קכט

And what shall we do about the dangerous ordeals [הרפתקאות — harpatka'os — Talmudic Aramaic: dangerous encounters, perilous adventures along the way; from Aramaic riftaka — a dangerous encounter; used in the Talmud for harrowing ordeals on a journey] that have passed over us — everything is from Hashem Yisbarach — and surely He brings forward the remedy before the affliction. We need only to incline ourselves toward the hints that Hashem Yisbarach hints to us — and not despair of mercy. For Hashem Yisbarach tests us at all times — for this world is the world of trial. For the sake of Hashem — tell our friend Reb Dov, may his candle shine — not to be hasty in selling the pillows and cushions. And the essential thing for us is to renew ourselves in prayer — for all the business of Rabbainu z"l is Torah and prayer. Your friend, Nussun from Breslov And greetings of peace to all the Anash. And I have greatly asked — to send me the whiskey — either you or Reb Nussun son of Reb Yekusiel z"l. And also four or five little prescription cards. For my wife, may she live — from the seventh day of Passover — the fever has returned again, G-d have mercy. And she has no strength in any limb. Only in Hashem I have trusted — that Hashem Yisbarach will surely heal her — and your wife, may she live — from all their ailments. For we have no one to lean upon except our Father in Heaven. Written Monday, the 13th of the Omer, 5642 (early May 1882), from Teverya. The fever returned on the 7th day of Passover. A plea for whiskey and prescription cards. Do not hastily sell the pillows and cushions. נ נח נחמ נחמן מאומן