(Prime Minister of Israel, 1922-95). Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew, on stationery of Royal Garden Hotel, London. Written immediately prior to becoming Israel's Ambassador to the United States

Written by Rabin during a working-vacation in London on the way to Washington, this letter, displays a rare personal wamth. Often perceived as rather austere, Rabin heartily thanks his host for the gracious hospitality provided. He aslo shares his recent experience in Paris, wherein his visit happened to coincide with that of the Iraqi President Arif. Rabin found it amusing how the French wooed the Iraqi apparently without receiving any tangible results in return