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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 [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. Small chip to the lower left corner of 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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