German count, Bishop of Münster, and cardinal of the Holy Roman Church. An outspoken critic of the Nazi regime, he issued forceful, public denunciations of the Third Reich's euthanasia programs and persecution of the Catholic Church, making him one of the most visible and unrelenting internal voices of dissent against the National Socialists. TLS in German, signed “Graf Galen, Pfarrer,” two pages, 7 x 8.75, St. Matthias letterhead, June 4, 1921. In fine condition, with punch holes to left edge and expected mailing folds. R&R COA.
