Served as Gauleiter of the Ostmark and Kurmark, president of Brandenburg Berlin and Posen West Prussia, and General Commissioner of White Russia. Under his administration, many Jews were rounded up and executed and the area around Minsk was declared 'Jew free.' His ruthlessness and cruelty eventually aroused the ire of the Soviets and in 1943 he was murdered by a group of Russian partisans. TLS in German, one page, 9 x 11.25, official letterhead, April 20, 1935. Short letter of thanks to Himmler, thanking him for making him and honorary Gruppenfuhrer. In very good condition, with light toning, punch holes to left edge, scattered edge wear and several stamps and notations. RRAuction COA.
