Lot 94
Eisenhower, Dwight D. Typed letter signed ("Dwight D. Eisenhower") as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, 1 page, 8 x 6 in., Supreme Headquarters, March 29, 1944. To Kay Summersby (1908-1975), a former model and a volunteer in the British Motor Transport Corps who was assigned as Eisenhower's chauffeur. She became a close part of his war-time family, accompanying him everywhere, even combat areas. She wrote a book after his death, claiming they had a love affair. Ike added a holograph greeting and closure, and wrote her name at the bottom. One of nine letters General Eisenhower wrote as preparations for the D-Day invasion went forward, sending a fountain pen: "Nine of this particular type have been made up specially for me and I have given them to persons who have been of particular assistance to me during the time I have been an Allied Commander. The others have gone to the officers that served as Commanders-in-Chiefs under me in the Mediterranean, and to four others. In your own most important sphere your services have been of inestimable and constant value…."
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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