Joseph de Costa and MrGabriel Lopez to Stepney Manor1 file

1724


Declaration of Trust1 file

1724


Declaration of Trust1 file

1724


Mr Joseph de Costa to Mr Gardiner1 file

1726


Solomon de Costa1 file

1732


Stepney Manor - Mr Joseph de Costa and MrGabriel Lopez1 file

1733


Lease of Jacob Cappadoce to EmanuelLousado1 file

1796



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Deed for the use of an office1 file

1796


Release of the Portuguese Jews burial groundat Mile End1 file

1804


Deeds relative to the Mile End Estate1 file

1817


Burial Acts OfficeSpanish and Portuguese Jews' Burial Ground1 file

1880


Proposed extension of the Spanish andPortuguese burial ground1 file

1889


Bell and Mackerel public house1 file

1890


Contract of sale of land situated at Mile End toextend the Jewish burial ground1 file

1893


Agreement regarding windows at the firebrigade station at Mile End1 file

1902


Agreement between Enrico Arbib and otherswith the Guardians of Mile End Old Town1 file

1923


New burial ground of Sephardi Jews at MileEnd Road invitation1 file

1925


Agreement with the Co-operative WholesaleSociety Limited as to the rights of light1 file

1934



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Deed agreement with Queen Mary College asto the right of light and air over the BurialGround, Mile End Road1 file

1935

CORRESPONDENCE


General correspondenceIncludes United Synagogue correspondence.1 file

1880-1897


Portugese legationIncludes a letter to King Edward VII1 file

1900-1918


General correspondenceInlcludes Flour Committee1 file

1916-1919


El Libro de los Acuerdos1 file

1930-1933


General correspondence1 file

193--194-

VELHO CEMETERY


Velho Cemetery lease1 file

1653


Abstracts1 file

1653-1736


Clowes regarding Cage1 file

1655


Copyhold Memo Cage to Craylser mortgage1 file

1669



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Cornelius Cage admittance1 file

1669


Copyhold Grazer admittance1 file

1670


Margaret Cage to Williams Mortage andRelease Endorsed1 file

1670


William Evans recepit1 file

1670


A de Sequira, J Gomez Serra and J LopezPereira1 file

1670


Marriage certificate of Margaret Cage toWilliams1 file

1672


Margaret Cage to Williams Mortgage1 file

1676


Williams Surrender to use of Fonseca1 file

1677


Fonseca will and surrender of will1 file

1677, 1682


Certificate of enfranchisement1 file

1677. 1737


Release to Fonseca and receipt1 file

1677-1685



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Fonseca abstract1 file

1677-1685


Fonseca's Bet Haim declaration1 file

1678


Fonseca declaration1 file

1682


Sarah Howe's release with release endorsed1 file

1683


Fonseca abstract of lease1 file

1689


Elizabeth How's Bond1 file

1705


Fonseca declaration of trust1 file

1723


Lectures by Reverend de Mesquita and A SDiamond1 file

1853-1958


Conveyance of old burial ground Guedalla1 file

1892, 1906,1912


Velho Cemetery Beth Ahaim newspaper cutting1 file

1923


Velho Cemetery Plans1 file

1957

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CORRESPONDENCE AND DIARIES

LMA/4521/C/01/01/001Access by written permissiononly

Letters addressed to Haham Raphael Meldolaand Dayan D. Meldola, volume ILetters from England.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0754

1813 - 1839Hebrew


Letters addressed to Haham Raphael Meldolaand Dayan D. Meldola, volume IILetters from North Africa.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0755

1809 - 1883Hebrew


Letters addressed to Haham Raphael Meldolaand Dayan D. Meldola, volume IIILetters from The Holy Land.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0756

1811 - 1871Hebrew


Letters addressed to Haham Raphael Meldolaand Dayan D. Meldola, volume IVLetters from Italy.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0757

1797 - 1851Hebrew


Letters addressed to Haham Raphael Meldolaand Dayan D. Meldola, volume VLetters from other countries (than the HolyLand, North Africa, Italy, England).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0758

