By the Grace of G-d 16th of Adar, 5717 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I received both your letters, with the enclosure of the plan of your proposed dissertation.

I was gratified to read in your letter, that you have regular study periods for Torah, including Chassiduth, and that the work of your dissertation is progressing. May G-d help that you have much success in all above, and that you eventually settle down in a way that is best for you, materially and spiritually, with peace of mind and contentment.

You do not mention about any association with friends at Harvard, but I trust that you utilize all such associations in a way that is helpful, both spiritually and religiously.

Nor do you mention anything about your mother, or the other members of your family, from which I assume that everything is in order.

If you can find, a discreet way in which to help the student .. . from the Bronx, who is also at Harvard, that is to give him spiritual support, and especially that he should not be bashful about conducting himself according to the true Jewish way, you would render a real good service. Of course, he should not know that the initiative came from me.

Your donation was turned over to the Keren HaTorah, and may it stand you in good stead.

Hoping to hear good news from you always.

With blessing,

By Nissan Mindel

Enc.