TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, February 4, 1941. Letter to Dr. Ludwig Riess in New York, in full (translated): "Your letter of 16.1 made a big impression on me. Unfortunately I don't see any way I could help you find a suitable position. I have therefore written to the Council of Jewish Women, New York, and asked that they might assist you through mediation." In fine condition, with fading to the signature, show-through from mounting remnants at the top corners, and faint toning from prior display. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
After fleeing Germany himself, Einstein became a tremendous advocate for Jews seeking to escape Hitler's reach and find asylum elsewhere. Joking that he ran an 'immigration office,' he would make visa applications for other German Jews, personally vouch for refugees fleeing Nazi rule, solicit philanthropic support from other celebrities, and aid in securing employment for refugees around the world. Presumably, Dr. Riess was one of the many refugee Jews that Einstein assisted during this period.
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