Halachic letter from the leader of the generation, Rabbi Meshulam Zalman HaCohen, author of ‘Bigdei Kehuna, ‘ to Rabbi Tevli Hirsch. Furth, 1805.
Specifications: [2] blue paper leaves. 18×21 cm. Autograph, 8 lines in his handwriting and with his signature.
Unique Features: In this letter, Rabbi Meshulam Zalman HaCohen responds to a question about a financial commitment and asks the addressee to send him ‘the terms of the commitment letter by letter’ and adds: “I will attempt to do it as soon as possible, and as I am busy I will be brief.’ The second leaf served as an external envelope, with remnants of a wax seal and the addressee’s name in Rabbi Meshulam Zalman HaCohen’s handwriting.
Background: Rabbi Meshulam Zalman HaCohen [1739-1820], Maharzach, Av Beit Din of Furth and Rosh Yeshiva of Furth, one of the greatest disciples of Rabbi Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Author of Shu”t V’Chiddushei Maharzach – Bigdei Kehuna . The Maharzach established Torah in Germany to the the extent that his student, Rabbi Avraham Wolf Hamburg, wrote: “Almost all of the students in this place are his students.” For many years he wore sackcloth and mourned for the tribulations of the Jewish people.
Enclosed is a transcription of the letter’s content and biographical information about the writer.
Condition: Moderate-fine, tear in the letter’s margin and stains which do not damage text. Faded writing.