EINSTEIN ALBERT: (1879-1955) German-born Theoretical Physicist, Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1921...

EINSTEIN ALBERT: (1879-1955) German-born Theoretical Physicist, Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1921. A good T.L.S., `A. Einstein´, one page, 4to, Princeton, 10th June 1939, on his printed stationery bearing the blind embossed heading ''A. Einstein. 112.Mercer Street. Princeton, New Jersey. U.S.A'', to Miss A. E. Botthof. Einstein is involved and helps war refugees, stating in part `The power of resistance which has enabled the Jewish people to survive for thousands of years has been based to a large extent on traditions of mutual helpfulness. In these years of affliction our readiness to help one another is being put to an especially severe test. May we stand this test as well as did our fathers before us.´, further saying `It must be a source of deep gratification to you to be making so important a contribution toward rescuing our persecuted fellow-Jews from their calamitous peril and leading them towards a better future.´ Accompanied by the original 9.5 x 4 post-stamped stationery envelope. Folded. VG £3000-4000