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Douglas MacArthur

“Hardly a time to be asking for favors”: MacArthur obliges an admirer in the heat of the Korean War

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“Hardly a time to be asking for favors”: MacArthur obliges an admirer in the heat of the Korean War

Ink signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” at the bottom of a TLS sent to him dated December 25, 1950. The note to MacArthur reads, in part: “I know this is hardly a time to be writing asking for favors, but would you please be so kind as to send me your signature for my autograph collection?… Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” Mailing fold slightly touching signature, otherwise very fine, clean condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #316 - Ended December 13, 2006