By the Grace of G-d3rd of Tammuz, 5734Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

This is to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence and enclosures. Many thanks.

Enclosed are copies of some messages which went out recently, which you will find of interest. I leave it to your discretion which of them to use in connection with your contacts in Spain and other places.

It may be advisable, in order to avoid duplication, to get in touch with the administration of the Lubavitch House, who also have contacts in some countries on the Continent.

Now that we will soon celebrate the Chag HaGeulo of my father-in-law of saintly memory, on the 12-13th of Tammuz, the history and significance of which you surely know, it is the time when we rededicate ourselves to follow in his footsteps for the preservation and dissemination of true Yiddishkeit, without compromise. And although his great qualities and powers are not given to everyone, nevertheless, having trodden and prepared the path for all of us, it makes it easier for everyone to follow in his footsteps. All the more so, since, fortunately, we do not have to face any such odds and difficulties which he had to face.

May the inspiration of this remembrance be with you throughout the year, and help you advance from strength to strength in matters of Yiddishkeit, both in your own life, as well as in your surroundings.

With blessing,

M. Schneerson

P.S. Some time ago you sent me a request (Pidyon) in behalf of Shlomo ben Esther Marquez of Lisbon and his family. If there have been any developments, I would appreciate hearing from you.