Item #17715 General MacArthur Typed Letter Signed. Douglas Macarthur.

General MacArthur Typed Letter Signed

TLS - Typed Letter Signed

MACARTHUR, Douglas. U.S. general who commanded the Southwest Pacific Theatre in World War II, and administered postwar Japan during the Allied occupation that followed. April 8th, 1963. On his NY office letterhead, about 10.25" x 8" inches. General Macarthur writes a letter to the wife of one of his military aides, Colonel Karl W. Hisgen, now in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Macarthur writes to "convey to Colonel Hisgen my warmest congratulations and best wishes on his recent birthday." Signed "Douglas Macarthur" in blue ink. Sent from his personal office at the Federal Office Building at 90 Church Street in Downtown Manhattan. Comes with an original Department of the Army "Official Business" envelope stamped with Macarthur's original rubber stamp. Colonel Karl W. Hisgen worked under Gen. Macarthur in the Pacific campaign in WW II. Douglas MacArthur died a year later on 5 April 1964. Kennedy had pre-authorized a full state funeral prior to his death in 1963. In near fine condition.

Item #17715

Price: $345.00

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