Admiral (1882–1959) who commanded the Third Fleet in the Pacific Theater during World War II. TLS signed “Bill,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, Mental Health Fund fund-raising letterhead, March 25, 1954. Halsey writes to Robert Montgomery c/o NBC, asking that he serve as a member of the National Mental Health Fund Campaign Committee and promising that “I will not ask you to take on any time-consuming responsibilities.” In fine condition, with paperclip impressions and tiny stain to top edge. R&R COA.
