1149. JOSEPH STILWELL (1883 - 1946) "Vinegar Joe", American Army general who commanded all American forces in the China-Burma-India theater in World War II; a brilliant tactician and combat leader. T.L.S., 1p 4to, "Headquarters Tenth Army", August 20, 1945, to a woman in Illinois whose husband is in the service. In part: "...The home front has done a great job and you are to be congratulated for the part you are playing. Now that the Japs have surrendered, I hope your husband will be home soon. The autograph you requested appears below and with it come my best wishes...". Horizontal folds, otherwise very good. $100 - 150