War-dated TLS signed “W. C. Westmoreland,” one page, 7 x 8.5, four-star general letterhead, September 20, 1969. Letter to Colonel DeWitt C. Smith, Jr., of the United States Army Element, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in full: “I was indeed pleased to learn that the President has approved your selection for promotion to temporary brigadier general. This recognition of the high quality of your past service and of your potential is richly deserved and, I know, a source of deep gratification to you. Heartiest congratulations on this important development in your Army career and my very best wishes for future success.” In fine condition.
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