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Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 to [Renee & Frank Stockdale] re: thanks for letter, secrecy in correspondence

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06760.03 Author/Creator: Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1944/07/15 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Thanking Renee Stockdale for her letter received, and stating that "owing to the requirements of secrecy," he is "unable to write more."

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

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