Lot 692
Patton, George S., Jr. Autograph letter signed "Your devoted son, George S. Patton Jr.," 1 1/3pp, 10½ x 8¼ in., n.p. (France), 26 Dec. (19)17. To "Dear Mama," with news about the weather, what he ate and drank for dinner, etc.and the Tank Corps to which he was detailed in November 1917. "I feel more cheerful about the Tank school as we have got a good man in charge of all the Tanks….He used to be my pupil at Fort Riley. I certainly am lucky in having known nearly all the good men in the army…." A toned area on the folds of the upper right quadrant of the verso affects two letters of the signature; one partial fold split at top edge. Very good.
Patton was assigned the task of organizing and training the 1st Tank Brigade near Langres, France. He led this brigade in the St. Mihiel drive in mid-September 1918 and was wounded at the opening of the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal and was promoted temporarily to the rank of colonel.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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