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Legal document, Qaraite. Written in Judaeo-Arabic. Dated: Sunday, 15 Iyyar 5418 AM, which is 1658 CE. Involves Aharon Rofe Rosh Mishmeret b. Elʿazar . . . ha-Ḥazzan and Avraham Qudsī Rosh Mishmeret b. Yaʿaqov Levi Qayyim. They donate 1000 half-silver pieces for the benefit of Jerusalem. The document goes into depth on the functioning of the mysterious institution of 'mishmarot' ('watches') of which these two men are heads. It may have to do with burial arrangements. Periods of 6 years and 12 years are mentioned. Needs examination.

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