MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK GILBREATH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/16/1958 - HFSID 67793

FREDERICK GILBREATH
The Major General fills a request from a literary agent for a signed photograph, asking in return that the agent perhaps help him develop his manuscript based on his time in the US Army
Typed letter signed: "Sincerely - F. Gilbreath", in blue ink, 1 page, 8½x11. July 16, 1958. Austin, Texas. In part: "Dear Mr. Thompson, Herewith is the autographed photograph which you requested in your letter of July 9th [item not included]. Turn about is fair play. I am interested in that branch of your activities listed as LITERARY AGENT. At the moment I have in crude manuscript from some 700 pages of diary, narrative and illustrations of my life in the Regular Army. The first 200 hundred pages are largely from memory with a few quotes from a hasty WWI diary. The remainder is based on a detailed diary in my experiences in WWII, and involve many highly controversial matters". Major General Frederick Gilbreath (1888-1969) was an officer in the United States Army. He served one tour of combat duty in the Phillipines, and during World War II, commanded the San Francisco Port of Embarkation (1941-1944). After commanding in San Francisco, Gilbreath served as Commanding General of the South Pacific Base Command (1944-1945). For his service during World War II, Gilbreath was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal. Lightly toned. Corners slightly worn. Light surface creases. Normal mailing folds. Otherwise, fine condition.