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1950 – Acknowledgment of Relief Parcel via the American Joint Distribution Committee, Tel Aviv – Bombay - A typed acknowledgment form mailed by airmail from Tel Aviv to the headquarters of the American Joint Distribution Committee in New York. The document is dated 10 November 1950 and signed by H. H. Engelsmann, residing in Tel Aviv (23 Yehuda Halevi St., Apt. 151). The form confirms receipt of a postal parcel sent by Mrs. T. Weiss of Bombay, delivered through the American Joint Distribution Committee. Such forms were used by the organization to confirm delivery of relief parcels sent to Jewish recipients around the world. Addressed to: American Joint Distribution Committee 270 Madison Avenue New York 16, N.Y. Franked with Israeli stamps including: 5 Pruta – Ancient Coin (Israel coin series) 35 Pruta – “Moadim Lesimcha” Festival issue Cancelled Tel Aviv, 1950, with By Air Mail marking. The item illustrates the international relief network operated by the Joint in the early years of the State of Israel, connecting Jewish communities between Bombay (India) and Israel. Condition: Good, with light age wear and folding consistent with use. Includes: original envelope and signed acknowledgment form. A historically interesting document relating to the activities of the Joint and post-war Jewish relief networks.