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Lot #353
George S. Patton

Butting heads with Ike, Patton gathers intelligence on the home front

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Butting heads with Ike, Patton gathers intelligence on the home front

War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Seventh Army letterhead, October 22, 1943. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In full: “Please again accept my thanks for your consideration in sending me the numerous and well selected clippings which continue to arrive whenever the mails appear and are my first source of information as to what is going on at home.” In very good condition, with uniform moderate toning over text and signature from previous display, and creasing to right side passing over the end of the signature. A cordial letter from the general who depended on regular citizens for information from back in the states. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Civil War Auction
  • Dates: #412 - Ended July 25, 2013





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