Letters from Rebbe Yaakov David of Amshinov to His Chassidim in Eretz Israel – Tishrei, 1937

Letters from Rebbe Yaakov David of Amshinov to His Chassidim in Eretz Israel – Tishrei, 1937
Two letters sent by Rebbe Yaakov David Kalisz, to the community of Amshinov Chassidim in Tel Aviv, one with his handwritten signature, and one signed by his close attendant R. Shalom HaKohen.
1. Letter of wishes for a good new year, with the handwritten signature of Rebbe "Yaakov David son of the Rebbe of Amshinov". [Tishrei, 1937]. The bottom of the letter contains an addition signed by the Rebbe's attendant "Shalom HaKohen", who wrote the letter on his behalf. This addition is the continuation of the second letter below.
2. Lengthy letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by the Rebbe's attendant R. "Shalom" HaKohen, and with the stamp of Rebbe "Yaakov David Kalisz son of the Rebbe of Amshinov - rabbi of Żyrardów, Warsaw". The letter is about funds sent from Chassidim in Eretz Israel to their Rebbe. Żyrardów, Tamuz 1937.
Rebbe Yaakov David Kalisz (1906-1942, perished in the Holocaust), was the son of Rebbe Yosef of Amshinov and son-in-law of the son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter of Ger. He was an illustrious Torah scholar with exceptional proficiency in all parts of the Shulchan Aruch. He served as rabbi of the city of Żyrardów near Warsaw, and was appointed Rebbe of Amshinov after his father’s passing. Although his Chassidim wished him to relocate to Amshinov (Mszczonów), the community of Żyrardów refused to relinquish their beloved rabbi. After much discussion, it was resolved that R. Yaakov David would serve as rabbi of both communities.
Two letters, 3 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Tears and wear. Repairs and acidic tape with damage and stains to paper and Rebbe's signature.