(First Prime Minister of the State of Israel, 1886-1973). Typed Letter Signed, in Hebrew, on letterhead of the Minister of Defense, written to Moshe Sar-Shalom, a soldier wounded in the 1948 War of Independence.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

BEN-GURION, DAVID

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22nd May

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1949

Description

With: Original envelope.

summary

In this letter, Ben-Gurion thanks the soldier for giving “more than most soldiers - part of your body itself.” He continues that the government is now obligated to ensure proper work training, housing and full rights be awarded to soldiers like him who fought in such historic battles.

Single page. Framed.

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