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EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D. Group of 4 Typed Letters Signed, "Ike E," "Ike," or "DE," one as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, to William F. Tompkins, thanking him for comments regarding his statement on January 7,1952 [announcing presidential campaign], thanking for writing concerning his announcement on February 29, 1956 [expressing the intention to run for another term of office], mentioning his golf game, and discussing architectural changes at West Point. Each 1 page, 4to, White House or DDE stationery; each with punch holes at upper edge, first moderately toned. Vp, 1952-66
21 February 1952: ". . . I am pleased to have your description of the reactions in Virginia to my 7 January statement . . . . "I'm up to my neck in work here--all of it complicated and extremely important to America's security. We are making progress but still are faced with a great many problems. . . ." 8 July 1966, in a holograph postscript: "I was up at West Point about 10 days ago. The new barracks are going up readily along the old diagonal walk, and the front of Grant (Washington) Hall is being pushed forward." with--Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Group of 8 letters Signed, in full or "Mamie Eisenhower" or "Mamie," each to Mr. and Mrs. William F. Tompkins, including 7 TLsS and an ANS on small card, thanking for gifts or letters, anticipating or recounting meetings. Each 1 page, 4to or smaller, White House or personal stationery or sympathy card; punch holes at upper edge, few with faint uneven toning, horizontal folds. Vp, 1952-69.
