Ebert, Friedrich, social democrat. Politician, first president of the Weimar Republic (1871-1925). Eigh. Letter m. U. "Fr. Ebert. 1 p. With printed letterhead "The President of the Reich". Double leaf. Gr. 8vo. Berlin 19.II.1920. To a partymate. "... I'd be happy to respond to your wishes. Do I have the urgent need to be able to speak freely and openly again? But my official position imposes great restraint on me. I therefore have to comfort you later ...".