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Lot #423
John T. Thompson

Scarce letter from the famed inventor of the ‘Tommy Gun’

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Scarce letter from the famed inventor of the ‘Tommy Gun’

ALS signed "Jno. T. Thompson," one page, 4.75 x 7.75, Springfield Armory letterhead, October 29, 1903. Letter to Albert H. Cole, in full: "I appreciate very much your sending me an invitation for your graduation exercises sometime ago. The best thing I could wish you is that you may make as fine a man, in every respect, as your Father. I hope that you & my boy (now at West Point) may meet sometime." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #531 - Ended July 11, 2018





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