Missionary doctor, theologian, philosopher, organist, Bach expert, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (1875–1965). ALS in French, one page, 8 x 8.25, October 27, 1942. Schweitzer writes from the Belgian Congo to Reverend Leonard Helie in Brookline, Massachusetts. In part: “I’m taking advantage of an evening where I’m less tired than usual to send you a small hello. I especially have to work these last months because my collaborator, Dr. Goldschind, has been on vacation since June to rest in a better climate. So my days are really full. I also have to do a lot of surgery. It’s a branch of medicine I especially like. It’s mostly about hernia operations and elephantosis tumors. At night when I return from the hospital to my house I am so tired that I usually go to bed right after having supped…Many times daily I go to the shelves where there is medication sent by friends in the U. S. A. And each time I’m seized by a deep feeling of gratitude for those who provided the means to buy these medications.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Schweitzer’s hand In fine condition, with bisecting mailing folds, and a couple trivial spots of toning along horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.
