MACARTHUR DOUGLAS: (1880-1964) American General of World War II. War date T.L.S., Douglas MacArthur, one page, 4to, General Headquarters, South Pacific Area, 27th February 1945, to Anna D. Eckman. MacArthur informs his correspondent, in full, 'In the death of your son, Private First Class Wilbur L. Eckman, you have my heartfelt sympathy. His service was characterized by his devotion to our beloved country, and in his death we have lost a gallant comrade-in-arms.' With some very light overall creases and a few very minor, small tears to the edges of the folds and with a couple of very light stains, one only very slightly affecting the signature, about VG