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George Patton "I am following my sense of duty...to command the tanks in the Pershing "Triumph."

A 1p typed letter, 8" x 10.25", September 6, 1919, Camp Meade, MD, boldly signed by GS. Patton Jr. as "George S Patton Jr." to his "Mama." The letter gives a unique look into Patton's future plans and also mentions some potentially unknown secrets of General Pershing after the death of his wife in 1915 in a house fire. In near fine condition, with some staining and expected folds. Else fine and boldly signed.

In part:

“Things usually come out for the best and I am particularly hopeful in this case as I am following my sense of duty not of pleasure.

I am going to (command) the Tanks in the Pershing "Triumph" in Washington on the 16th of Sept. I seriously doubt if any of the Tanks finish the parade as we are using American tanks and the engine usually jumps out after about five miles.

Nita sent B. a copy of henries letter to her and her reply. I think her letter was fine and I will bet that H got the surprise of his life when he received it. My own opinion is that he being purely selfish wanted to let the affair rest for a while to see if his feelings revived. It is perfectly possible that his mind, driven as it has been for nearly three years, is incapable of emotion." 

According to the Patton Family and Patton biographer Robert Patton, “H”, “Henry”, or "Henrie" was the code word for John J. Pershing. 

George Smith Patton Jr. was a general who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II, and the Third United States Army in France and Germany after the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Patton led a life of adventure, fighting in almost every major American twentieth-century conflict. His career climaxed with World War II, where he led corps and armies from North Africa to Sicily, to the continent of Europe. He often led from the front, and he almost always delivered victory.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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