Chiefly responsible for the build-up in strength of the German navy, including its submarine fleet, from 1897 until the years immediately prior to the First World War. TLS in German, signed 'v. Tirpitz,' one page, 8 x 10, January 16, 1912. Untranslated letter in German. In very good condition, with stamps and notations to page, none affecting signature. RRAuction COA.
