B. H. 21 Adar, 5737 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Sholom uBrocho:

This is to confirm receipt of your correspondence, including the latest which reached me with some delay, in which you write about the question of the renewal of your contract in your present position, and about the possibility of doing constructive work for Lubavitch.

I trust you remember our conversation some time ago, when I expressed the opinion that your continuing to occupy a prominent position in the circles with which you have been associated - provided, of course, that it will in no way affect your personal strict commitment to Torah and that of your family, will afford a greater opportunity to further the work of those circles which are involved with Torah-true Yiddishkeit, including Lubavitch. No doubt you have also convinced yourself of this from your past experience.

Hence, my opinion (if you are asking for it) regarding the extension of your contract is obvious, although it is natural that you should be dissatisfied with the standards of observance which are officially propagated there. For obvious reasons I do not wish to elaborate on this.

If despite the said unequivocal opinion you still wish to speak with me personally, this letter is sent to you via Special Delivery, since the calendar of appointments leaves only next Sunday open and will then be closed until after Pesach. As for the time, you can communicate with the appointments secretary as in the past.

I must add, however, that since my opinion is well considered and based also on experience, and, moreover, I have also given it to others similarly situated, I do not think that I am likely to change it.

With regards to all the family and with best wishes that you utilize your opportunities in the utmost degree, and with personal gratification,

With blessing.