Long letter with the signature and stamp of the Rebbe Efraim David Halberstam, Av Bet Din of Yoshlisk. [C. 1930s].
The rebbe relates his difficult circumstances and requests help to immigrate to America, "…I am in a desperate state of distress and destitution and cannot think of any viable manner to escape this place. Therefore, I have resolved that come what may, I will travel to America …"
The Rebbe Efraim David Halberstam (1885-1942), son of the Rebbe Yechiel Natan Halberstam, Av Bet Din of Bardejov and son-in-law of his uncle, the Rebbe Menachem Mendel Halberstam, Av Bet Din of Frysztak. Served as the Rebbe of Myślenice and as Av Bet Din of Yoshlisk. Perished in the Holocaust with his wife and their nine children.
Official stationery, 29 cm. Approximately 20 lines of fine handwriting. Good condition, folding marks and minor wear.