Army officer (1896 - 1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. Grouping of material related to correspondence between Lieutenant General Leslie Groves and former Secretary of State Dean Acheson, which includes two TLSs from Acheson to Groves, an initialed typed note from Groves, and a typed draft letter and newspaper article, both of which are annotated in blue ballpoint by Groves; with the exception of the draft letter, the other four items are stapled together.The TNS from Groves, signed “LRG, July 6, 1970,” one page, 4 x 5.5, personal letterhead, in part: “This correspondence, and his book as well, are particularly interesting because in. the immediate post-war years Dean Acheson and I were on the opposite sides of the fence on what our relations should be with the UK on atomic matters and because of his quite evident desire to impair, or eliminate if possible, my influence on international affairs. Evidently the letter of July 24th was a typical letter of reply prepared by his secretary. The second letter was undoubtedly written by him.”The referenced TLS from Acheson, one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 24, 1968, in full: “Thank you for your words of agreement with my views on Rhodesia. The response to my speech gives me some encouragement that the American public will awake to what we are being led into, but I agree that the present climate is not conduce to any immediate relief.” The second TLS from Acheson, same letterhead, August 8, 1968, in part: “Your commendation and agreement about my views on Rhodesia cheered me up and pleased me a great deal. One of the most discouraging parts of our country’s attitude in this shameful performance is the almost absent-minded way in which we have become accessories to the attempted murder of this inoffensive country. Although my remarks about Rhodesia have had extraordinary wide comment in the press, they seem to have produced practically no notice in the government. Some of my former colleagues in the Department treat me like a pleasant but unpredictable old gentleman who has to be humored. You see, therefore, why you bring me comfort.”The newspaper article, an editorial headed “Barefaced Aggression,” which focuses on Acheson’s views on Rhodesia, is vertically annotated on the left side by Groves: “For once—I thoroughly agree w/ Dean Acheson.” The unsigned typed draft, addressed to Acheson by Groves, dated July 16, 1968, in full: “I wish to congratulate you on your vigorous comments on the sad situation in Rhodesia. I feel just as strongly as you do on this subject and I hope that you will continue your vigorous public discussion of this issue. Unfortunately, it very much looks as if we would have to wait until next January before we have any relief.” In overall very good to fine condition.Format: Group Lot