1800 - 1852Hebrew andPortuguese


Meldola family letters, volume VIPart I: letters concerning R. Josh. AbeatarMelo, 18th century. Part II: letters from variousmembers of the Meldola family (Hamburg,Livorno) to Haham Raphael Meldola and R.David Meldola, 19th century.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0759

1702 - 1856Hebrew andSpanish



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Merlitzot le-igrot: notes of letters ofrecommendationCopied for Haham R. Meldola by his son David.Includes letters from Constantinople and Safed.Also includes copies of epitaphsand a copy of aletter by Israel Benjamin Bassan of Reggio.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0459

18--Hebrew


Letters to Dayan D. MeldolaIncludes letters from Dr. Fr. Depitzch,Archbishop J. Wheatley, H. Pettigrew (librarianto Duke of Sussex), the Mahamad, the Board ofDeputies, and the Orphanage.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0604

1837 - 1851English,Spanish,German


Scrapbook containing material concerning Dr.David MeldolaIncludes obituaries, letters to the JewishChronicle, printed hymns, letters to his brotherAbraham (Florence 1823), to his father (1813)and from the same (both in Italian, 1820).1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0615

1813 - 1853English,Hebrew, Italian


Testimonial by Haham Daniel Cohen d'Azevedofor Rev D. A. de Sola on his application forHazan at Bevis Marks, Sivan 55781 fileFormer Reference: MS.0454

1818Hebrew



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Correspondence of Rev. J. D.A. de SolaMainly with his father Aaron de Sola ofAmsterdam (in Dutch), his wife and othermembers of the family. Also letters fromCharlotte Montefiore, Grace Aguilar, Dr.Schiller-Szinessy (in Hebrew), Leopold Zunz (inGerman), A. Furst, J.J. Belinfante (in Dutch),Joshua Van Oven, J. Bassan (in Dutch), S.Brandon (in Dutch), Baron Rothschild andHaham R. Meldola (in Spanish). Bound witharticles 'Haham Meldola and Hazan de Sola'and "More letters of Hazan de Sola" by R.D.Parnett (from Transactions of the JewishHistory Society of England, volume XXI 1968pp. 1-38 and volume XXIV pp. 173 - 182), withphotocopies of translations from these articles.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0625

1818 - 1975Dutch,Hebrew,German,Spanish,English


Personal diary of Abraham de Sola1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0690

1843 - 1844English inGreekcharacters

LMA/4521/C/01/01/013UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access

Draft letter to Haham Asulay (Azulai) by HahamR. MeldolaIncludes: various notes; printed weddinginvitation to the wedding of Joseph, son ofGershom Worms, in Amsterdam , 1711; anddraft of prayers.1 bookletFormer Reference: MS.0458

160- - 180-Hebrew


Note book of Rev. D. A. de SolaBook contains 'offerings on private accountsince death of Hazan Almosino' and 'offerings[...] to Hazan David Piza', along with notes onchess, poems in Italian and German, and adraft letter in Dutch.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0605

1845English,Italian,German andDutch.


Note book of Rev. D. A. de Sola?1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1860

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Note book of Rev. Samuel de Sola1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1861

1861 FebPortuguese,Hebrew,English


Letter from Henry and Esther Blausteinpresenting volumes LMA/4521/C/01/01/015 and016 to the Spanish and Portuguese JewsCongregation.With reply from the synagogue.1 document

1998 Aug

SERMONS AND TREATISES


Treatise of Mishna, Maseket Shabbat,Pesahim, Rosh Hashana, Yoma, SucahIncludes: Treatise of Mishna, Maseket Shabbat (1 - 10); Pesahim (12 - 18) Rosh Hashana (19 -21), Yoma (22 - 26), Sucah (27, unfinished). B)Ma'aneh Rah, p.31, title page (32 - 43) (Copy ofMa'aeh by R. Moshe Mordechaiben ShmuelMergalioth of Cracow, 1589(?)). Italian Rabbinichand.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0676

16--Hebrew


Sermons from the library of Haham Raphaeland Dayan D. MeldolaMarked 'Vol. VII'. Those in English corrected,probably by Dayan D. Meldola.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0760

1703 - 18--English andItalian


Sermons of discoursesIn the hand of Haham R. Meldola.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0753

1799 - 1814Hebrew andSpanish.


