TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped personal Princeton letterhead, May 24, 1949. Letter to Ida Landau of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, in full: "I am always ready to testify my conviction of the importance of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. On the other hand, however, my name should not be used to bring pressure on people to act according to your wishes. For this reason I cannot give my authorization to sign the cables you proposed. It must be avoided that people are induced to do things only to do me a personal favor." In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the edges, and a tear and associated paper loss above the salutation. Accompanied by a retained carbon copy of Landau's reply to Einstein, dated May 26th, apologizing for letting herself "succumb to the pressure of importuning cables."
Founded in 1917 by Jacob Landau, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) was established to collect and disseminate news affecting Jewish communities around the world; Ida Landau, Jacob's wife, served as a manager for the firm for many years. Einstein praised the JTA in a 1933 speech, calling it 'very close to my heart' and recognizing its important service in keeping the public informed in 'a graphic and objective manner.' Einstein was a close friend of the Landaus, serving as the godfather and namesake of their son: Albert Einstein Landau, born in 1933.
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