(American financier, philanthropist and statesman, 1870-1965). Typed Letter Signed, written on personal letterhead to Rabbi Harold A. Friedman of Jamestown, New York.
AUCTION 63 |
Thursday, November 13th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 273
BARUCH, BERNARD.
(American financier, philanthropist and statesman, 1870-1965). Typed Letter Signed, written on personal letterhead to Rabbi Harold A. Friedman of Jamestown, New York.
Kingstree, South Carolina: 31st December 1953
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $500
After achieving great success in business, Baruch devoted his time as a senior advisor to a number of United States Presidents.
In this unusually detailed letter, Baruch writes of his early involvement in purchasing land in Palestine; his opinion of various British and American Government actions in regard to Zionism; his connections with Arab countries; his loyalty to America accompanied by deep concern for the safety of Jews worldwide.