Lot 98
Eisenhower, Dwight D. Typed letter signed ("DE") as Chief of Staff of the Army, 1 page, on personal "DDE" letterhead, no place, Nov. 12, 1947. With autograph note signed ("D"). To Kay Summersby, Eisenhower's driver and assistant during the war, regretting that he will not be able to come to New York for her wedding. "Needless to say, I wish for you and your new husband every possibly happiness. You served so long and so faithfully with the American forces and more particularly as one of my personal assistants, that I shall never lose the intense desire to see everything work out for the best for you and those close to you…." In a holograph postscript, he adds, "Why dont you get married on your birthday? That would make both dates easy for your husband to remember!!! D." Accompanied by a 5 x 7 in. wartime photo of Ike taking some sun with Summersby and another woman; stamp on verso of Lt. Harold H. Park, Jr., Aide-de-Camp to Brig. Gen. Baehr.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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