1293. GEORGE C. MARSHALL (1880-1959) American general and statesman, Roosevelt's Army Chief of Staff during World War II and author of the Marshall Plan which sustained eastern Europe after the war. T.L.S. as Chief of Staff on War Department letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, May. 3, 1939, to John Duntze, thanking him for his note of congratulations. Boldly signed, a few foxed spots, otherwise very good. $150-200