Signed Letter from Brig. Gen., Dist. Service Cross Recipient, Edward King

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Signed Letter from Brigadier General, Distinguished Service Cross Recipient, Edward L. King.  The letter is dated February 8, 1924 and was written at the time when King was the Commandant of The Cavalry School, Fort Riley, Kansas.  The letter addresses some "criticism" of The Cavalry School from a fellow officer and seeks to address and resolve some of the concerns.  The letter itself is in good condition, it is two sheets and both have light discoloration due to the age and exposure the letter has seen.  The first page does have a few small tears in the letter, but no portion is missing.  Both sheets were once folded, most likely when mailed, but are stored flat and the crease has been smoothed out.
Brigadier General
Edward L. King -
During WWI he was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the National Army.  He was the Chief of Staff of the 28th Infantry Division, known as the "Keystoners" and served with them during their camping in France.  He arrived in Europe in May 1918 and was promoted to the rank of Brigadier general in June 1918.  He participated in the Marne offensive and counter-offensive starting July 15, 1918.  He assumed command of the 65th Infantry Brigade on July 31, 1918, later leading the 65th Infantry Brigade in the battles of the Somme and Meuse-Argonne.
*For his service in Word War I he received the Distinguished Service Medal.
*He had previously been award the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in the Philippines in 1899.  The commendation reads, "For extraordinary heroism in action near Imus, Cayite Province, Philippine Islands, October 6, 1899, while serving as Captain, United States Cavalry.  His great personal bravery in disarming a hostile Filipino saved the life of a brother officer."
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