Letter from Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov. Vienna, Iyar 1924.
Written by a scribe, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Yisrael son of R. David Moshe".
In this letter, addressed to one of his Chassidim in the United States, the rebbe thanks for the money he sent as wedding gift for his granddaughter, and blesses him with an abundance of life, good health, blessing, success and plentiful livelihood, with fulfillment of all his wishes.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (1854-1933), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin and prominent leader of Orthodox Jewry in the generation preceding the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 23 cm. Very good condition. Minor stains and folding mark.

Two polemic proclamations – Orthodox communities in Hungary. 1930s.
1. Printed proclamation, particularly sharp and vicious attack on Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, rabbi of Munkacs (the Minchat Elazar), by the disciples of R. Shaul Brach Rabbi of Kashoi (Košice), a leading Hungarian rabbi. Kashoi, [Shevat] 1933.
The proclamation is directed against the Munkacs Beit Din and its head Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, who had publicly opposed the Kashoi kashrut system which was under R. Shaul Brach's supervision, and had disqualified a marriage where the latter had officiated. At the end, the writers mention the Zionist son-in-law of the Minchat Elazar, questioning his suitability as the rebbe's successor.
[2] leaves (4 printed pages). 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks. Tears to margins and to folds, affecting text. Old sellotape repairs.
2. Printed broadside, transcripts of letters opposing the appointment of R. Avraham Abish Horowitz as rabbi of Karoly (Carei), written by several rabbis and leaders of Orthodox communities in Hungary. Karoly, 1935. Intended for posting in synagogues.
The broadside was folded and mailed. Address, postage stamp and postmark on verso, with the stamp of the Karoly community (another stamp of the community on recto).
Large sheet (printed on one side): 63X43 cm, folded. Fair-poor condition. Tears to margins and to folds, affecting text. Old sellotape repairs.

Lengthy letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Shmuel Tzvi Horowitz. Feldafing (DP camp in Germany), Adar 1948.
Most of the letter discusses the assembly of Spinka Chassidim Holocaust survivors in Germany on 7th Adar, with the purpose of unifying the Chassidut in the aftermath of the Holocaust. The rebbe discusses leaving Germany, and writes that the consensus is that one must leave this accursed land, quoting the rebbe of Satmar who stated that one must "not remain in this accursed land for even one week".
Rebbe Shmuel Tzvi Horowitz (1921-1997), grandson of the Chakal Yitzchak of Spinka. After the Holocaust, he led the Spinka chassidim in the East Side and later in Williamsburg, and became close to Rebbe Yoel of Satmar.
[1] leaf. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Creases and folding marks.

Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Mordechai Rokeach, rabbi of Bilgoraj. [Tel Aviv], Shevat 1947.
In his letter, addressed to R. Asher Zelig Margolies, the rebbe requests a loan for the purpose of buying an apartment, in the name of his brother, Rebbe Aharon of Belz.
Rebbe Mordechai Rokeach (1901-1949), rabbi of Bilgoraj, son of Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz. He escaped Europe during the Holocaust together with his brother, Rebbe Aharon of Belz, eventually reaching Eretz Israel where he assisted his brother in rebuilding the Belz Chassidut. Father of the current Belzer Rebbe.
[1] leaf. 21.5X14.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks and filing holes.