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Lot 520

Bormann, Martin (1900-1945?) Hitler's closest aide, he was responsible for administrative and financial matters at the highest level of the Reich, controlled access to Hitler and was an enthusiastic supporter of Nazi extermination programs. Bormann was in Hitler's bunker at the end of the War, then vanished but was convicted in absentia at Nürnburg. The most accepted theory about Bormann's disappearance is that he died during the Soviet assault on Berlin.

Typed Letter Signed ("M. Bormann"). In German. Three pages, large quarto, Munich, December 18, 1943. On "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei / Partei-Kanzlei" letterhead. To Gauleiter Karl Wahl. Filing holes at left, one horizontal and one vertical fold, minor foxing and paperclip stain. Very good condition.

Fascinating content as the Allies make advances in Sicily, begin serious bombing campaigns over Germany and German troops face severe losses in Russia. Karl Wahl served as Gauleiter for Schwaben from 1928-1945 and this letter from Bormann illustrates both men's devotion to the Nazi Party as 1943 was drawing to a close. Wahl apparently made suggestions to Bormann regarding strengthening of the Party and establishment of a "Heimatschutztruppe" in Schwaben and Bormann's response, couched in bureaucratic and Party terms, chides Wahl for doubting the ability of the Reich leadership and SA to deal with any potential problems. An interesting example of the highest levels of Reich reacting (or not reacting) to the reality of impending military conflict on German soil.
Estimated Value $500 - 800.
From the Institute of Documentation, Israel.


 
Realized $334



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