Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Ben Tzion Yehuda Leib Twersky of Hornosteipel (Hornostaypil). [Chicago, ca. 1940s].
The letter is addressed to his close acquaintance, the elderly R. Asher [Segal?]. The Rebbe sends condolences upon the passing of his wife and blesses him "may G-d help you come safely to be with us". Most of the letter relates to immigration attempts of Chassidim to the United States (probably WWII refugees).
Rebbe [Ben Tzion] Yehuda Leib Twersky (1867-1951), son of Rebbe Mordechai Dov of Hornosteipel and grandson of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. A tremendous Torah scholar and Tzaddik, renowned for his great charitability. He succeeded his father as rebbe of Hornosteipel. Escaped to the United States from Belgium just before the Nazi invasion, and established his Beit Midrash in Chicago, where he continued his charitable activities.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some wear. Ink smudged in a few places. Folding marks. The letter is mounted on fabric for reinforcement.

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