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Irving Berlin

“Mrs. MacArthur’s visit…means so much to the Detachment and is wonderful for their morale”

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“Mrs. MacArthur’s visit…means so much to the Detachment and is wonderful for their morale”

TLS signed “Irving,” one page, 7.25 x 11, personal letterhead, May 7, 1945. Letter to Captain Louis Simon of the Army’s Special Services Section. In part: “Many thanks for sending me the Philippine Liberation Ribbon.…Ben had already written me of General Frink coming backstage, and also told me of Mrs. MacArthur’s visit. All this, I need not tell you, means so much to the Detachment and is wonderful for their morale, especially at this time when they are all so tired and homesick.” In very good condition, with scattered blocks of toning over text and signature, and an authentication label affixed to lower right corner. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #380 - Ended December 07, 2011