Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Reuven Dov Dessler, to Rabbi [Shlomo] Zalman Porush [among directors of "Minsk Kollel" and establisher of the General Charity Association in Jerusalem]. Libau, 1894.
The letter which deals with donations was written upon formal stationery of father of Rabbi Reuven Dov, Rabbi Yisrael David Dessler, signed "Sir, Rabbi David Dessler".
The Ga'on Rabbi Reuven Dov Dessler (1869-1931), among the greatest disciples of the "Alter of Kelm", and son-in-law of granddaughter of Rabbi Yisrael Salanter. At the end of his life was director of the "Talmud Torah" in Kelm. Born in Libau to his father, Rabbi Yisrael David Dessler, affluent merchant, G-d fearing philanthropist, who was a close associate of the "Alter of Kelm" and among his chief supporters. Like his father, Rabbi Reuven was a successful merchant and philanthropist, nevertheless, he was a Torah giant and prominent figure of Mussar in his generation. His son is the righteous Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler author of "Michtav Me'Eliyahu".
8 cm. Fair-poor condition, stains from dampness and mildew, coarse tears on upper margins.