Resolution for the Formation of a General Relief Association in Philadelphia

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The document is a handwritten letter outlining the formation of a general relief association in Philadelphia to alleviate distress during a period of economic hardship. The letter proposes the establishment of a committee structure, district organization, and a central station for the distribution of aid. It details plans for fund-raising, allocation of funds, and the temporary nature of the organization (dissolution planned for the first Monday of Passover). The letter also includes resolutions regarding the involvement of existing charitable organizations.

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