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Mar. 30, 2011
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR - Current Bid: $300.00
Est: $350 - $450
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (1880 - 1964) American general and Allied Supreme Commander in the Pacific in World War II, accepted the surrender of Japan and was later dismissed by Truman for advocating an invasion of China. Fine S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a classic portrait showing MacArthur in head and shoulders, boldly signed at lower right in blue fountain ink, adding date "Tokyo 1945". Fine condition.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Mar. 30, 2011
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR - Current Bid: $100.00
Est: $200 - $300
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (1880 - 1964) American general and Allied Supreme Commander in the Pacific in World War II, accepted the surrender of Japan and later dismissed by Truman for advocating an invasion of China. I.S.P. 8" x 10" sepia, a classic image of Macarthur in uniform, inscribed to Frances S. Rockwell (the recipient of the two 1918 A.Ls.S. in this auction) and signed at lower right, adding date "Tokyo 1949". Signature a bit light, 2 1/2" tear to right margin, mounting traces to verso, good condition. Estimated accordingly.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Mar. 30, 2011
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR - Current Bid: $1,000.00
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (1880 - 1964) American general and Allied Supreme Commander in the Pacific in World War II, accepted the surrender of Japan and was later dismissed by Truman for advocating an invasion of China. Superb content, very early A.L.S. "Douglas MacArthur", 6pp. 8vo., Milwaukee, Feb. 5, 1898 to Frances S. Rockwell, a young lady in Fort Leavenworth, KS to whom the future general, then 18 years-old, feels he must explain some kind of potentially embarrassing situation in which he has found himself. In part: "...I am in receipt of your letter...asking an explanation of a certain note written by me...If you find nothing in the letter which is not the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, send the letter to C. Dravo [another young man who appears to have caused this brouhaha]...If, on the other hand, you doubt my statements, return the letter to me, and thus in severing our friendship crown Dravo's plot with success!...I would have treated his letter with the silent contempt it deserved...I send the enclosed draft simply to clear up a matter in which you are mixed up...You have the whole case before you, his manner of stating it, and mine. I ask you to judge between us. If you return the letter to me, I will take it you believe Dravo's accusations, no longer regard me as a friend, a gentleman, or a man of honor...The most disagreeable part of the transaction to me is that you could...have doubted my word. The mere thought that you have done this brings a blush to my cheek...". First page moderately soiled, somewhat brittle, else very good. A great example of the pride and honor MacArthur would show during his military career.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Mar. 30, 2011
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR - Current Bid: $1,000.00
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (1880 - 1964) American general and Allied Supreme Commander in the Pacific in World War II, accepted the surrender of Japan and was later dismissed by Truman for advocating an invasion of China. Superb content, very early A.L.S. "Douglas MacArthur", 20pp. 8vo. on "Plankinton House" letterhead, Milwaukee, Feb. 28, 1898 to "Miss Frances S. Rockwell", a young lady in Fort Leavenworth, Ks. with whom the future general, then 18 years-old, had become angered and here defends his honor. In part: "...Take Regina's word...made herself the belle of the evening - she has quite a habit of doing so. Don't tell the former bugler of the W.T.M.A. I said so though, or he will come up here with a gatling gun looking for me... [Milwaukee]is a gay and giddy place - piles and miles of pretty girls and good fellows...lately I have been unable to get away from my studies enough to keep up with the procession...you hinted that my silence upon the subject of Milwaukee was due to my penchant for some sweet damsel but really there are so many stunning girls here that I have been unable to pick out one...so I bow down and worship at the shrines of all but give my heart to none. When cupid makes a target of me I will let you know...that brings me to the 'note' affair...I have received absolutely no communication from Dravo, acknowledging the receipt of my letter...I wish to speak very openly and frankly to you about the matter and I hope you will not be offended...You say you wish the whole thing ended and that you sent the note because you prized our friendship...That is very pretty, and all that sort of thing, but it does not satisfy me in a case in which my character, my word, my honor is so deeply involved. For all I know, you may have said the same thing to Dravo...Every sentence - every line - every word must be believed beyond a shadow of a doubt or I can call no man, woman or child a friend...please state distinctly that you believe me...this is no child's play...I am going to follow the matter up no matter where it leads...I have been insulted and slandered...". With holograph envelope, near fine. An early indication of the pride and honor that would lead MacArthur to future greatness...and perhaps his ruin.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC

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