Typed letter signed, from General George C. Marshall to Harrison Forman. December 5, 1945. 4to. 1 pg. Several creases (as folded), in original envelope, accompanied by photograph of General Marshall and Harrison Forman. Letter thanking Forman for sending him a copy of his book, REPORT FROM RED CHINA. A copy of this book (with original jacket, VG) is also included in this lot. **************************** From the collection of Harrison Forman. Harrison Forman (1904-1978), known as America’s "Marco Polo,” was a photographer, reporter, and author of several books. Most notably, Forman provided some of the earliest photographic images of Tibet. He also interviewed Mao Zedong and covered China during World War II. While best known for his work in Asia, Forman travelled extensively and provided numerous photos and reports from locations around the globe. His reports and photos appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic, and other publications. He authored several books and also collaborated with Frank Capra on the 1937 film, “Lost Horizon” (Forman’s copy of the script to be offered in this sale.) Provenance: Acquired from the family of Harrison Forman.