Superb pairing of two WWII-era items signed by Patton to General R. B. Lord: an imposing matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the general in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Gen. R. B. Lord, with warm thanks for much valuable assistance. G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen.," matted to 10.25 x 12.75; and a TLS to Lord, signed "G. S. Patton, Jr.," one page, 8 x 10, Headquarters, Third United States Army letterhead, October 16, 1944, in full: "Thank you very much for your letter, and I wish to again express my gratitude for the regiments of cavalry which were, and continue to be, of outstanding value. I appreciate your wanting a photograph and trust that the enclosed meet with your desires." In fine condition, with light toning, and a tiny hole, to the mat of the photo, and a tiny paperclip-related hole to the top edge of the letter. Includes an original ADSEC shoulder patch removed from Lord's jacket, which can be seen in an included modern reprint photograph of Lord. Also accompanied by an additional modern reprint of a photo of Lord (the original inscribed to his wife), and an original photo of Lord in a courtroom setting, stamped "Confidential" on the reverse.
After the invasion of Normandy, General R. B. Lord was appointed Chief of Staff of S.O.S 'Service of Supply' and Communications. Headquartered in Paris, his duty was to procure and distribute supplies, equipment, and armament for the European Theater. As the war progressed, General Lord was reassigned to Reims, France, where he took over procurement, supplies, communication, equipment and armament for Southern France, which included supplying General Patton's 3rd Army and the 7th Army as they moved north toward Germany. General Patton was gratefully indebted to Lord for moving supplies, equipment, and armament to the front. General Lord initiated the 'Red Ball Express' to equip General Patton on his aggressive movement through Southern France and Czechoslovakia. General Lord also supplied the British and French forces in his sector, and would later be present at the signing of the German surrender in Reims, France.
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