Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 to Mamie Eisenhower
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02788 Author/Creator: Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1944 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 27 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Signed "Ike" and addressed to "My darling." Expresses his happiness at receiving a long letter from her. Comments that he has not heard from their son John. Mentions being interrupted often by staff and by a telephone call from P.M. [Prime Minister Winston Churchill] while writing to her. Discusses personal matters and sending someone regards on their 50th anniversary. Written as General in command of allied forces, Shaef Headquarters, Bushey Park, England. Censored by himself on the envelope. Year from received stamp on envelope. Written in Bushy Park.
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