Lot 157
Interesting Letter Re: Autopens and General George C. Marshall. Manuscript Document Signed. Two pages, recto, quarto, Washington DC, October 3, 1942. On War Department / Office of the Chief of Staff stationery. To Carolyn D. Young. Transmittal envelope included. Mailing folds, minor age toning, adhesive residue on verso. Very good condition.
A very interesting letter from an officer in General Marshall's office, explaining the function of an autopen: "…The autograph which you see above is the signature of General Marshall when it was being recorded on a machine. The machine will be used to sign thousands of letters of condolence to parents or wives of U. S. Soldiers who are killed or wounded in this war. The fact that these letters are signed by a machine should be kept a secret but you can see that it would be impossible for Gen. Marshall to sign all of them personally and still direct this tremendous war." An important letter for collectors, detailing military use of the autopen.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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