TLS signed “Ike Eisenhower,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 15, 1951. Personal letter to General Douglas MacArthur. In full, “Sometimes I think that we shall never see the end of the persistent efforts of some sensation-seeking columnists to promote the falsehood that you and I are mortal enemies. Occasionally they go so far as to assert that this antagonism existed even before I first met you, when you were Chief of Staff. I assume their purpose to be an increase in circulation. Of course, I need not tell you that, through these years, I have truly valued your friendship. But I do want to express my appreciation of the fact that, during all the stresses and strains to which you have been subjected since the beginning of World War II, you have never, even accidentally, uttered a word that could give an atmosphere of plausibility to this curious lie. The preoccupations of my job are such that it will probably be months before I can ever find the opportunity to return, even briefly, to the United States. But I must say that I look forward, as I hope you do, to indulging again on some quiet evening in the kind of conversation on absorbing military subjects that we had at our most recent meeting - almost exactly five years ago today, in your home in Tokyo.” In very good condition, with light overall toning to text from previous display, expected mailing folds, mounting remnants to reverse and two punch holes to top edge. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
