Spaatz was an Air Force general (1891–1974) who commanded American bombing forces in Europe and the Pacific during World War II. Schwarzkopf (1895–1958) was the first superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, best known for his involvement in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Two letters: TLS, signed “Carl Spaatz,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, Headquarters, Army Air Forces letterhead, March 2, 1946. Letter to the assistant Secretary of State John Hilldring. In part: “May I extend my most sincere congratulations on your appointment…Even a cursory knowledge of your record with the War Department would show your capabilities to be completely matched to your post.”; TLS, signed “H. Norman Schwarzkopf,” one page, 7.75 x 10, Headquarters United States Military Mission, Iran letterhead, April 17, 1946. Another congratulatory letter to Hilldring. In part: “This was most pleasing news and most encouraging news, and it gives us confidence to know that our State Department is now to benefit by all those fine qualities which brought you so great success in the Army.” In fine condition, with uniform toning to both letters. RRAuction COA.
