Auction Date:2012 May 16 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Nineteenth Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (1893–1970) honored for his inspired combat leadership at Iwo Jima. War-dated TLS signed “C. B. Cates,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, The Commanding General, Fourth Marine Division letterhead, June 28, 1945. Letter to a woman thanking her for clips concerning the Frances Newman story. In part: “The Frances Newman story certainly grew into a real feature and little did I realize it would receive so much publicity. I’m delighted she has been made so happy and I only wish it was possible to do as much for every loved one who has contributed so much.” Old tape around edges, which could be matted out, and a couple light strips of vertical toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the address panel of the original mailing envelope, which is initialed by Cates for war censorship purposes. The Frances Newman story drew national interest concerning the sister of a Marine who was killed on Iwo Jima. A letter from Newman to Cates touched off a huge wave of sympathy from the men of the 4th Division based on a promise from the dead Marine to escort his sister to a dance for her 18th birthday. By proxy, the men of the 4th Marines fulfilled that promise.
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