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He received his good letter on the past Sunday at the time of the morning meal. And from yourself you will understand the great pain — how his heart turned within him. But he considered his ways — and has no counsel or device as to what to do — in particular since the road is very very bad. And where shall he run and what can he do. For now — he gave praise and thanksgiving to Hashem Yisborach — for what he informed him — that they already traveled from there — and also his son presumably is not found in his place. And now his eyes are waiting and hoping and longing and consumed all day — to hear some good tidings from them. And to Hashem the salvation.

And behold — on the past Sunday evening — after the kindling of the Chanukah candle — Rabbi Ephraim came here in great alarm with his mother-in-law from Krumintchag — for Rabbi Sh. W. B. of Breslov had informed them beforehand. But when he showed them his letter — their mind was slightly calmed — since in any case his son holds to the way. And on Monday — the 1st of Chanukah — after midday — both of them traveled from here toward them — on the way through Tirahowitz and Uman — and he also sent with them a short letter. Now his eyes are darting — gazing and longing — until His word comes with good tidings and salvation — or until Rabbi Ephraim above returns here. And just now he does not know at all what to do — only his eyes are lifted above — until he opens his lips to express his conversation before Him — regarding all the tribulations that pass over them. For His sake and for the sake of His faithful servant — upon whom they are relying — may He act in His mercies and rescue all of them quickly — and let them not frighten them anymore at all. And in Him he trusts — that He will do wondrous chasadim with them — through the power of the holy elder — and cause them to hear good tidings quickly. Nagila v'nismecha bishu'aso.

And now he awaits still his letter — and for him to reply whether he received his letter that he sent at length on Wednesday Parshas Vayeishev past — to restore his weary soul. And presumably he already received it — and certainly it gave his soul great life even in this time of distress. May Hashem Yisborach save them quickly. And just now he does not know at all what to write to him and to his household — until Rabbi Ephraim above returns. And see to write to his household in Breslov — and inform them that he received his letter — and strengthen them that they trust in Hashem and not be afraid — for Hashem is with us. Until here His mercies helped them — and also until old age and grey hairs — may He not abandon them — until "agid z'ro'acha l'dor" — la shavak v'la shavek.

And however it is — in any case these are the days of Chanukah — which are days of thanksgiving. And they merited in these difficult times to hear such awesome things regarding the holiness of Chanukah — and in particular the Torah of the holy illumination of the knowledge — of the son and the disciple — to inform all the dwellers below — even and even and even — for "m'lo kol ha'aretz k'vodo" — and Hashem is still with us — do not fear them. And the postal is urgent.

The words of your father — who sighs and is crushed — and awaits and hopes for the salvation of Hashem at every time.

Nussun of Breslov. Overview: Wednesday, the 3rd of Chanukah — Tshehrin — 5603. To Yitzchok and all his household. He received his good letter on Sunday at the morning meal. And from yourself you will understand the great pain — how his heart turned within him. He has no counsel as to what to do — in particular since the road is very very bad. For now he gave praise and thanksgiving to Hashem — that they already traveled from there — and his son presumably is not found in his place. His eyes are waiting and longing and consumed all day — to hear some good tidings. And to Hashem the salvation. On Sunday evening after the kindling of the Chanukah candle — Rabbi Ephraim came here in great alarm from Krumintchag. But when he showed them his letter — their mind was slightly calmed — since in any case his son holds to the way. On Monday the 1st of Chanukah — after midday — both traveled from here toward them through Tirahowitz and Uman. Now his eyes are darting — longing — until His word comes with good tidings. Just now he does not know what to do — only his eyes are lifted above — until he opens his lips to express his conversation before Him regarding all the tribulations. For His sake and for the sake of His faithful servant — may He act in His mercies and rescue all of them quickly. He trusts — that He will do wondrous chasadim — through the power of the holy elder — and cause them to hear good tidings quickly. Nagila v'nismecha bishu'aso. Strengthen them that they trust in Hashem and not be afraid — for Hashem is with us. Until here His mercies helped them — la shavak v'la shavek. And however it is — these are the days of Chanukah — days of thanksgiving. They merited in these difficult times to hear such awesome things regarding the holiness of Chanukah — the Torah of the holy illumination of the knowledge — of the son and the disciple — for "m'lo kol ha'aretz k'vodo" — Hashem is still with us — do not fear them.

[Hebrew: נָתָן מִבְּרֶסְלֶב...]