War-dated TLS signed “Joseph W. Stiwell,” one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 5, 1941. To Colonel Meredith. In full: “It is my pleasure to invite you to be the guest of the 7th Division at the presentation of the all–soldier benefit operetta, the ‘WIZARD OF ORD,’ on Saturday, May 10th, at 8:30 P.M., at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco. If you will be able to accept please inform me, and I will send you the tickets for a box for you and your guests. It will be greatly appreciated if you and your military guests would wear blue uniforms for this occasion. An aide will be detailed to meet you at the entrance to the Opera House to conduct you and your party to your box.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one affecting the first letter of the signature, creasing to both bottom corners, and a uniform shade of toning with some scattered foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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