German diplomat (1870-1950) who married the heiress of the Krupp family of industrialists, Bertha Krupp, and took over operation of the family firm. Two TLSs, one in English, the other in German, both one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead. The English letter, dated October 21, 1930, addressed to Mr. de Kay, in part: "Referring to my letter in date of yesterday, I regret to have to inform you that owing to unforeseen circumstances, I do not see any possibility of following up the ideas and plans about which you spoke to me. In consequence, I informed Mr. Bamberger not to undertake the projected voyage to Salzburg." The German letter, November 14, 1930, addressed to Baron Cramer-Klett, in part (translated): "I send you an affidavit, but again with the request that the contents be regarded as intended only for your strictly confidential and personal information. Excerpt from a letter which has just been sent to me by my brother-in-law, Freiherr von Wilmowsky. Under these circumstances, I will have to decide to refrain from pursuing the whole matter, which you will understand." In overall fine condition.
