Lot 262
Marshall, George C (1880-1959) Chief of Staff U.S. Army (1941-45); Secretary of State (1947-49) and Secretary of Defense (1950-51); author of the Marshall Plan, for which he received the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize. Typed letter signed ("GC Marshall") as Secretary of State, on official letterhead, 1 page, 9 x 7 in., Washington, Aug. 12, 1947. To Congressman Harry H. Woodring of Kansas, who had been FDR's Secretary of War, mentioning his departure for Rio (in preparation for President Truman's trip there in September), and adding, "I am glad to have told you what actually happened here to disabuse your mind of the impression you would otherwise have had…." Marshall is probably referring to Woodring's unsuccessful attempt to obtain a post in the Truman administration. With the original transmittal envelope.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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