December 2014 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 16th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2014
Dwight Eisenhower autograph letter signed to his wife, Mamie, on DDE five star stationery. Undated, thought likely from WWII or shortly thereafter. Letter, beginning with ''Darling'', reads in full, ''This may catch you before you leave Columbia. When I called late Sun. eve. I was anxious not to awaken you. Already, since starting this note, I've been interrupted three times, for a total cost of one hour and twenty minutes. Within a matter of moments I must scoot for the Turkish embassy -- luncheon for the Turk c/s. Sun. and Mon. night I was abed by 10:00. Last eve I was a co-host for the Turks at a stag -- didn't get to bed until 10:40. Have seen Chuck Hall and Gen. Morgan (Butch) both of whom saw you at Mike's [Mamie's sister]. They report a good time. Along with this I'll send my 'bread & butter' note to Barbie -- want to convince her I have some manners. Loads of love, my dear, -- have a fine time.'' A note in the margin reads, ''Beedle [General Walter Bedell Smith] is coming to dinner tonight! Just us two!'' Eisenhower signs, ''Always yours / Ike''. The accompanying envelope is addressed to ''Mrs. Eisenhower''. 8'' x 10.5'' single page letter is in fine condition. 7.25'' x 3.75'' envelope is near fine.
General Dwight Eisenhower Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I must scoot for the Turkish embassy -- luncheon for the Turk c/s...''
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