LEHMANN Herbert H. [1878 - 1963], Governor and U.S. Senator, 45th Governor of of the State of New York. Typescript letter with ink signature, addressed to Louis Nizer. January 17, 1939; 1 page in-4°, framed. Header "State of New York- Executive Chamber Albany". "I am just in receipt of your letter of January 14th. As I have previously advised you on several occasions, it is impossible for me to attend the Award of the Albert Einstein Medal for Humanitarian Services to Dr. Thomas Mann, which will take place at the Hotel Astor, January 22nd. I wish that I could be with you, but I have explained the situation to you at length in my two former communications."

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