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MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER
(1896 - 1979) First Lady, wife of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States. Fine collection of three letters to Dwight Eisenhower's former aide-de-camp, Ernest "Tex" Lee, including a T.L.S. 1p. 8vo. on White House letterhead, Washington, June 14, 1956 to Tex Lee and his wife thanking them for sending their sympathies following his heart attack that he suffered in November 1955: "Your wonderful letter of sympathy and hope was most welcome during this time of anxiety over the President, and it meant a great deal to hear from you...". Offered together with a T.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, Dec. 3, 1952 also to Tex Lee thanking him for his "...warm wishes and, although this is of necessity a very brief note, Ike and I did want you to know how much your thoughts meant to us." She is most likely referring to Eisenhower's 1952 election victory. With short autograph postscript: "Don't forget to till the May 'hills' for me";' T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Gettysburg, Dec. 2, 1955 to Tex Lee thanking him for sending photos and expressing gratitude for his family's good wishes following Eisenhower's heart attack. Also together with a engraved birthday thank you card with a printed edition of her signature. Together four pieces in very good condition.

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