A letter signed by Theodor Herzl which was sent to To the Zionist leadership in Vienna regarding the collection of the shekels in Russia. Vienna, December 1903. Typewriter and Herzl's signature. German.
In his letter, Herzl asks that in view of the tense situation in Russia, to collect the shekels for the Zionist movement soon:
"We asked you, due to the current situation in Russia ... to collect the shekels in your country as soon as possible and send us the money collected", despite the difficulty. Herzl expresses concern that due to the various restrictions, Zionist propaganda may be stopped and urges him to act vigorously on the matter, and hopes that some help will come from the West. Herzl's letter appears a few months after the Kishinev riots when the situation of the Jews in Russia was difficult, and the Zionist movement was persecuted by the authorities.
[1] leaf. 28X21 cm. Very good condition.
