By the Grace of G-d 25th of Cheshvan, 5741 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I am in receipt of your correspondence with the enclosures, and many thanks for your thoughtfulness in sending me the material.

Because of a technical difficulty in our secretariat, this acknowledgement comes to you in English. I trust it will not present a problem to you.

As for the subject matter of your letter, and its various aspects connected with the situation in the U.S.S.R, in recent years, there is surely no need to point out to you that these are highly sensitive matters and of great responsibility. Clearly, therefore, only one who has direct information from various sources regarding the said situation in all its aspects and details, and who is able to evaluate the results of every action that can be taken, can express an opinion, or give some advice, even in minor aspects.

In view of the above, I regret that in the matters about which you write I am not in a position to express any kind of opinion to you, much less to give specific advice, as you will surely understand.

In compliance with your request for an early reply, this letter is sent to you via express special delivery.

Cordially,