SHAWCROSS (Sir Hartley, Baron, 1902-2003, Barrister and Lawyer)

Typed Letter Signed to R. D. Burton with autograph salutation and subscription saying that he has “made repeated statements expressing my view on the unjust imprisonment of Rudolf Hess and have today agreed to make a statement for a German Broadcasting concern. There is, I am afraid, nothing more I can usefully do...”, 1 side 8vol, Friston Place headed paper, 10th April

Shawcross served as the lead British prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes tribunal. He also served as Britain's principal delegate to the United Nations immediately after the Second World War and as Attorney General for England.

Item Date:  1978

Stock No:  42724      £175

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