TLS, signed “von Hindenburg,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, Reich President letterhead, December 30, 1931. Letter to the Reich Chancellor concerning a payment to the widow of General Bernhardi. In full, “With reference to our earlier discussion, you will find attached a letter from the President of the Reich Archives regarding the acquisition of the literary estate of General of Cavalry Friedrich von Bernhardi. After reading the letters I agree with the view of the President of the Reich Archives that there is an urgent state interest in preventing the sale and publication of these letters and in keeping them in the Reich Archives for future historical research. Given your earlier verbal agreement, I would now ask you to have the sum of 3000 Reichsmark, agreed with General von Bernhardi’s heiress, ordered to be paid through the President of the Reich Archives, and to ensure that the payment reaches the recipient by 15 January 1932. With kind regards, Respectfully yours.” In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal fold, light spotting, a few notations and several lines of text underlined. R&R COA.
