Handwritten leaf, draft of a proclamation in favor of Kollel Reisin (first Kollel in Eretz Israel). Includes copies of letters by Chassidic leaders in support of the Kollel. Slonim, 8th of Kislev 1903.
At the top of the leaf is a public appeal in support of the Reisin Kollel. Following, summarized copy of letters of Chassidic leaders, followed by copies of letters from Rebbe Rabbi David Moshe Friedman of Chortkov and his brother Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai Shraga Feivish Friedman of Husiatyn. The proclamation which was eventually printed contains abbreviated and brief versions of letters by rebbes of Ruzhin, whereas this copy includes the complete format of letters (letter by rebbe of Chortkov damaged from tear at bottom of leaf).
At the bottom of the leaf is a credibility authorization of copy: “Was copied letter by letter from body of letters… 8th of Kislev 1904 … Slonim”. Signed by: “Rabbi Elchanan Netanel - rabbinical authority in Slonim” and Rabbi “Yudah son of deceased Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak local slaughterer and examiner “. In the proclamation on top of the leaf, the rebbe of Chortkov is still referred to as alive, although he passed away approximately a month and a half earlier (on Hoshana Rabbah 1904).
Leaf, [3] pages. 21 cm. Fair condition. Coarse tear with missing text on bottom of leaf. Stains. Scotch tape restorations