By the Grace of G‑d
April 9, 1949

Mr. Samuel Kramer,

My Dear Mr. Kramer:

It gives me great pleasure to send you our recently published book, THE LUBAVITCHER RABBI’S MEMOIRS, as a token of appreciation of your kindness in arranging the matter of the citizenship of my venerable father-in-law in such an excellent way. Once again I wish to reiterate our grateful appreciation, and I say this not only in my own name, but in behalf of the family.

The MEMOIRS reveal an interesting and hitherto little known chapter in the early history of Chassidism, and Jewish life in the 17th and 18th centuries in general. They portray a gallery of the early pioneers of the Chassidic spirit and way of life which cannot fail to be inspiring.

I take this opportunity to wish you and your esteemed family a kosher and happy Passover. May the Feast of Liberation inaugurate our long awaited era of real liberation, materially and spiritually.

With kindest personal regards.

Very sincerely yours,
Rabbi Mendel Schneerson
Chairman, Executive Committee