Thiele, August

Autograph letter signed, one page (postcard), 5,5 x 3,5 inch, in German, reply letter to Mr. Temmen - concerning his Navy service for the fatherland, written and signed in dark ballpoint ink "A. Thiele", in very fine condition.

In parts:
"Lieber Herr Temmen!
Herzlichen Dank für Ihren Brief v. 25/9. Es war mir eine echte Freude, Ihren Zeilen Ihre Interesse für die Vergangenheit zu entnehmen, denn es ist mein besonderes Anliegen gerade unserer jungen Generation Verständnis zu vermitteln für geschichtliche Vorgänge u. für das was mein Leben ausmachte u. mich mit tiefer Befriedigung erfüllte: der Dienst in der Marine für unser Vaterland...."

Translated:
"Dear Mr. Temmen!
Thank you very much for your letter of 25/9. It was a real pleasure for me to draw your interest in the past from your lines, because it is my special concern to convey understanding to our younger generation about historical events and what constituted my life and filled me with deep satisfaction: the service in the navy for our country ..."