Associate justice of the US Supreme Court, 1916–1939. Brandeis was known for his devotion to free speech and was called “The People’s Attorney.” ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, November 22, 1926. Brandeis sends thanks for a gift. In full, “The Herzl has just come. That is the fruit of your and your husband’s kind thought of me while in Palestine make it very precious.” Brandeis also became the most prominent American Zionist. Not raised religious, Brandeis became involved in Zionism through a 1912 conversation with Jacob de Haas, editor of a Boston Jewish weekly and a follower of Theodore Herzl. Brandeis became active in the Federation of American Zionists as a result. When the Provisional Executive Committee for Zionist Affairs was established in New York, Brandeis accepted unanimous election to be its head. In this position from 1914 to 1918. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Brandeis’ hand. In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal mailing fold. R&R COA.
