Chiang Kai-Shek 1962 Typed Letter Signed - To FDR's Secretary of War - China

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Chiang Kai-Shek 1962 Typed Letter Signed - To FDR's Secretary of War - China:
$5000.00

“I recall with gratitude your wartime help to us"—Chiang Kai-shek writes to FDR's Secretary of War

Typed letter signed, one page, 8.5 x 11, The President of the Republic of China letterhead, May 24, 1962, sent from Taipei, Taiwan. Letter to Kansas politician Harry H. Woodring, who served as Secretary of War under FDR from 1936 to 1940. In full:

Your letter of March 20, 1962 has come to hand. It was really good to hear from an old friend. Yes, I recall with gratitude your wartime help to us. It is heartening indeed to hear you say that 'a sincere and true friend of the Republic of China may again be of some assistance.'

I am glad to know that you are thinking of visiting this part of the world in the near future. Nothing will make me happier than for you to visit us. Please let me know as soon as your travel plans are finalized.

Looking forward to the pleasure of meeting you.

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope.

This is the only typed letter signed on this stationery that we can locate for Chiang Kai-shek. We cannot locate any other signed letters in English via any sale records.

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