Volume of manuscripts – discourses and novellae on various subjects, of Rabbi Moshe Sofer, known by the name of his book, the Chatam Sofer, as heard in his yeshiva in Pressburg. Written by several writers in different periods, between 1825-1834.
Of note in this volume:
• Section signed by his disciple Rabbi Moshe Shiffman of Livna, [1811-1854, Rabbi of Watitz and Prague, see The Chatam Sofer and his disciples, 362].
• Draft of interesting letter, written by disciple of Chatam Sofer to the Rabbi of his community, Rabbi Eliezer, telling about his studies under the Chatam Sofer. {Perhaps letter to Rabbi Eliezer Karpeles, Rabbi of Livna. 1754-1832, Ishim BiTshuvot Chatam Sofer pages 63-64].
• Ownership inscription and scribblings at the end of one subject, Rabbi of Wedritz is mentioned with signature "Yehezkel Meshulam T---", perhaps reffering to Rabbi Yehezkel Meshulam Teller from Komaran, Rabbi of Nir-Made.
• "I heard… from … Moshe Shmuel Brisk [later Rabbi od Niarad] who told in the name of… Rabbi Moshe Sofer".
• "I wrote on Friday night… 1825… I… Kahn".
122 pages in various sizes and conditions. Generally good condition. New elaborate leather binding.