TLS signed “A. C. McAuliffe,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Department of the Army letterhead, December 28, 1949. Letter to James A. Bowman, in part: "In reply to your inquiry as to my actual reply to the German surrender demand at Bastogne on December 22nd, 1944, the answer was 'Nuts.' Initially I read the surrender demand and made the remark verbally. Later, when the Germans required a written reply, it was delivered to them written in formal fashion." In very good to fine condition, with creasing (primarily to the lower blank area), some small stains, and a tear to the bottom edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. From the James A. Bowman Collection.
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