Letter by R. Yisrael Meir HaCohen (Kagan) of Radin, author of the Chafetz Chaim, with his signature and stamp. Radin (Raduň), 25th of Elul 1928.
Official stationery of the Chafetz Chaim, with his signature "Yisrael Meir HaCohen" and his stamp. The letter was sent to "the benefactor… Mr. Bacharach of the city of Hamburg", thanking him for his past donation to the Radin yeshiva and requesting that he increase his support due to the difficult financial straits of the yeshiva. The letter contains blessings for the New Year.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262), widely known by the name of his first book, the Chafetz Chaim. He headed the Radin Yeshiva, and authored many halachic and ethical works: Mishnah Berurah, Shmirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chessed and many more. This is a letter written in his later years, at the age of about 89 [trembling is discernable in his signature].
17 cm. Fair condition. Stains, dampness traces on bottom margin. Folding creases and wear. Mounted on paper for restoration.