Certificate of appreciation to the donor Rabbi Moshe Einbinder of the Pidvolochys'k community, with a letter by Rabbi Yehoshua Krohn. Borszczow, Poland (today Ukraine), [1903].
A decorated certificate with colorful calligraphic writing. On the top of the page is a circular text, in the center of the circle is the name of the donor with honorary titles flanked by the words: Good luck, blessing, plenty and success. On the bottom of the page is a poetic blessing written in scribal letters with vowels. Signed: "Yehoshua Krohn descendant of the Shach, from Borszczow".
On the second page, attached to the certificate, is a long letter [written on both sides] by Rabbi Yehoshua Krohn who relates his trials and tribulations, including the time he sat in prison because of a libel against him. He thanks the donor for his financial support during these difficult times and requests that he now send him "good addresses" of prosperous Jews in Russia and Galicia and Vienna to which he can send similar certificates of appreciation and they will send donations. (Rabbi Krohn used this method a number of times for his livelihood and to sustain his household, see attached material).
2 leaves. 34 cm. Fair condition. Brittle paper, wear and tear [minor damages to text]. Tears to folding marks, restored with adhesive tape. Stains.