Lot 884
Patton, George S., Jr (1885-1945) American army officer, best known for his command of the Seventh United States Army, and later the Third United States Army, in the European Theater of World War II.
Typed letter signed ("G S Patton Jr.") as Military Governor of Bavaria, one page, on tan 10½ x 8¼" letterhead engraved "Headquarters Third United States Army Office of the Commanding General APO 403," August 6, 1945. On the same day the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Patton writes to Mr. Ferguson in New York, returning a picture (not present) which Patton had autographed for him. Small tape remnants around edges. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Due to controversial remarks Patton had made (surprise!), Eisenhower relieved him of his military governorship on September 28, 1945, and on October 7 Patton was relieved of command of the Third Army.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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