TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.25 x 5.5, Ministry of Munitions of War letterhead, no date but circa 1917-1919. Conclusion of a letter to Joseph P. Maclay of the Ministry of Shipping, in full: "into the matter personally and to let me know if you can supply the 10,000 tons of shipping required for the supplies to the French whose need of this quantity is pressing." Nicely matted and framed with a portrait and nameplate to an overall size of 23 x 15.5. In fine condition. The British government created the Minister of Munitions position during the First World War to oversee and coordinate the production and distribution of munitions for the war effort; Churchill served in the role from July 17, 1917 to January 10, 1919.
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