World War II-dated ALS signed “Ike,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, November 26, [1944]. Written from Gueux, France, a letter to his wife, Mamie D. Eisenhower, in full: "I've just arrived at forward hq after several days with Devers' Army Group. Weather is so miserable that all my travel is by auto—which takes lots of time. This is late Sun. afternoon—I start out again early Tues. morn. I have just one day to 'catch up' on lots of things. Sometimes I think I’m just waking up to the extent that I miss you. On most of these trips the driver and the M.A. sit in the front (the latter to read the maps), and I have the whole back to myself. I have hours to think, and since the staff is not there to plague me, I think of you a lot. Some of the roads I travel are the ones we rode over 15 years ago, and I always wish you were along to see them, with me, again.
A teletype from Stack today says you are fine. I always enjoy some message. It’s nice to be reassured concerning your health. Lately I’ve heard nothing from Johnny. I know how busy he is; but I sometimes wonder whether he can possibly know how much his letters mean to me. Within the past two weeks or so I think I’ve seen most of our old friends in this theater. All seem fine.
Last week l appeared (by recording) on 2 radio programs at home. One about munitions—the other, War Bonds. Wonder whether you heard either. The newsmen told me that the first one caused a big furor. Sorry I had to ask you to try to find an Xmas present for John from me. I was just at my wit's end. Hope it didn‘t put too much of a burden on you. Well, the real purpose of this note is just to say 'I love you'—By this time I know that you know it—but it’s fun to say—anyway. Lots & lots of love.” In fine condition.
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