'A dissertation on elocution...' by H. H. R.MeldolaWith moral examples and precepts for thespiritual needs on Congregation; also particularinstruction in the art of preaching. Includesfragments of another manuscript.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0682

17-- - 18--Spanish



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Haham Raphael Meldola: sermons volume 2Medola's inaugural sermon in London and adarush for the Barmitzvah of his son David, withthe latter's colophon. Funeral discourse onHaham 'Hida' Azulay, and a printed copy ofMedola's funeral sermon for Princess Charlottein both Spanish and English.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0452

1818Spanish andHebrew


Haham Raphael Meldola: sermons volume 41 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0453

1818


Sermons of Rev. D.A. de Sola in hand of DayanD. Meldola(1) Delivered on Shabbat Hagaadol 5608(1848) on Malachi 3.17. English (by DayanMeldola) (2) on Malachi 3.12 (3) on Hosea 14.4(4) (first two pp. lost) in hand of D.A. de Sola (5)another, by the same, in hand of D.A. de Sola'on the duty and advantages of Self Sontrol',Sabbatyh Naso 5593 (June 1st 1833)numbered '4 of 34' '4/5593' (6) another by thesame 'on the history and character of Joseph'(first part) (numbered 1.94) (2nd part missingdelivered in the Synagogue, 28th Dec 1833.Parasha Vayehi (7) another by the same ' Adiscourse on the … or Triumphal Song ofMoses' delivered at the Portuguese JewsSynagogue.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0612

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Ten sermons in the hand of Dayan DavidMeldola(1) in Spanish; funeral oration on R.ElimelenMudahi, Nisan 5599 (2) in English by DM (atlast page name of MordecaiCarmi S. ShemuelHa-Cohen) delivered of Shabbat Hagadol(1845) on text of Malachi 4,4 (3) in English byDM delivered on Shabbat Teshubah 5512(1852) on Deut.32.4 (4) Sermons in Spanish -5598 (1848) (5) Sermon Pentencial 5600(1840) in Spanish by DM (6) in English by DM(date not given) (7) in English by DM 5603(1843) Shabbat Hagadol (8) in English by DM5604 (1844) Shabbat Hagadol (9) in English byDM Shabbat Teshubah, 5610 (1850) (10) inEnglish by DM 5611 (1861) Shabbat Hagadol(11) in English by DM on Shabbat Teshubah5613 (1853) (12) in English by DM (undated).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0611

1839 - 1861English andSpanish


'Yad - ha.melekh, Part 1'By R. Meldola; notes on Rambam.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0674

n.d. [18--]Hebrew


'Prayers written by the Rev. D. Meldola ofSacred Memory'R. D. de Abraham Meldola of Livorno.Concludes with draft in Spanish of Introductionto a book by the author dated 29th Homer5496.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0691

1736Hebrew andSpanish

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Sefer Likute David part 1Collected legal decisions, in alphabetical order,by David B. Raphael Meldola of Amsterdam,cousin of Haham R. Meldola. Part 2 is missing.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0546/A

17-- - 18--Hebrew


Sefer Likute David part 3:Collected legal decisions, in alphabetical order,by David B. Raphael Meldola of Amsterdam,cousin of Haham R. Meldola.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0546/B

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Sefer Likute David part 4Collected legal decisions, in alphabetical order,by David B. Raphael Meldola of Amsterdam,cousin of Haham R. Meldola. Ahabat David.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0546/C

17-- - 18--Hebrew


A discussion of the laws in the TurBy R. David Meldola of Amsterdam, son ofRaphael Meldola of Bayonne. Dinim formingpart Oran Hayyim of Shulhan Aruch, arrangedalphabetically, later response & decisionsadded in paraphrase. Autograph; interestingautobiographical introduction on flyleaf, list ofproposed (?) Haskamot. Title p.1, 6pp.Introduction 2pp. Contains list of sources.177pp.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0677

