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Lot 180

David Ben-Gurion – Letter concerning Training Groups of the "Nachal"

A two-pages long letter, handwritten by Ben-Gurion, addressed to B.Z. Ilan, Sde Boker, April 10, 1954. Signed.
The letter concerns the goals of the youth in the army, the Nachal and the Hachshara. Among other things, Ben-Gurion writes: "Eshkol was here this morning and I told him about the complaints of the Group's committee. He agreed of course that this is absurd. I summoned immediately the committee members, and Eshkol promised them all the necessary assistance needed for their settlement…I have to admit that I had some concerns about the Nachal…".
[2] leaves, 19 cm, good-fair condition, missing corner on upper right side (with text omission), one leaf professionally restored.