Lot 4551
Ben-Gurion, David (1886-1973) Autograph letter signed in Hebrew to "Gruenbaum" (Yitzchak) updating him concerning the gravity of the political situation in London. In Hebrew, green ink on paper. Two pages. Taped repair to lower margin. 8" x 6½", London, September 20, 1945. Ben Gurion makes three points:
1) President Truman's recommendation to Prime Minister Attlee that 100,000 certificates for immigration to Palestine be made available immediately, has been rejected.
2) The British Government has decided to continue the policy of the White Paper with the adjustment that just 1500 Jews per month be allowed entry to Palestine (this decision will be formally announced at the meeting of Parliament on October 9th, 1945).
3) Friends inside the Government have opined that this decision is not final. In light of the situation, Ben-Gurion advised that all talks with the British Government be suspended; that Ch(aim) W(eizmann) tender his resignation in symbolic protest; and that the Government handle Aliyah itself. Finally, Ben-Gurion summons the Zionists of England to a special meeting, to be held Monday next (Chol ha-Mo'ed Sukoth).
Ben-Gurion was Chairman of the Jewish Agency Executive, and Greenbaum was a member of the Jewish Agency Executive; he later became Israel's first Minister of the Interior.
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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