By the Grace of G-d8th of Menachem Av5731. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr. P. Kalms
45 Sheldon Avenue
London, N.6
I was saddened to hear of your bereavement.1 I extend to you my sincere sympathy and the traditional blessing of condolence –
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
May G-d comfort you among the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem.
The Zechus of your endeavors in the cause of Torah-true Yiddishkeit will surely stand you in good stead. May you not know of any sorrow in the future, but only goodness and benevolence be with you and yours always.
With blessing,
M.Schneerson
Notes and sources
Mr. Pinchas Meir (Peter) Kalms (5690-5779) was a businessman, philanthropist and activist in London. He merited to have a close relationship with the Rebbe with whom he frequently corresponded. Mr. Kalms recorded his encounters (as well as some of his correspondence) in his book Guidance from the Rebbe (SHAMIR, 1994). For more information and additional letters addressed to him, see letter dated 24 Teves, 5726.
1) The passing of Mr. Kalms' mother, Elka Toiba Kalms, on the 2nd of Av, 5731.
Source: Photocopy of Original.