(1885-1945) ‘Old Blood and Guts’ was one of the finest tank commanders in history, rolling his forces through Tunisia, Sicily, France and Germany until halted at the Rhine. Nice content war-date T.L.S. on 'United States Third Army' letterhead, 1p. 4to., [France], Sep. 5, 1944 to Mary Jane Krieger, a young lady in the U.S. with whom he corresponded often. Ever the charmer, Patton writes: 'My dear Mary Jane: Thanks very much for your letter with the photograph. It is very nice to know what the people who write to one look like, and I can assure you that your picture is as pleasing as your letters are...' At the time, Patton was in Lorraine but hamstrung by Ike's insistence on prioritizing supplies to Montgomery.