December 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 18th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2012
Dwight D. Eisenhower WWII autograph letter signed as a 5-star General, also with the mailing envelope signed by Eisenhower. He writes to his wife, Mamie, on 13 July [1945]. The letter reads: ''Darling - This is my first moment, since returning, to attempt writing a letter. Life has taken on a hectic hue once more. Gen. Marshall is here, John is restless, the desk is piled high with work and I have 3 appointments within the next 40 minutes. So I fear for the coherence and sanity of of this note...Lee brought back here the scrap book prepared in Public Relations Div., War Dept. It is so big it will be awkward for anyone to bring home - so unless you especially want it I'll just store it away with a lot of other records until I come home. There promises to be no let up in any schedule for the next 2 weeks. After that I have to fight off a number of invitations to universities and cities. There is a high price to 'fame', and it costs me a lot to pay it. Well sweet, here comes my first appointment. I'll save this & try to write another line or two in a few minutes. What a life! Now I go to give a bunch of decorations. So far I have had to forgo my lying down after lunch, but I haven't forgotten it and will start again as soon as I can. The only trouble is my office is hot - but there may be a cool back room around here somewhere. A message this morn indicates [son] John will join his organization in US shortly after Aug 15. He is impatient to get going...Washington seemed hot & gossipy to us. I truly enjoyed my trip to the US. If you'd just once understand how exclusively I love you & long for you then you'll realize how much the week at White Sulphur meant. Please don't forget that I love only you - loyal friends and helpers are not involved in the wonderful feelings I have for you. Always Your, Ike''. Lot includes original envelope bearing his signature ''Dwight D Eisenhower'' as General of the Army. 2pp. letter on ruled stationery measures 8.5'' x 10''. Toning; very good.
Dwight Eisenhower WWII ALS to Mamie -- ''...Washington seemed hot & gossipy...There is a high price to 'fame', and it costs me a lot...understand how exclusively I love you...''
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