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Marcus, David, 1901-1948 to John H. Hilldring

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06196.006 Author/Creator: Marcus, David, 1901-1948 Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1948/05/16 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Order a Copy

Describes the situation in Israel, including the law and order in Jewish Palestine and Israel's ability to withstand the surrounding nations, which would be greatly helped by the supply of weapons.

Hilldring, John H., 1895-1974
Marcus, David Daniel "Mickey", 1901-1948

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