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Dwight Eisenhower autograph letter signed as General of the Army. On 19 February [1945 from Versailles], just a few months before the German surrender, Ike writes to his wife, Mamie: ''Darling - Sat. afternoon [our son] John came to my hq. on his way to another school he is to attend. We had another nice visit...He has a habit of vagueness, out of which I hope he will grow. He wanted to get some cash, so I arranged it - rather Col. Lee did. But J. wanted to do it his particular way. Upshot; he got no money. Then he went off without his gloves & nice Berbery [sic] coat. I'll have to get them to him some way. He's lots of fun & we have a thoroughly good time when he is here. But I can't quite figure him out when he gets just sort of roaming about in his mind. It will be a month before I can see him again. Right now, due to a variety of causes, we're in comparative doldrums. I hate periods of relative inactivity. I always like to think we're getting along with things speedily. How glad I'll be when we can say 'All done''. -- Zowie! I hope to be in a plane within a week thereafter - probably it will take longer than that, though. But I'll be wild to see you, so I'll get the earliest start I can. Loads of love / Always your / Ike''. 2pp. letter measures 8'' x 10.5''. Toning and a bit of separation to right edge of first page at lowermost fold line. A small chip to the lower left corner of the second page. Very good.
Dwight Eisenhower WWII 1945 Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I always like to think we're getting along with things speedily. How glad I'll be when we can say 'All done''. -- Zowie!...''
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