A robust collection of 24 items consisting of letters, cards, and a newspaper clipping from various generals and admirals, including 23 letters consisting of 21 TLSs and two ALSs, each measuring approximately 8 x 10.5, and each signed by a general or admiral. Signers are: A. P. Fairfield, R. L. Maxwell, Edward A. Duff, J. J. Broshek, Timothy J. Keleher, F. A. Todd, L. S. Pamperin, G. F. Hussey, Jr., John S. Merriman, Jr., James Pine, C. A. Pownall, J. L. Collins, A. J. McChrystal, Hugh J. Knerr, W. F. Tompkins, LeRoy Lutes, Dorothy L. Fernsler, and two others; a calling card, 3 x 1.5, signed in ink on the reverse, “Russell L. Maxwell, Major General USA”; a newspaper clipping, 13.5 x 9, dated December 24, 1944, featuring the headline, “Safely Moored in Comfortable Harbor,” signed in black felt tip by Rear Admiral F. A. Todd; two ink signatures, “H. B. Sallada” and “Donald H. Connolly, Major General U. S. Army,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards; and one postcard. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, toning, and a few rusty staple marks to some letters, rusty staple marks to the cards, one passing through the middle of Maxwell’s signature, and irregularly trimmed edges to the newspaper clipping. RRAuction COA.
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