GOVERNOR HERBERT H. LEHMAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/30/1947 - HFSID 4426

HERBERT H. LEHMAN
Lehman sends letter regarding a study of the relationship between Vichy, France and the United States
Typed Letter Signed: "Herbert H. Lehman". 1p. 8½x11, personal letterhead. New York, New York, 1947 January 30. To: Mr. Alfred Knopf, Jr. New York, New York. In Full: "Dear Mr. Knopf: I am just in receipt of your letter of January 29. I appreciate very much your willingness to send me a set of the proofs of the study of the relationship between the United States and Vichy, France, up to the assassination of Admiral Darlan. Unfortunately I have very little knowledge of the facts and data which un-doubtedly will be set forth in the text, or with the relationship between our country and Vichy, France, prior to the end of 1942. Under the circumstances I would not feel qualified in any way to comment on the study and I accordingly feel that I should not avail myself of your very kind offer to send me a set of advance proofs. I nonetheless greatly appreciate your willingness to do so. Very sincerely yours,". Herbert H. Lehman (1878-1963) the investment banker (Lehman Brothers) and philanthropist, served as New York Lieutenant Governor (1928-1932), Governor (1932-1942) and U.S. Senator (1949-1957). Lehman also served as Director General of the U.N. Relief and Rehabilitation Agency (1943-1946) and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom (posthumously) in 1963. Alfred Knopf, Jr. (1918-2009) was a publisher. At the time of this letter he was with his father's company, Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Toned at all edges. Lightly creased. Stray pencil mark. Staple upper left corner (still intact). Horizontal fold creases (not affecting signature). Otherwise, fine condition.