“Moses Montefiore.
“The Revd. Dr. Adler,
Chief Rabbi, &c. &c.”
“Alliance Assurance Office,
“Bartholomew Lane,
“Monday Evening,
“26 Jany., 5617.
“My dear and respected Sir,
“Having this moment heard from Lady Montefiore that you expressed a desire to Visit the Holy Land, and well knowing the lively interest you have ever evinced in promoting the prosperity of Jerusalem, I beg to assure you that nothing could be more gratifying to my feelings, than to be honored with your Company during our intended Tour. We had fixed in our minds the 10th day of February for our departure, but to enjoy the honor of your Society, we would postpone it to meet your Convenience to any day that would enable us to reach Jerusalem for Passover.
“Hoping to have the gratification of a favorable reply from you.