Draft telegram from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, with additions and emendations in his handwriting. [Brooklyn NY, 1951].
Typewritten on a Western Union telegram form, with the addition of words and emendations handwritten by the rebbe.
Draft of a telegram sent by the rebbe to his Chassidim throughout the world in honor of the first yahrzeit of his father-in-law, Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn – Rebbe Rayatz, Yud (10th) Shevat 1951: " The merit of the Baal HaHilula is great, and on the day of the yahrzeit 10th Shevat to bring down salvations, blessings and success to you, and to all those who devote themselves to the Oholei Yosef Yitzchak institutions which are named after him. And certainly, through this opportune day he will continue… to attach himself to the tree of life and be blessed with all he requires in material and spiritual matters" (the emphasized words were handwritten by the rebbe).
The final version of the telegram was published in Igrot Kodesh of the rebbe (Vol. 21, letter 7871), with minor textual variations in comparison to this draft. Before the second yahrzeit of his father-in-law the Rayatz, on Yud Shevat 1952, the rebbe sent this telegram again, with textual variations compared to printed letter 7871 and to the present draft (see next item).
[1] leaf. Approx. 21X14.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Brittle paper. Margins trimmed (not affecting text). Marginal creases, closed and open tears. Pen inscription (faded).