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Auction: 312 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1644

Eisenhower, Dwight D Thirty-fourth President of the United States (1890-1969, served 1953-61); earlier, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II. Outstanding Typewritten Letter Signed "Dwight D. Eisenhower" as Commanding General of US Forces in the European Theater, 1 page, 8vo, on his imprinted official stationery, (London), October 26, 1945. He writes Mr and Mrs FW Brower of Minerva, OH, "I am indeed distressed to learn that your son was called upon to make the supreme sacrifice. Permit me to offer my sincere sympathy. I will direct that your letters be sent to my proper staff section, which will make a full investigation..." Folds, VG. With original envelope.

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