July 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, July 23rd, 5pm Pacific

Lot #1047:

Albert Speer Typed Letter Signed -- ''...I [don't] personally condone Nixon's actions...Let's hope that the next election will produce a capable and intelligent leader for the United States...''

Former Nazi, Albert Speer typed letter signed, dated 5 March 1975. Speer mentions the Watergate scandal in this correspondence with American acquaintance Elaine Lincoln, ''...[in German] I'm very happy for your country that the Watergate affair is not in the foreground anymore. I found that this matter was only used to taint the image of the democracy of America. Which doesn't mean that I personally condone Nixon's actions. Such matters are internal, which only concern Americans and definitely not me...[signed] Albert Speer''. Folded document on Speer's personal letterhead measures 8.25'' x 11.5'', in near fine condition. Original envelope and full translation included.