A dictated letter, handwritten in black ink, dated October 27, 1943, inscribed "Eighth Army Italy / 27 X 43 / Thank you for your letter and the White Heather. It indeed reminds me of your "Bonnie Scotland". Final Victory is now in sight. Our successes will enable the final and victorious second phase of the war to begin. Let us hope that your brothers will be able to return to you soon. Good luck to you.", signed "B.L. Montgomery / General / Eighth Army", 126 mm x 202 mm, horizontal fold mark, lightly soiled, better than very fine.