1800?Hebrew


Copy of Sefer Sequlot ve KamiotAn essay on amulets by Rabbi HIDA (HayimYosef David Azulay).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0657

18--Hebrew

ESSAYS AND POETRY


Sefer Meorot Natan: A collection of HebrewpoemsMostly by R. Shelomoh Joseph Ben NathanCarpi (see p.52). Occasional poems mostly forweddings, elegies etc., composed between1740 and 1775 in various places, includingMantua, Livorno, Smyrna, Constantinople).pp.177 to end copy of poem by S. D. Luzatto.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0680

1740 - 1775Hebrew


Shelosha Hiddushim & poems: volume ofHebrew songsChiefly comic epithalamiums. Also containscopy of a letter of introduction by R. DavidMeldola (of Hamburg?) in favour of his sonDavid. On folio I marginal descriptive note by D.A. de Sola.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0675

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Copy of Ele Bene Hane'urimA collection of poems in Hebrew and Italian by(Dr.) Ephraim Luzzatto. In hand of D. A. deSola. With extract from letter from him toAbraham de Sola 25.2.59, describing the work.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0656

18--Hebrew andItalian


'Sefer 'Es Hayyim' Hebrew poem in 417 rhymedstanzasApparently by Raphael D. Meldola ofAmsterdam, a cousin of Haham R. Meldola ofLondon whom he accompanied in 1817 on hisarrival as interpreter. Begins with pedigree offamily (in English) going back to 1340, thencelebrates and describes the journey, arrivaland life of Haham R. M. in London (see R. D.Barnett 'Haham Meldola and Hazan de Sola'Trans. Jew. Hist. Soc.) Also: other poems by R.D. M. and his father, and a Livorno Hashcabalist. Loose i) a printed sheet describing the Msii) a letter from Rev. D. B. de Mesquita toRobert (Carvalho?) 26/7/1939. Gift of Mrs. Bellede Sola & family, 1957.Cleaned, repaired andrebound 1978 with missing page found in Boardof Deputies' papers inserted.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0766

18--Hebrew andEnglish


Yad Haharuzim rhyming dictionaryCompiled by H. Haim Modai of Constantinoplewith additions by H. Jacob Nunes Vias ofLivorno, and in his hand. Sent by him to H.David de Raphael Meldola, London. Includescopies of letters for She'elot.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0678

17--


Translation of Franz Delitzsch's 'Contributionsto The History of Jewish Poetry'By David Aaron de Sola. 103 pages.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0614

1836



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Manuscript copy Menasseh Ben Israel's 'Hopeof Israel'By David Aaron de Sola. Manuscript copy ofthe 1651 edition of The Hope of Israel,translated into English by Moses Wall. 8 pageintroduction and pages 1 to 104 numbered.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0541

18--

OTHER FAMILY RECORDS

LMA/4521/C/02/001Access by written permissiononly

Photostat copy of manuscript pedigree ofAboab familyOriginal in the possession of Mrs A. Capadose.Former Reference: MS.0643



'Adversariorum Hodoporicum': travel notebookUnsigned diary of an English apothecary(James Petiver) recording his journeys fromIngleborough to London 20 July 1691. Includingdescription of visit to service at Cree ChurchLane Synagogue and herb gardens visited enroute. With inserted letter from James Petiver,London, 20 Dec 1712, to unnamed patron (Dr.Richardson). Book-plate of Frances MaryRichardson.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0684

1691 - 1712


Diary of Samuel Montefiore"Journal of my voyage from London to Leghorn,on board the Count of Zinzendorf Capn.,Leopold Civrani, commencing this 9th May1782".1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0435

1782 May 9 -1783 Feb 25


Diary of Miss S. LindoKept until the day she married.1 bookletFormer Reference: MS.0588

1835 Jan 28 -1835 Sep 16


Notes on Mendes de Costa, de Mattos andMocatta families1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0768

1676 - 1900



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Private account of business dealings of S. A.AlmosninoLedger noting dealings in France.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1465

