TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Columbia University letterhead, June 27, 1949. Eisenhower accepts an invitation a dinner, provided he does not have to speak. In part, “I am delighted to know that so many veteran’s organizations are cooperating to recognize the services rendered by Irving Geist…I would deem it a very great privilege to attend the dinner given in his honor, but I should like to be excused from that part of your invitation that involves making a speech. I am already committed to a number of public appearances and talks during the fall months…I would be guilty of bad faith in answers I have made to others should I now accept…I trust also that my friend, Mr. Geist, will realize that my refusal does not imply any lessening of the respect and admiration that I hold for him.” A light shade of toning, light notations along top right and several moderate vertical folds, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
