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Dwight Eisenhower signs ''D.E.'' in heavy black ink to a letter typed on White House stationery datelined Newport, 16 September 1958 to his brother Edgar. The letter is marked ''Personal'' in pencil on the top left in an unknown hand. Dwight writes, ''Dear Ed: I am slightly surprised and highly complimented by your note concerning the talk I recently made about the situation in the Formosa Straits. When my older brother is with me 100%, that IS news...'' Measures 7'' x 9''. Single fold and punch holes, else near fine.
Dwight Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed as President -- ''...When my older brother is with me 100%, that IS news...'' -- 1958
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