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Moshe Sharett (1894-1965) was an Israeli politician who was Prime Minister of Israel from 1954 to 1955 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1948 to 1956. He signed the Israeli Declaration of Independence and was a principal negotiator in the cease-fire agreements that concluded the Israeli War of Independence. Typed Letter Signed “Moshe Sharett” on official The Jewish Agency for the Land of Israel, Jerusalem, October 1, 1933, 1pp. In part, “I hereby request your honor's assistance in gathering this material by bringing cases in which the law has been applied in order to limit the possibilities for Jews to purchase land to our attention. ... Obviously, our request is for that material that would be beneficial to the public and that you are able to bring to our attention, for our internal use, without harming the financial and commercial interests of the parties....” The agency is a primary resource for Jews worldwide considering moving to Israel, providing guidance, assistance with paperwork, and logistical support.