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Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 to Frank Stockdale re: campaigning

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06760.12 Author/Creator: Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1944/08/06 Pagination: 1 p. + env 26.7 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

(Out of order.) Patton writes that he cannot say where he is (due to confidentiality): "While it is impossible for me to give details... if you look carefully at a map you can guess damn well where it is." With envelope signed by Patton. With written postscript.

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945

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