I hesitate to post a solicitation - and apologize to the admins if this is inappropriate. Nevertheless - I hope the members of this group can help with this small - but worthy project. The burial society of Congregation Shearith Israel, the Hebra Hased vaAmet, is seeking to repair and conserve several grave markers at the Chatham Square Cemetery. They've chosen to restore two markers: Walter Jonas Judah's and Benjamin Mendes Seixas'.**Walter Jonas Judah**, a medical student at Kings College (Columbia), died during the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1798. His marker, likely imported from Amsterdam, is elaborate but has suffered losses over time. It requires stabilization and conservation.**Benjamin Mendes Seixas**, a veteran of the American Revolution and signer of the Buttonwood Agreement, has a partially legible, leaning headstone with cracks that require consolidation and repair to prevent further deterioration.The repair costs are estimated to be about $6,000. To date (April 1) the Hebra has raised $3,250 but still needs $2,750 more in order to move forward. Your help in reaching this goal would be greatly appreciated. The Hebra is a small independent organization that happens to be the oldest still (continually) active Jewish philanthropic institution in New York City, having been incorporated in 1802. (Prior to this date the burial society was organized as the Hebra Gemilut Hasadim.) Your donation, no matter the size, will aid in preserving these markers and maintaining the cemetery for future generations. If you can contribute, please let me know (you can dm me here.) You can also make a donation online at https://shearithisrael.shulcloud.com/form/hebra. If doing so please write "Chatham Square Cemetery" in the dedication/memo field. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.Thank you very much!