TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, April 19, 1952. Letter to French mathematician Jacques Hadamard, related to his efforts as a pacifist activist. In part (translated): "I am sorry that I cannot authorize the publication of my private letter addressed to you…This political propaganda and counter-propaganda, which in fact cannot be based on any verified facts, is only suitable to create hatred and hostility. You are also aware that an objective investigation of the case, suggested by the International Red Cross, which was to be carried out by the Red Cross of neutral countries, has been rejected by the North Korean side. I believe that transnationally minded intellectuals can only serve the good cause effectively by advocating negotiation, understanding and transnational solution of the security problem, but not by engaging in such propaganda ventures as the present one. I find that the Quacker organization [sic!] and the Indian government have served the supranational interests best so far. I think that one should first and foremost stick to the old medical motto: 'Non nocere.'" In fine condition, with some chipping along the edges.
Hadamard published an open letter to Einstein in March 1952, accusing the Americans of developing biological weapons for use during the Korean War. Einstein responded privately on March 26, 1952, writing in a letter that has since been published: 'I am really the last person who would excuse these abominable weapons, whether they are atomic bombs or biological means of destruction.' Einstein went on to urge constructive supranational security action. Hadamard evidently asked to publish the letter, which Einstein here declines. A fascinating piece of correspondence between leading intellectuals on the topic of international peace.
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