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SUN LI-JEN

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
SUN LI-JEN
"Let's hope that this year will see the complete defeat of Germany and Japan..."

(1900 - 1990) Chinese Nationalist general, sent into Burma to protect the Burma Road. Sun led Chinese forces to the relief of 7,000 British forces trapped in the Battle of Yenangyaung. Sun's division also spearheaded Stilwell's 1943 drive to reconquer North Burma. Later arrested by Chiang Kai Shek for allegedly plotting his overthrow. Rare war-date T.L.S. on New 1st Headquarters, Chinese Army in India letterhead, 1p. 4to., Apr. 15, 1945. In part: "...I...am much pleased to hear that you there in America sympathize with the Chinese people...things are getting better and this year should see a big change...Let's hope that this year will see the complete defeat of Germany and Japan...". Traces of old tape stains, else good, with heavily-canceled transmittal envelope.

Estimate: $400 - 600.

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