Constitution and By-Laws of the United Hebrew Beneficent Fuel Society (1844)

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This pamphlet contains the Constitution and By-Laws of the United Hebrew Beneficent Fuel Society, adopted on Sivan 8, 5604 (May 26, 1844). The document outlines the society's purpose, which was to provide fuel and stoves to impoverished Jewish families in Philadelphia during winter. It details the organization's structure, including its officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and twelve Directors), election procedures, and financial management. The document also includes articles specifying membership requirements, methods of application for fuel assistance, guidelines for distribution, and a list of members and contributors. A list of officers for the year 1844 is also included, along with a membership list.

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