Igrot Kodesh · Letter 9009 — General

By the grace of Hashem,

27 Tammuz 5725,

Brooklyn, New York,

To the distinguished Chassid* who fears Hashem, Rav Shneur Zalman[1] Shlita*,

I greet you and bless you,

I have just received your letter from the eve of the holy Shabbat* 23 Tammuz, as well as correspondence from several persons who visited you and described your appearance and how you are feeling. I therefore hasten to acknowledge receipt of your letter and, above all, to express to you my blessing for a complete and likewise speedy recovery[2]. In this way, you will be able to fulfill the wish of your heart, in joy and enthusiasm, truly in good health. The merit of what is public assists you in this matter.

I must add that I was somewhat disappointed by what you wrote to me[3], for I had been wondering, on the contrary, how to extend the duration of the mandate and abrogate the provision that sets a term to it. Of course, I am not alluding to the law itself[4], but indeed to your own person, so that you may make full use of your influence for the greatest good of all. For this, it is necessary that you have no health concerns. It has been verified that various positive elements have indeed been realized, and may Hashem bring it about that for many more good years you fulfill your functions down to the smallest detail, for the good of all, both materially and spiritually. With my esteem, my regards and my blessing,