R. Aaron Kotler. To R. Isser Zalman Meltzer! “Please let me know about the learning of Chaim Schneur, whether he is ...

R. Aaron Kotler. To R. Isser Zalman Meltzer! “Please let me know about the learning of Chaim Schneur, whether he is excelling in Torah”. New York 1945.
Historic autograph letter by R. Aaron Kotler to his father-in-law R. Isser Zalman Meltzer regarding a Shidduch for his daughter Sorah. Continues with details about funds for the Va’ad Ha’Yeshivos and for surviving talmidim of the Kletsk Yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel, with mention of Chief Rabbi Herzog. R. Aaron then inquiries about his son R. Schneur asking R. Isser Zalman to let him know whether he is excelling in his learning.
R. Aaron Kotler (1892-1963), was renowned from a young age for his brilliant mind coupled with his great diligence. He served as Rosh Yeshiva in Slutzk and Kletsk and established Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, N.J., which today is one of the largest and most prestigious Yeshivos. Known as the pre-eminent Rosh Yeshiva and Torah leader of his generation he was pivotal in the reestablishment of Yeshivos after the Holocaust. During the war while R. Aaron escaped to America via Japan, R. Schneur escaped via Vilna to Eretz Yisroel. He spent the war years under the tutelage of his grandfather R. Isser Zalman, as well as attending shiurim of the Brisker Rov.
22 by 13 cm. Very fine condition.
Opening bid $1000