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Golda Meir

The future prime minister works with Ben-Gurion for Israeli Independence

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The future prime minister works with Ben-Gurion for Israeli Independence

Four one-page letters, two TLSs, one LS, and one ALS, all in Hebrew. Letters are as follows:

ALS, signed “Golda Meirson,” 4 x 6.5, reading, in part (translated): “I want to inform you that my daughter Sara arrived to 18 years old…so please subtract from my salary amount.” In very good condition, with trimmed right edge, two punch holes to right edge, and several office stamps and notations.

TLS, signed “G. M.,” trimmed to 8 x 6. Letter to Mr. Galili reads in part (translated): “I can’t speak today with Berel because of very tragic news—death of Beilinson!!! We are all very sad, and can’t concentrate in any work. This is a big loss for all of us and all Zionist movement, but life must continue…I tried to contact Ben-Gurion a few times without success.” In very good condition, with two punch holes, scattered creasing and foxing, and several office stamps and notations

TLS, signed “Golda Meirson,” 8.5 x 5.5, dated December 25, 1930, to Dov Hoz. In part (translated): “We send you a copy of telegram to Ben-Gurion. Please pay attention to instructions, you must follow them. All details of central branch meeting we sent today to all members in London.” In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, punch hole to lower left, a uniform shade of mild toning, and several office notations.

LS, signed “Golda Meirson,” dated October 19, 1939, to the Secretary of the Central Branch. In full (translated): “Please determine with me soon as possible the meeting about my new work in organization. I can’t continue to work without meeting.” In very good condition, with punch holes to right side, scattered toning and soiling, and several office stamps and notations.

An excellent small archive with poignant association. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #357 - Ended May 12, 2010