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Auction 23

Lot 9

Pershing, John J., General of the Armies of the United States (1860-1948); commanded the Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Typewritten Letter Signed "John. J. Pershing as Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, Paris, Nov 28, 1918. Just weeks after the Armistice, he informs Brigadier General Harry A Smith in Luxembourg that "on October 17, I recommended you for promotion to the grade of Major General…The War Department discontinued all promotions of General Officers after the signing of the Armistice, and I regret that therefore you will not receive the deserved recognition of your excellent services." In choice condition. With related FDC.
Estimate $250 - 300.

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