Lot 375
Patton, Jr., George S. Typed letter signed ("G S Patton Jr."), 2 pages, 8 x 5 in., on personal letterhead, San Marino, California, April 27, 1935. To Col. Kenyon A. Joyce, 3d Cavalry, Fort Myer, Va.: "My dear Colonel Joyce: "…I am writing you to try and express in a very halting manner my deep and sincere appreciation of your kindness and consideration evinced almost daily during the time I had the pleasure of serving under you. I am honest when I say that never in my life have I been better treated nor had more plesant [sic] service. Thanks! ….Lt. Col. Milliken has a plan worked out in his own mind, to succeed Maj. Benson next year. Personally I doubt the advantages to be derived from his presence but then I am prejudiced. I should like to hear from you from time to time and learn how things are Going with the Greatest Regiment in the World also to learn how the Colonel of that regiment is getting on…."
Joyce served as commander of Fort Myer from 1933 to 1937. In July 1932, as executive officer of the 3rd Cavalry, Patton was ordered to Washington with 600 troops of the 3rd Cavalry by Army Chief of Staff General Douglas MacArthur to disperse the protesting veterans known as the "Bonus Army." Although he recognized the legitimacy of the veterans' claims, Patton personally led the troops who used tear gas and bayonets to disperse the marchers, feeling that his actions prevented an insurrection.
On March 1, 1934, Patton was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the regular Army and transferred to the Hawaiian Division.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
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