1842-1850Some noteswritten inFrench


S. Almosnino's account bookIncludes some loose papers throughout thebook.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1739

1849-1858Some of theloose papersare in French


Index to S. Almosnino's account book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.1580

1840-1860

LMA/4521/C/02/009 Accounts of private expenditureBelonging to an anonymous member of thecongregation residing in Bath (M. I. Levy?).1 bookletFormer Reference: MS.0312

1805 Nov -1808 May


Personal account book of William Villa Real1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0584

1749 - 1750


Personal business letters of SolomonAlmosnino, secretary of Bevis MarksSynagogueLabelled "Inland Letters 1822"1 bundle

1822


Hananel de Castro obituary1 file

18--Hebrew


L S Benzecry obituary1 file

1918


Kirschbaum1 file

1856



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Sir Alan Nocatta dinners1 file

1961 - 1962


Lindo brokers medals1 file

1932, 1979


Edward Toledano drawings1 file

1979 - 1981


Raphael de Sola correspondence1 file

1964 - 1982


Miss Sarah Lindo diary1 file

1835


Solomon Almosnino1 file

1839 - 1848


Dr Richard Barnett1 file

1954 - 1987


My Reminiscences by E. E. Afriat1 file

18-- - 19--


Membership correspondence1 file

1910 - 1937

SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE


Damascus Jews article1 file

1840


Selection of portrait photographsBundle of 12 photographs

1884



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Centenary celebrations6 booklets and 12 photographs

1884


Centenary programmeInlcludes a prayer.2 silk items in 1 file

1884


Lady Montefiore commemoration poem1 file

1866


Sir Moses Montefiore obituary2 files

1883 - 1885

BRANDON FAMILY


Brandon family legal documentation and deeds1 box

1820 - 1845

INTERNATIONAL CONGREGATIONS

BARBADOS CONGREGATION (NIDHE ISRAEL)

ADMINISTRATION

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Minutes of Adjuntos1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0327/A

1769 May 21 -1794 Jul 13

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Minutes of meetings of Mahamad and AdjuntosStarts with the oath to be taken by the Parnasand gabay on assuming office.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0328

1791 Sep 29 -1808 May 8


Minutes of meetings of Mahamad and Adjuntosand of YehidimIncludes copies of letters.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0331

1809 Jan 22 -1820 Sep 3



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Minutes of meetings of Vestry, Mahamad andAdjuntos, and YehidimIncludes copies of letters from Jan 1821 to Aug1833.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0334

1820 Sep 3 -1832 Sep 30


Minutes of meetings of Yehidim, Vestry andothersIncludes copies of letters from 1838 to Feb1851.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0336

1832 Sep 30 -1838 Sep 16


Draft minutes of meetings of Yehidim andVestry1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0339

1838 Jan -1838 Sep


Minutes of meetings of Synagogue BuildingCommitteeIncludes a copies of articles on theSynagogue's consecration from the BarbadoesGlobe and Barbados Mercury.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0337

1832 Jan 18 -1833 Jun 4


Fair copies of petitions to the Speaker andGeneral Assembly of Barbados regarding taxesimposed on the Barbados CongregationWith relevant letters to the press (6 Oct 1819);counter-remonstrance by other members ofCongregation (13 Oct 1819), with supplementto memorial to Lord Combermere and a letter to'Globe'; arguments for the petition; report ofspeeches in General Assembly on 4 July 1820on same Bill; letters to local press and SirReynold A. Alleyne; various minutes of HebrewVestry, Yehidim and General Assembly on thissubject (1820 - 1822).1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0397

1819 Oct 8 -1822 Jun 20


Byelaws as passed on 19 April 1821, andKetubot1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0342

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Copies of letters on congregational business1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0338

1835 - 1842


Copies of letters on congregational businessAlso includes minutes of meetings ofCongregation.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0340

1851 - 1905

FINANCE


Accounts of the Sedaca1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0329

1796 - 1813


Ledger of accounts of the Congregation1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0333

1813 - 1834

SERVICES


Register of births, marriages and deathsCorrected to the year 5581, corresponding withthe year 1821, taken by H. De Casro".1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0326

