Letter from the Admo”r of Lubavitch to his only cousin, Zelda Schneurson-Mishkovsky (known as the poetess Zelda). Brooklyn, NY.
The Rebbe blesses abundantly, with twofold blessings on the occasion of the two imminent holidays: 19 Kislev – Chag HaGeulah, followed by Chanukah “on which each day another candle and more light are added … to illuminate externality within oneself and also externality in and of itself.” The Rebbe then blesses: “May it be His will … that He grant good tidings in all matters … with good tidings that are good and blessed in all their details.” And he adds in his handwriting: “For health, joy and good-heartedness.”
The Admo”r Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson [1902-1994], seventh in the dynasty of the Admo”rs of Lubavitch, started serving as Admo”r in 1951 and continued until his passing. He was a tremendous gaon in all aspects of the Torah. His net was – and still is – cast across the entire world.
[1] official stationery leaf, 28 cm. The letter is typewritten, with the addition of [4] words, several letters and corrections in the Rebbe’s handwriting, and his signature at the end; very fine condition. Fold marks. Aging stains.