State department official accused of spying for Russia. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 9, February 11, 1961. Letter in response to a question about the McCarthy hearings. In part, 'Briefly I can say that you are dealing with...social forces - the McCarthy (and similar) hearings find the wave of sensational political trials of about the same. It is not a question of whether one caused it or did not cause the other.' Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Hiss's hand. In fine condition, with small water drop spot to a couple of words. RRAuction COA.
