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Madame Chiang Kai-shek Typed Letter Signed on World War II

Madame Chiang reminisces about World War II, recalling the "comic fact of the Japanese force"

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Madame Chiang reminisces about World War II, recalling the "comic fact of the Japanese force"

TLS signed “Mayling Soong Chiang,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 24, 1978. Letter to William LaVarre, in full: "Thank you for your letter of February 7. Yes, I do recall the expeditionary Forces comprising the major allies at the time and also the comic fact of the Japanese force which for ever and anon wanted to have their Commanding General outrank the other commanders either in rank or in seniority.

I realize that Archangel is 4,000 miles from the Manchurian border as the crow flies but in my letter I did not make myself too clear on this point. What I meant was that those Anti-Bolsheviks who were given the impression that they would be evacuated by the Allies in the Archangel area were forsaken at the very last without warning and left to the tender mercies of the Reds whereas those who fled east towards Manchuli did not suffer the same cruel fate. Thank you again for Colonel Faymonville's memoirs." In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #701 - Ended October 16, 2024