Interesting Responsum Letter - Handwritten and Signed by the Steipler - 1960

Interesting Responsum Letter - Handwritten and Signed by the Steipler - 1960
Lengthy letter (approx. 48 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (the Steipler). Bnei Brak, 1960. Addressed to R. Efraim Greenblatt (author of Rivevot Efraim) in the United States. Includes responsa on Talmudic topics, with enlightening contents and fascinating expressions of modesty. The Steipler begins the letter by apologizing for not answering a letter he had sent him regarding laws of mikvaot, explaining that "…since my books have become widespread, numerous letters and booklets arrive weekly, and what can I do. I contemplated to adopt silence, and the sender may infer that the letter wasn't received…". At the foot of the letter, he adds: "Now as well I am very busy with arranging and printing my book on Gittin, may G-d grant me the merit of completing it successfully, and I am not able to delve into other topics…". Passages from this letter were published in Kitvei Kehillot Yaakov HaChadashim (Part I, Bnei Brak 1998, section 103 on Tractate Pesachim, pp. 215-216; section 138 on Tractate Yoma, p. 269), other sections of it were published in Karyana D'Igarta (1990 edition, Part II, Letter 247, pp. 253-254). Aerogram. 28 cm. Written on both sides. Address also handwritten by the Steipler. Good-fair condition. Folding marks, wear and minor tears.