By the Grace of G-d 8th of Shevat, 5734 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I duly received your letter, in which you write about your birthday. May G-d grant that it should usher in a year of increased Hatzlocho in all your affairs, especially to go from strength to strength in the study of the Torah and the observance of the Mitzvoth.

As we are about to observe Yud Shevat, the Yahrzeit of my father-in-law of saintly memory, I trust that you are familiar with his life and work. One of the main instructions that every one of us should derive from the inspiration of this day is to rededicate ourselves to the spreading and strengthening of Torah and Mitzvoth to the utmost of our ability, bearing in mind that we are fortunate to be able to do it in freedom and security, without the perils and difficulties which the Baal HaHilulo had to face for the greater part of his life.

May G-d grant that you should have good news to report in all above, including also good news about your family.

With blessing,