Letter of Reponsum by Rabbi Elyashiv to the Rebbe of Erlau

Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, to Rebbe Yochanan Sofer, Ga'avad of Erlau. Jerusalem, 2004.
Halachic responsum concerning Ta'anit Esther, and blessings for the forthcoming Pesach. this letter wasn't sent, and draft corrections were added in Rabbi Elyashiv's handwriting. [this draft was found in the geniza container in Me'ah She'arim]. the final letter which was actually sent was printed in Kovetz Teshuvot, Vol. 3, Siman 115. this draft varies from the final, printed version. Most variations are changes in style, clearly portraying Rabbi Elyashiv’s wish to show more honor to his friend, the Erlau Rebbe, both by expressing the halachic disagreement between them in more delicate terms, and by adding honorary titles.
For many years, a deep friendship thrived between these two great Torah giants – Rabbi Elyashiv and the Ga’avad Erlau, mutual visits and a prolific correspondence of good wishes and exchanges on Halacha and Talmudical treatises.
Official stationery, 25 cm. Approximately 27 handwritten lines. Very-good condition, light creases.