Dwight D. Eisenhower: Typed Letter Signed "D.E." as President....

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Interesting Dwight D. Eisenhower Item: Typed Letter Signed. One page (quarto), The White House, Washington, December 29, 1959, to Mr. and Mrs. William F. C. Ewing, written from Augusta. Ike writes: "Dear Bill and Mrs. Ewing:/ Thank you so much for the letter that you sent to me under date of December eleventh, that I found awaiting me on my return from my travels. I am deeply appreciative of your comments and your more than generous appraisal of what I have been, and am, trying to do./ The trip was heartwarming in that it demonstrated to me the sincere good will existing in some many countries of the world for America and Americans; the entire experience will be a lastingly vivid memory, of that I am sure./ Mrs. Eisenhower joins me in all good wishes for a fine New Year./ With warm regard,/ Sincerely,/ D.E."