Bidspirit auction | Gutmacher, R. Eliyahu (Elya)/Vilna Gaon

Gutmacher, R. Eliyahu (Elya)/Vilna Gaon - Gutmacher, R. Eliyahu (Elya)/Vilna Gaon. Autograph letter written to R. Tzvi Hersh Lehren of Amsterdam. Dated 1850, requesting a picture of the Vilna Gaon. This is highly unusual, as many of the torah giants of that era were unfavorably disposed towards having portraits, particularly of people deceased. With additional financial details concerning the Yishuv in Yerushalayim. Concludes with poetic expressions of his great yearning to meet R. Lehren personally. R. Eliyahu Gutmacher also known as R. Elya Greiditzer (1796-1875) was one of the foremost disciples of R. Akiva Eiger. In addition to being greatly respected as great Talmid Chochom and Rav, he was renowned as a miracle worker to whom many turned in time of need. He also was extremely active in raising funds for the impoverished Jews of the Old Yishuv and was one of the early proponents of Yishuv Eretz Yisroel. 16.5 by 20.5 cm. Excellent condition (two very small holes). With original wax seal. Opening bid $3000