ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, personal stamped letterhead, April 4, 1960. A superb, partly translated letter to Norman Thomas concerning his work against nuclear war. He regrets that he cannot attend an antinuclear demonstration, but gives Thomas permission to use anything he wants in the pamphlet to be issued: "My life, unfortunately, is not easy. Sometimes it's about my strength." Schweitzer notes that what would have been simple in 1957 is now almost hopeless thanks to political inaction: "But we must not lose heart. You are right in your meeting to call people back to the law and action." His postscript reads: "How I would like to have made your acquaintance. I hope that happens." Attractively double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 25.5 x 17.75; the backing has a window for viewing the reverse. In fine condition, with some light creasing. An excellent letter written at the height of Schweitzer's involvement with the issue of world peace, during which time he made radio broadcasts and published books and pamphlets about the threat of nuclear war.
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