13th of TammuzJune 28th 1950

Dear Mr. Katz:

Your contribution, to be applied as I see fit, has been received, and receipt is enclosed herewith. Since you had left it to my discretion, I turned it over to the Special Fund which is used for aid to special cases, where persons would not otherwise accept charity. This is one of the activities of my late father-in-law of sainted memory, which, like all other of his activities, is continued as heretofor[e].

Today is the anniversary of my saintly father-in-law's liberation from Soviet prison (in 1927). The 12th-13th of Tammuz are celebrated annually as "Chag Hageulah" (Festival of Redemption) by his followers and friends throughout the world. It is the anniversary of the triumph of light over darkness.

This celebration is an opportunity for all of us to became more closely associated with his life's work, and become a part of his infinite existence. Each one of us can do this by carrying out that mission which he has singled us out to do, and we must do it with ever growing devotion and resoluteness. 

With all good wishes to you and yours, and thanking you for your cooperation, 

Very sincerely yours,

Rabbi Mendel Schneerson