Lot 208
Stimson, Henry L (USA, 1867 - 1950) Secretary of War twice, once under Taft (1911-1913) and under Roosevelt and Truman (1940-1945), having taken over the post after Harry Woodring was fired. He also served as Secretary of State (1929-1933) under Herbert Hoover. Typed Letter Signed, one page, 10½ x 8 inches, War Department, Washington, April 11, 1941. To Rabbi Louis Wolsey about granting furloughs to Jewish soldiers for Passover. Rabbi Wolsey had asked that Jewish soldiers serving at Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania be granted a furlough for Passover. Stimson replies in part, "…Instructions have been issued to the effect that furloughs may be granted to members of the Jewish faith for such time as is necessary to allow them to be at their homes, when practicable, or at places where Seder celebrations are held, from noon of Friday, April 11, 1941, until midnight of Sunday, April 13, 1941, provided no interference with the public service is occasioned thereby…."
Estimated Value $100 - 150
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