Lot 569
Eisenhower, Dwight D (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States (1953-1961); Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during World War II. Typed letter signed ("Ike") as Allied Supreme Commander of NATO, one page, on "DDE" letterhead, Supreme Headquarters / Allied Powers Europe, Oct. 9, 1951. To Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Robert M. Littlejohn, sending thanks for 61st birthday greetings. "… I think if I could have my fondest wish today it would be that Mamie and I could be on our little farm in Gettsburg…." With a holograph postscript: "P.S. Happy birthday to John!" Fine. Gen. Littlejohn was the U. S. Army Quartermaster General during World War II. He received the Distinguished Service Medal and an Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Charles Hamilton auction, May 31, 1984.
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