Part of a letter, c. 1025 CE, written by Abraham b. Gaʾon Solomon b. Judah, to David b. Aaron, in Fusṭāṭ, giving brief details of a recent visit to Damascus, explaining that he had already written to the recipient during the feast (probably of Tabernacles), but that the letter had been delayed due to local disturbances. He mentions the arrival of Ṣedaqa b. Menaḥem, from Fusṭāṭ, who praises the recipient for his kindness towards him. <\/p>"
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