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Praised be G-d — he arrived here on the past Tuesday. And he met the wagon with Rabbi Hirsh from here who traveled for him. And he requests from each and every one of them — that they see to conduct themselves in peace — and that there be no quarreling between them — G-d forbid — and no fault-finding and jealousy — G-d forbid. Only see to strengthen yourselves every day to engage in Torah and to pray with intention — and Hashem Yisborach will help him to provide for them in His salvation.

My dear son — I beg of you very much — have mercy on yourself — and do not be angry — and do not quarrel with your brother — may he live. You should not cause any distress to your mother — may she live. Only desire to learn — and pray earnestly — and say Tehillim every day — and see to write — and be joyful. And do not be angry that you have no hat — have trust in Hashem Yisborach — that soon — if Hashem wills — you will have everything. For now — you must wait a little. You caused me great distress when I traveled from here. For Hashem's sake — from now — listen to my voice. And for now — borrow a hat from my son-in-law Rabbi Boruch — or from Rabbi Shimshon — and soon — with Hashem's help — all will be put right. According to the many words of truth I speak with you — you should have already cast away your foolishness — and thought only of the purpose.

My dear children — I beg of all of you — for Hashem's sake — settle well in your minds — what the purpose in the world is. And in particular — we are poor people — and even so Hashem Yisborach helps us with what is needed. Do not look for greatness — and for what is truly needed — trust in Hashem Yisborach — that I will be able to support you properly. Only strengthen yourselves in Torah and prayer — and request every day from Hashem Yisborach — that He protect you from evil — and help you to be proper Jews. For from a person — there remains nothing at all — except the Jewishness that he snatches in this world. I have already spoken greatly with you. May Hashem Yisborach strengthen your hearts — to fulfil my words — which flow from the words of our Master our Teacher and our Rebbe — of blessed memory. Be healthy and joyful.

The words of your father — who awaits salvation.

Nussun of Breslov.

My beloved son Dovid Tzvi — see to fulfil all the above — and write him a letter — and inform him of all that happens in his house and in his congregation — of everything inform him clearly. May Hashem Yisborach grant him always to hear good tidings. And let someone acquire a bundle of good candles — and see to guard them well — and to place them in a guarded place — so that vermin and mice — G-d forbid — do not have dominion over them. And see to study near them — and to kindle them for the honor of the holy Shabbas.

[Hebrew: נָתָן מִבְּרֶסְלֶב...]

Overview: Thursday, Parshas Chayei Sarah — Teplik — 5603. To his modest wife Maras Dushil — may she live — and to his sons — may they live. Written primarily in Yiddish. Praised be G-d — he arrived here on the past Tuesday. And he met the wagon with Rabbi Hirsh who traveled for him. He requests from each and every one — that they see to conduct themselves in peace — no quarreling — no fault-finding and jealousy — G-d forbid. Only see to strengthen yourselves every day to engage in Torah and to pray with intention — and Hashem will help him to provide for them. My dear son — I beg of you very much — have mercy on yourself — and do not be angry — and do not quarrel with your brother. Do not cause distress to your mother. Only desire to learn — pray earnestly — say Tehillim every day — see to write — and be joyful. Do not be angry that you have no hat — have trust in Hashem — soon if Hashem wills you will have everything. You must wait a little. You caused me great distress when I traveled. For Hashem's sake — from now — listen to my voice — borrow a hat from my son-in-law Rabbi Boruch or Rabbi Shimshon — and soon all will be put right. My dear children — I beg of all of you — for Hashem's sake — settle well in your minds what the purpose in the world is. We are poor people — and even so Hashem helps with what is needed. Do not look for greatness — trust in Hashem — that I will be able to support you properly. Only strengthen yourselves in Torah and prayer — request every day that He protect you from evil and help you to be proper Jews. For from a person there remains nothing at all except the Jewishness that he snatches in this world. May Hashem strengthen your hearts — to fulfil my words — which flow from the words of our Master — of blessed memory. Be healthy and joyful. Today he arrived here from Teplik — for he was delayed there also for the past holy Shabbas Parshas Toldos. And blessed be Hashem — he completed there in a miraculous way. And upon arriving here today in the light of the morning — he found his two letters — and presumably gave himself very great life from them — in particular with the information from Rabbi Nachman — may his light shine. Blessed be Hashem Who helped him until now. And certainly it is fitting that he reply to him immediately — that he received his letter — and that he is today here.