Lot 253
Patton, George S. Jr. Even in 1945 the Army was only taking a few good men; over ten million had served in the war, and now the Army was being shrunk. Callahan of Texas must have been one helluva an officer to earn the respece of "Old Blood and Guts." (1885-1945) Legendary American general. He was the allied soldier most feared by the German High Command--it considered him our best.
Typed Letter Signed (G.S. Patton Jr."), One page, Quarto, Headquarters, September 16, 1945, on the imprinted stationery of "Headquarters Third United States Army Office of the Commanding General." To Lt. Colonel Joseph A. Callahan of Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
The war was over; three months later Patton would die in, of all things, a car accident. The letters he left behind are rare and desirable. In this one he states he is "… happy to enclose… a recommendation for you for a commission in the Regular Army… ".
Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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