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Nussun of Breslov.

Abundant peace — to my beloved son, our Teacher the Rabbi Yitzchok — may his light shine.

I arrived here at the dawn of Friday, Parshas Korach just passed. And on that day — toward evening — close to the entry of Shabbos Kodesh — Hashem Yisborach helped us with His salvation and His awesome wonders : the garadnitsche [הָאָדוֹן הַגַּרַאדְנִיצְשֶׁע — the lord of the estate, the local landowner or administrator upon whose ground the building stood. His approval was a legal prerequisite for construction — without it the building could face demolition. This is the obstacle that had been feared and prayed over for months throughout the letters] of this place came to our holy building — and agreed with full mouth and gave permission to build it — and blessed us that we should complete it soon. Until here His mercies, Yisborach, have helped us. And from yourself you will understand the immensity of this salvation — for I had been awaiting this for a long time as is known to you. And now it is good to give thanks to Hashem for the past and to petition for the future [טוֹב לְהוֹדוֹת לַה' עַל הֶעָבָר וּלְבַקֵּשׁ לְהַבָּא — the paired movement of thanksgiving and petition that has been Reb Nussun's signature response to each stage of salvation throughout the letters. The past is acknowledged with gratitude; the future is addressed with prayer. Neither complacency nor anxiety — only the responsive posture of the one who waits on Hashem in both directions] — may Hashem be with us that we merit to raise the building this week and to complete it speedily — and to Hashem belongs the salvation. And on account of the lack of writing materials it is impossible to extend. And through this salvation as well — it is fitting for you to strengthen yourselves in Hashem and trust in Him always — for He will certainly complete it also for each and every person individually — the good work that He has begun to perform wonders with us. And see to make this known in Breslov — may the humble hear and rejoice [יִשְׁמְעוּ עֲנָוִים וְיִשְׂמָחוּ — Tehillim 34:3: "magnify Hashem with me and let us exalt His name together — may the humble hear and rejoice." The verse that immediately follows the psalmist's own call to praise: the salvation is not private — it is to be announced to the humble, to the community, so that all may rejoice together. Reb Nussun sends the news to Breslov precisely in the spirit of this verse] . May Hashem Yisborach enable us to hear good tidings always.

The words of your father — who awaits salvation. Nussun of Breslov.

[Hebrew: נָתָן מִבְּרֶסְלֶב...]