Lot 83
Clark, Mark W. and Joseph Lawton Collins. Mark Clark: (1896-1984) American general during World War II and the Korean War. Typed letter signed ("Wayne"), 1 page, 10½ x 8 in., Allied Force Headquarters, APO address in New York City, Jan. 2, 1943. To an old friend from home, in part: "It certainly has been a privilege to have been a participant in this operation. We worked hard in London for several months on its preparation and it was most gratifying to see it click as it did. We now have plenty of opposition to the east, but are building to overcome it…." He also talks about his diaries and the possiblity of writing his memoirs one day, and his family. One chip at left margin. With transmittal envelope, signed "M.W. Clark" in return address. With full-length war-time photograph inscribed and signed, "To: Gen. & Mrs. Barnard, With love from Mark Wayne Clark, April 15, 1944, 10 x 8 in. Laid to board.
Joseph Lawton Collins (1896-1987) Army general in World War II; Army Chief of Staff in the Korean War. Photograph signed ("J. Lawton Collins") in the lower border, 10 x 8 in. Photograph taken by Ray Cresson, New Orleans in 1951 and reproduced by the U.S. Army.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection.
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