World War II-dated fountain pen signature, "Happy birthday to you always, Douglas MacArthur,” at the head of a letter written to him on a 5 x 8 sheet, January 14, 1945. The letter, by "Nancy Lee Bodvin," reads: "I admire your splendid work in helping to win the war. I am a girl going on 11 yrs. I just found out that my birthday is on the same day as yours, January 26 and so I want to wish you a Happy Birthday…P.S. I hope you take Manila for your Birthday present." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked February 16, 1945, and bearing the censor signature of MacArthur's aide, Lloyd A. Lehbras. Also includes a contemporary local newspaper clipping describing Bodvin's receipt of McArthur's birthday wishes.
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