(The “Imrei Emeth,” Grand Rabbi of Gur. 1866-1948). Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew. Written to his relative R. Chaim.

ALTER, ABRAHAM MORDECHAI

Midnight Rosh Chodesh Kislev

(Gur)

1924

Requesting the recipient ensure that all matters are fully completed in good order. Written on reverse of a pre-printed telegram form. The form has the name “Rabin Alter” written in pencil with date and words in Polish.

The Gerrer Rebbe, Avraham Mordechai Alter, known as the “Imrei Emeth,” was the spiritual leader of the Agudath Israel movement and dynastic head of an estimated 100,000 Chassidim in pre-war Poland. He succeeded his father R. Judah Aryeh Leib (the Sefath Emeth) in 1905. Written in Hebrew at the bottom of the telegraph form is the name “Rachel bath Malka Esther Rachamim Meirovitch of Mlava.” This cryptic letter states “My relative R”Y, who is delivering this letter, is also traveling in the name of my son. He will know right after the holy Shabbath.” - Pertains to the completion of a Shidduch?