David Ben Gurion 1956 Typed Letter Signed as Prime Minister of Israel - To Eleanor Roosevelt

1st Prime Minister of Israel.

Fantastic typed letter signed “D. Ben-Gurion”, August 31, 1956, The Prime Minister stationery, Jerusalem, to “Dear Mrs. Roosvelt” - being former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, in full:

I must apologize for the delay in acknowledging your letter dated April 12, 1956 in the matter of Mr. Vladimir Dedijer. The Army Authorities have considered Mr. Dedijer’s application and will respond to him directly.

I wish to take this opportunity of conveying to you greetings and best wishes from Mrs. Ben-Gurion and myself.

Vladimir Dejijer was a Yugoslavian partisan fighter during World War II who became known as a politician, human rights activist, and historian. In the early postwar years, he represented Yugoslavia at the United Nations and was a senior government official.

In very good condition, vertical fold, light pencil marking through text body.