“May G-d help me for the sake of the honor of the Torah and may there be peace and tranquility with G-d’s help.” Rabbi Yitzchak Elch anan’s s igned autograph to his grandson, Avraham Yosef. Kovno, 11th Cheshvan 1891.
Specifications: [1] leaf, paper. 13×21 cm. 18 lines in Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan’s handwriting and with his signature.
Unique Features: Letters written in Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor’s handwriting are uncommon, as he usually had someone write for him and only added his signature. It seems that out of respect for the recipient, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan wrote the entire letter himself.
Content: Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan writes a response to his grandson Avraham Yosef regarding his question about rent, and writes “with regard to his rent … he must give him the rent this month, and I do not yet know what will happen in the future, may G-d help me for the sake of the honor of the Torah and may there be peace and tranquility with G-d’s help.” He further requests from his grandson, “and I ask that you inform me how you are and about your fine learning and I will derive much pleasure.” He signs the letter in friendship and greetings. He later adds regards to his friend, his in-law.
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor [1817-1896 ] was the chief rabbi of Kovno and leader of Lithuanian Jewry. He was one of the foremost halachic adjudicators of his time.
Condition: Fine condition. Fold marks.