Lot 1102
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), U.S. General and Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force; 34th President of the U.S. (1953-1961);.
Typed Letter Signed, 17 Jun 1944, just over a week after the D-Day Allied invasion of occupied Europe, on Supreme Headquarters letterhead to a Mrs. J.H. Mason complying with her request and "enclosing my shoulder sleeve insignia" (not present), also includes the mailing envelope with "Free" in Eisenhower's hand; also includes signature of Sir Arthur Tedder, Deputy Supreme Commander, on a British stamp; an Eisenhower free-frank signature on an undated envelope addressed to Miss Virginia Howell, Cambridge, Ohio; TLS by W.A.C. Lt. Kay Summersby, Eisenhower's Secretary and Driver, 31 May 1945, on Supreme Headquarters letterhead to a Mr. Charles French, thanking him on Eisenhower's behalf for a good luck charm.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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