TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff letterhead, February 25, 1933. Letter to the Hon. Henry E. Barbour, who was representing California in the House of Representatives, in part: "I consider it an opportune time to express to you my appreciation for your untiring and devoted efforts in the cause of adequate national defense. Your clear understanding of our fundamental defense needs, and of the composite professional-civilian system upon which our army is organized, has been a tower of strength to the War Department in carrying out its mission of providing for the country's security. Time and again within recent years virtual emasculation of our defensive structure has been prevented by the intelligence and patriotism of men who, like yourself, have had the wisdom to appreciate clearly the great value of an efficient Army of the United States." In fine condition, with three file holes to the left edge, and a paperclip impression to the top edge.
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