1779 - 1835


Register of births1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0335

1779 - 1905Hebrew onfront cover

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Ketubot: marriage contract book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0327



Ketubot: marriage contract book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0341



Register of marriages1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0332

1811 - 1871



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Register of deaths1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0325

1660 - 1925


Alphabetical register of deaths and registers ofBurial GroundIncludes alphabetical list of the deceased.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0330

1695 - 1881


Marriages at the Nidhe Israel Synagogue,Bridgetown, Barbados by Edgar SamuelIndex of Barbados Jewish marriages, extractedfrom items:LMA/4521/D/01/01/009 which includes ketubot1834-1843LMA/4521/D/01/03/001 register of births,marriages and deaths (this index containsmarriages only) 1779-1835LMA/4521/D/01/03/003 ketubot 1778-18331 document

2013

BORDEAUX CONGREGATION

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Photocopy of "Registre des deliberations de lanation Portugaise (de Bordeaux) depuis le IIMay 1710" (minute book)1 fileFormer Reference: MS.0683

1710 May -1787 MarFrench

AMSTERDAM CONGREGATION


Livro de Eleicoems, 5358 - 5627Book containing lists of Office-holders, Elders,Rabbis and teachers in Amsterdam.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0587



Sermon preached by Abraham MendesChumazeiro on the Synagogue of TalmudTorah, 5500On death of Moses Hayim Luzzello.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0610

1740 May 14Portuguese



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'Seder Hazanut. Observacoems dosCostumems da Esnoga do KK de T'Tora para aReza e ceremonias dos dias Festivos e Jejums'(Order of Hazanut: observations of the customsof the Synagogue of Talmud Tora) 5504Composed by H.H.R. Jacob de AbrahamBassan for Hazan Joseph G. de Is. Sarfatim.Also contains entry labelled 'Livro de Memoriasde Hazan Almosnino notando los ceremoniasde la reza segun el costumbre deste KK deSanar Asamaim de Londres, 5579'.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0484

1743 - 1819Portugueseand Hebrew


'A treatise on the truth of the law of Moses andof the providence of God towards his people'Translation into English by R. Saul LeviMorteira of Amsterdam. In the hand ofE.H.Lindo, with preface by him. Includes aloose sheet entitled 'Manuscripts in English' byLindo.1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0485

16-- - 17--


Translation of D. H. Castro's paperback on the275th Anniversary of the Synagogue inAmsterdamTranslation from the Dutch by August Gomesde Mesquita. Shevat 5757. Typescript. pp. 74.Includes photocopy of Special Service tocommemorate the 300th Anniversary of theSynagogue in Amsterdam 1675 - 1975.1 fileFormer Reference: MS.1863

1997 Feb

VENICE CONGREGATION


Venice Congregation account book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0391



Venice Congregation account book1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0392



Venice loan: deed of trust for loan of £48251 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0761

1737 Nov 30Italian



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Venice loan: papers regarding interest andrepayment1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0762

1737 -1786Italian


Venice Loan: Book of receipts for paymentsreceived by various persons from the Gabay ofthe Sedaca 9 Sivan 5518 to 9 Sivan 55241 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0422

1758 Jun -1764 JunPortuguese

GERMAN CONGREGATIONS


'Minutes and Proceedings of the Mahamad andParnassim of the German Congregations forcelebrating the return of Sir Moses Montefioreand success which attended his mission to theEast' 5601

1 volumeFormer Reference: MS.0282

1840

THE HOLY LAND

LMA/4521/D/06/001UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access.

