Igrot Kodesh · Letter 7989 — Faith & Bitachon

By the grace of Hashem,

23 Marcheshvan* 5714,

Brooklyn,

I greet you and bless you,

I have duly received your letter of 9 Cheshvan*, in which you apologize for having communicated to me news that is not good and joyous. In general, here is what happens (note 1: See, on this subject, letter no. 7746). When one should write (note 2: To the Rebbe), but postpones it from one day to the next, a cause then arises that makes this writing necessary. Conversely, if one writes on time, when one has good news to announce and not the reverse, which Heaven forbid, it is then unnecessary to resort to other means to lead someone to write (note 2) and for one to attach himself to the other (note 3: For a Jew to attach himself to the Rebbe).

I hope that upon receipt of the present letter, the matter for which you write to me will have been resolved, in a positive manner. Then, little by little, the same will be the case also for the other points. And, I await good news from you. You will tell me that peace reigns, both materially and spiritually. With my blessing,

N.B.: When I am near the holy tomb of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, whose merit will protect us, I will mention the names of all those you cite, so that they be in good health and earn their livelihood generously. I have just received your letter of 19 Marcheshvan*.