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Iwo Jima flagraiser, Ira Hayes autograph letter signed three-times from WWII after Iwo Jima. Written to his parents and brothers on 26 July (1945), Hayes signs the bottom of each sheet ''Cpl. Ira H. Hayes'', the rank he earned the previous month, as well as ''Ira H.H.'' at the conclusion of the letter. Letter reads in full, uncorrected for small errors, ''Dear Parents + Brother's / Just a short letter to let you know that the watch I asked for got her 2 day's ago + in good shape. Thanks a lot for all the trouble. / I'll sent my other watch back later on. Right now I'm having a crystal + stem put on. I'll also sent my ring home. It was given to me by some folks in Chicago. They were also Indians, It's a yellow gold ring with a touch of pink gold + a red stone which is garnett. In other words it's my birthstone ring for January. It cost 39 smacker's for em, they should of took the price tag off. / I'm allright, + as I said time again + again please do not worry, I couldn't be any happier. / I got the paper's a while back ago. And was glad to know what the scope was back home. / I'll bet Dean + Kenny are really getting their full of watermelon's. Damn I wish I was too. / Well I think I'll close here till next time. I remain your faithful Son + Brother; Ira H.H.'' Two page letter on two sheets measures 6,25'' x 10''. Light uniform toning, otherwise near fine condition.
Ira Hayes WWII Autograph Letter Signed 3x -- With Native-American Content & His Well-Being After Iwo Jima: ''...as I said time again + again please do not worry, I couldn't be any happier...''
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