Hebron, PalestineIncludes correspondence relating to the HolyLand Trust.1 file

1936 - 1948Hebrew


Tiberias, Israel1 file

1931 - 1937


Holy City of SafedIncludes correspondence relating to abequeathed sum of money by Sir MosesMontefiore.1 file

1935 - 1937Hebrew

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Sir Moses Montefiore Coals and Blankets TrustIncludes allocations to the Holy Land.1 file

1925 - 1937



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Correspondence and receipt listsIncludes Sir Moses Montefiore Coals andBlankets Trust distribution.1 box

1908 - 1936Hebrew


Bevis MarksIncludes an article.1 file

1991Hebrew


Letter of credit authorising Raphael AbrahamMachlof Hhayat1 file

C1850Hebrew


Harold Marcus WienerCorrespondence regarding his murder.1 file

1929 - 1931

PUBLIC APPEALS

PERSIAN JEWS APPEALS

LMA/4521/E/01/001Access by written permissiononlyNot available for general access.

Russian Jewish RefugeesConcerns the arrival at Meshed, Persia.1 file

1933 - 1934

LMA/4521/E/01/002Access by written permissiononlyNot available for general access.

Bushire Jewish Community1 file

1938

YEMENITE JEWS APPEAL

LMA/4521/E/02/001Access by written permissiononly

Fund for the assistance of the Yemenite Jews1 file

1913 - 1914

HOLY LAND APPEAL


The Suffering Jews in the Holy Land1 file

1856 - 1862


Chief Rabbi Jerusalem1 file

1880



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Appeal to London Congregation fromJerusalem1 file

1837

LMA/4521/E/03/004UnfitAccess by written permissiononlyNot available for general access.

Appeal to Amsterdam Congregation fromJerusalem1 file

1818Spanish


Appeal to London Congregation from Hahamimof Morocco1 file

1827


Telegram appeal to London Congregation fromChief Rabbi1 file

1985


Enquiry relating to a Samuel Montagu report1 file

1994

ALEPPO APPEAL


Printed Appeal from Aleppo, Syria1 file

1919

OTHER APPEALS


Communal Hall Appeal Fund1 file

1952


Sephardi Children in EnglandPresenting an ambulance to Israel.1 file

1974

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

BOARD OF DEPUTIES OF BRITISH JEWS

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Circular letterIncludes information regarding the Holylandappeal.1 document

1865



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Letter from Sir Moses Montefiore regarding theMortara case in Rome1 file

1859


Canvassing for elections1 file

1867, 1916,1919


Appeals1 file

1809 - 1865


ReportsIncludes an interview with the president of theBoard of Deputies of British Jews.1 file

1858 - 1949


Sir Moses Montefiore resignation1 file

1874


Expenditure money and annual returns1 file

1858 - 1875


Presidential election1 file

1838

UNITED KINGDOM CONGREGATIONS

MANCHESTER CONGREGATION

LMA/4521/G/01/001Access by written permissiononly

Laws and regulations1 scroll

18-- - 19--


Board of elders laws1 file

18-- - 19--


Origins of the early Sephardim community1 file

19--



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Order of serviceIncludes dinner menus.1 file

1903 - 1964


Fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of thesynagogue1 file

1923


Application for the Withington Synagogue1 file

1925 - 1950


Meeting agendas1 file

1938 - 1940


Proposed election of Communal Rabbi1 file

1938


Bent Street, Cheetham synagogue1 file

1937


Valuation and specification for insurance1 file

1943


Withington congregation1 file

1949


EnquiriesIncludes correspondence relating to the deathof Mrs Rose Mendoza.1 file

1952


Rabbi Shlomo Ellituv1 file

1985

RAMSGATE CONGREGATION


Copy of the Sir Moses Montefiore will1 scroll

19--



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Yeshiva applications1 file

1897


College building plans1 file

1907


Montefiore synagogue times of service andclosure1 file

1920, 1964


Correspondence1 file

1925 - 1941


Centenary of the Sir Moses Montefioresynagogue luncheon inviteIncludes a mission to Morocco invite.1 file

1933


Record of attendances at the Ramsgatesynagogue3 booklets

1934 - 1938


Sale of East Cliff Lodge1 booklet

1935


American Consulate GeneralConcerns the case of Rabbi Manfred Papo andhis wife.1 file

1939


Montefiore college correspondence1 file

1940 - 1945


Montefiore Endowment Committee1 file

1922 - 1948


Montefiore silver valuation1 file

1904, 1976



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Scheme for carrying out the Trusts of theCollege1 file

19--

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