TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, April 15, 1959. Letter to General of the Army Douglas A. MacArthur. In full, “Perhaps you noticed in the newspapers that Sir Winston Churchill is coming to this country in early May. On Tuesday evening, May fifth, I am giving a small stag dinner for him at the White House, to which I am inviting some of the people in the services with whom both he and I were most intimately associated during the war years. Although at that time you were on the other side of the globe, it is entirely possible you may have known him from other years and might like, by this means, briefly to renew that association. In any event, since this is to be a very informal affair, I hope you will consult only your own convenience in deciding whether or not to come. We are assembling at 7:30 and I suggest a black tie for the evening.” In very good condition, with mailing folds, a block of uniform toning from prior framing, scattered foxing and areas of discoloration, and adhesive residue to the top and bottom edges. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
