Today he arrived in peace here to the congregation of Uman — some three hours before the light of day — and found what his soul loved — his good letter — and it was a comfort. And the great tribulation that met him on this road — it is impossible to explain in writing — for the ruination of the road in these times is unheard of. May his mouth be filled with the praises of Hashem Who brought him until here. And now it was fulfilled — materially and spiritually — "vaya'aleini mi'bor sha'on mi'tit ha'yaven — vayakem al sela raglai" — "and He raised me from the pit of tumult — from the miry clay — and placed my feet on a rock." Mah ashiv laHashem.

Just now the postal is very urgent — and his mind is not clear at all — for he was tossed and wandering in tremendous upheaval two nights and the day between — on his journey from Tirahowitz here — because of the great ruination of the road. And literally in a miraculous way he arrived here. And if Hashem wills — when another letter from him reaches him — he will reply as befitting. For now he intends to remain here until Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar Aleph coming upon them for good. May He restore my soul — and lead me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.