Lengthy letter (2 written pages) handwritten and signed by R. Moses Chaim Segal Litsch-Rosenbaum, author of Lechem Rav. [Tállya?, ca. 1880s-1890s].

Addressed to the community of Eperjes (Hungary; present day: Prešov, Slovakia), who had invited him to present his candidacy as rabbi of the city. He replies that he does not wish to do so, since his brother-in-law R. Tuvia Schweiger had already applied for the position. He praises R. Tuvia profusely in the letter.

R. Moses Chaim HaLevi Litsch-Rosenbaum (1864 – Kislev 1942), prominent Hungarian rabbi. Son of R. Gershon Litsch-Rosenabum Rabbi of Tállya. Served as rabbi of Shamloi (Șimleu Silvaniei) and Kleinwardein (Kisvarda).

[1] leaf, written on both sides. 34 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks. Minor tears to folds. Deletions and emendations.