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JOHN J. PERSHING (1860 - 1948) American general "Black Jack" Pershing commanded troops sent to capture Pancho Villa, and later was Commander in Chief of all American forces in Europe in World War I. Scarce war-date T.L.S. on official Commander in Chief, A.E.F. letterhead, 1p. 8vo., "France", May 7, 1918. Pershing thanks a Philadelphian for sending leaflets, adding: "...It is very gratifying to know that so many officers have been furnished by the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, and I trust that the character of their service here will be in keeping with the high standard of the organization from which they come...". Double-matted with the transmittal cover bearing censor's signature and a photo of Pershing in later years. Near fine. The First Troop dated back to the Revolutionary War, and still exists today. It fought in the trenches at the Argonne.