Item #115578 A typed letter signed by John Pershing to the Hon. Richard N. Elliott, Member of Congress, Connersville, Indiana. General John Joseph PERSHING, American general.

A typed letter signed by John Pershing to the Hon. Richard N. Elliott, Member of Congress, Connersville, Indiana

Octavo, one page; American Expeditionary Forces, Office of the Commander-In-Chief letterhead (but marked 'Personal'), France, 1 May 1919.

Folded twice for posting; a few creases and light marks; edges a little chipped, with two short tears near the letterhead neatly sealed on the verso; in good condition (with the signature in excellent condition).

'I have received your letter of April 7th, concerning Private George W. Smith, and am pleased to inform you that this soldier was returned to the United States March 16th, on S.S. Santa Olivia'.

Provenance: Collection of The Hon Barry Jones AC.

Item #115578

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