Letter Signed by R. Shimon Sofer Rabbi of Kraków, 1873 - Son of the Chatam Sofer

Letter addressed to the community committee in Kraków, signed by R. Shimon Sofer Rabbi of the city. [Kraków, Cheshvan] 1873. German. In his letter, R. Shimon Sofer informs the community committee that he is compelled to travel to Vienna for a few days, yet will continue to fulfill his official duties. The letter is signed with R. Shimon Sofer's German signature: "S. Schreiber". On the verso of the letter, address and stamp of the Chief Rabbinate of Kraków (in German). R. Shimon Sofer of Kraków (1820-1883), son and disciple of the Chatam Sofer, a leader of his generation, was an outstanding Torah scholar, holy and pure from youth. His father regarded his intellect and ideas to be untainted, and would rely on his reasoning from a young age. He also dealt in Kabbalah, following his father's counsel. He served as rabbi of Mattersdorf, and in 1861, was appointed rabbi of Kraków. A leader of Orthodox Jewry in Galicia, he also served as a member of the Austrian Parliament. His books are named Michtav Sofer - responsa and novellae, homilies on the Torah. [1] double leaf, 34 cm. Good condition. Stains. Two open tears, not affecting text, from unsealing the letter. Folding marks.