World War II–dated ALS signed “Ike,” three pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10.5, March 9, [1943]. Letter to his wife, Mamie. In part: “Work never seems to be less than it was the day before. It’s a good thing! Keeping busy is the best cure for brooding and I do have full days. Not long ago I got up at 3:00, started travelling at 4:00 (planes could not fly), rode all that day and all the next night until 5:30 a.m.—then got one hour’s sleep and traveled all day until 7:00 p.m. I was certainly sick of automobiles by that time!…When this war is over I think (perhaps) I’ll have my fill of moving around and will be content just to sit, and let the world whirl along. Don’t think I’m worn out or am unhappy, except as I cannot seem to accept being separated from you. At least not gracefully!” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. The trip Eisenhower describes was an all-night tour of the front near Sidi-bou-Zid on February 13, where he went for a short walk in the desert around midnight. He returned to General Lloyd Fredendall’s headquarters around 5:30 in the morning, only to learn that divisions of the German Panzer Army were advancing toward the area where he had been only hours earlier. Shortly thereafter Eisenhower made his way back to Constantine, visiting the famous Roman ruins at Timgad on the way. It was also during 1943 that Eisenhower earned his fourth star and his authority was extended as commander of AFHQ across the Mediterranean basin to include the British Eighth Army. A lengthy, infrequently seen letter from “Ike” during a dramatic turning point in his military career. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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