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Dwight D. Eisenhower autograph letter signed as General of the U.S. Army. Dated 27 March [1945], just days before his broadcast demanding the German surrender, the 5-star general's letter to his wife, Mamie reads: ''Darling / It seems to me that for the past 10 days I've settled at no one spot for more than a few minutes. Things are moving rapidly & it takes a lot of work to keep everything coordinated. There are many people to see, and always so much to be done. Thank God for people like Bradley, Spaatz, Hodges, Patton, Beedle, and Simpson! Our troops are solidly across the Rhine - something that is a great satisfaction to me. Boy, will I be glad when this is all over - at least all but the shouting. Wish I knew how long it will be. The day is gone - and a busy one...My hand has just quit - goodbye for now and take care of yourself my love, Always your / Ike...'' The original envelope is included bearing his signature ''Dwight D Eisenhower'' as General of the U.S. Army. 2pp. letter measures 7.75'' x 10.5''. Near fine.
Dwight Eisenhower WWII 1945 Letter -- ''...Things are moving rapidly...There are many people to see...Thank God for people like Bradley, Spaatz, Hodges, Patton, Beedle, and Simpson!...''
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