Lot 248
MacArthur, Douglas. Mounted on cardboard. An excellent war-date letter with far above average content. World War II Allied Supreme Commander.
Typed Letter Signed as Commander-in-Chief ("Mac Arthur"). One page, Quarto, on "General Headquarters Southwest Pacific Area office of the commander-in-chief" stationery stamped in red ink "Confidential" twice. May 15, 1944, to Major General Innis P. Swift, Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division. In full:
Dear Palmer: I intend to shortly constitute the X Corps in this area and will assign you as its commander. The Corps is at present in the United States and its staff will be sent here very shortly. Please regard this information as confidential until you receive it through official channels. I am confident that you will render the same splendid service as the Corps Commander that has so markedly distinguished you as the Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division.
Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
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