(The Chofetz Chaim). Secretarial Letter Signed, in Hebrew, on letterhead stationery of “Israel Meir Hakohen, author ‘Chofetz Chaim’ and ‘Mishnah Berurah’” (Hebrew) and “Rabin I.M. Kagan, Radun” (Polish).

KAGAN, ISRAEL MEIR

3rd Cheshvan

Radin

1922

Written to the “donors and lovers of Torah of Chevrath Tifereth Israel of Jersey City.” Thanking them for their donation of twenty dollars that was received via Rabbi Joseph Stern of New York. With the Chofetz Chaim’s blessing: “May God bestow upon you a multitude of blessings and success in all endeavors.” Chofetz Chaim’s personal stamp following his signature.

A fine letter, sent by the Chofetz Chaim to America, filled with his blessings. R. Israel Meir Kagan (1838-1933) is universally acclaimed as the pre-eminent Halachic decisor and ‘Tzaddik’ of the generation.