February 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, February 28th, 5pm Pacific
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John J. Pershing signs a typed letter, "John J Pershing" on "General of the Armies" stationery, dated 13 May 1921. Pershing, here newly appointed to the Army's highest rank, writes, "…I have received your…invitation for me to be present…on the occasion of the Memorial Drive in honor of the men who gave their lives in the World War…Please accept my real regret that I cannot accept…" Single page letter is mounted to a 7" x 9.75" board. Minor chipping, else very good.
General John J. Pershing Typed Letter Signed -- "…duties which I am about to undertake in the Army [as General of the Armies] will so occupy my time…"
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