20

Eisenhower ALS re Gen Marshall Maybe Giving Him Hell

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Eisenhower ALS re Gen Marshall Maybe Giving Him Hell
Dwight Eisenhower autograph letter signed to his wife, Mamie, dated only 17 May. The letter, beginning with ''My darling'', reads in full, ''Today has been a terror, but I have just heard that Fritz Glassburg is starting home tomorrow and I should like him to carry a word to you. I've enclosed a letter to Tex Chandler -- and hope you'll know his mailing address. This cannot possibly be much of a letter -- it's 6:15 -- I'm trying to get hold of Everett, I have 2 conferences still scheduled, and I'd like Glassburg to come to dinner, if I can locate him. Don't tell Gen. Marshall about such a schedule or he'll give me hell. Next week I hope to see Gordon. I hear he is doing well. It seems impossible that I can find so little to talk about entertainingly when I keep so d- busy -- often with your very good friends. But I've found that one of the censorable items is the name of any officer above the grade of lt. colonel -- located in this T.O. But the only ones I know -- at my age, are colonels & generals so that's another item that's out. A nice note just arrived from [son] Johnny. He was very busy with many duties -- but seemingly quite happy! I suppose you'll run up to see him very soon. I hope so. Well dear -- I must push along; please write when you can. I love you, and your letters are the best substitute for your presence. Loads & loads of love.'' Eisenhower signs, ''Always yours / Ike''. Everett is General Everett S. Hughes, Deputy Theater Commander. Minor creasing to 8'' x 10.5'' two-page letter, else near fine condition.