Letter on Parchment to Eretz Israel Rabbis from Judge Philip J. Joachimson - New York, 1880

Joachimson, Philip J. Handwritten letter addressed to the "Chief Rabbis in Eretz Israel," Chief Rabbi Rafael Meir Panigel (1804-1893) and head of the Ashkenazis, Rabbi Shmuel Salant (1816-1909). New York, September 19, 1880. English and some Hebrew. In the letter, on two leaves, Joachimson thanks the chief rabbis graciously and at length for their New Year greetings and sends warm regards to the rabbis and their friends, families and members of their communities. He further writes to the rabbis that he continues to pray for their welfare and for the welfare of Eretz Israel, and asks the rabbis to show his letter to Rabbi Avraham Eisenstein (Head of the Ashkenazi Kollels) and to his other friends in Jerusalem.
Joachimson, Jewish-American judge and member of the military. Served as District Attorney in New York. In this capacity he was the first judge in American history to issue a conviction for slavery. Was one of the founders of the Voluntary 59th Infantry Regiment of New York in the framework of the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865), and served as a judge in the American Navy during the years 1870-1876. Joachimson was one of the only Jews holding several public positions at the same time. He was granted the rank of Brigadier General.
[3] lined parchment leaves, 35.5 cm sewn with thread and glued at the top. Third leaf is blank. Good condition. Stains, folding-marks. Two minor tears at the lower part.