Letter signed by Rebbe Shlomo Halberstam. Bobov (Bobowa), Tishrei 1904.
Addressed to the philanthropist R. Yeshaya Moshe Gross, with heartfelt blessings from the Rebbe for increased wealth and honor, blessing in all his endeavors, satisfaction from all his descendants and good health.
The letter concludes with blessings for the New Year, and is signed "Shlomo Halberstam".
R. Shlomo Halberstam, first Rebbe of Bobov (1847-1905) was the grandson of the Divrei Chaim, rebbe of Sanz. He served as rebbe to thousands of Chassidim, developing Bobov into a large center of thousands of young Chassidim, who transformed Galician Jewry by disseminating Torah and Chassidism. Leader of Orthodox Jewry in Galicia and member of the Machzikei HaDat organization.
[1] leaf. Approx. 21.5 cm. Thin, acidic paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks and creases. Mounted on paper for preservation.