Tag: circassian

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Letter in Judaeo-Arabic. The hand is somewhat unusual—possibly late and/or Yemeni. Mentions ʿAbdallāh twice (or two different ʿAbdallāhs); may ask for a mithqāl of silver and silk; mentions 3 dirhams; Regards to various people including someone's brother and sister and Isḥāq. "Your mother asks Rivqa the sister of Shams the Circassian (אלגרכסיה) if [....]" Needs further examination.