1294. BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY (1887-1976) British Field Marshall who commenced the drive at El Alamein that ultimately drove Rommel from North Africa. Also involved in the invasions of Sicily and France. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Isington Mill, Apr. 28, 1966, to Adam, in part: "...The Times Literary Supplement of April 7 has a letter from Charles Gibbs-Smith in which he says that it is a myth that Harold was hit in the eye by an arrow at the Battle of Hastings...will you check up on this?...". Fine. $75-100