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5 Excellent Content Byrd Letters to Tom Mulroy

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5 Excellent Content Byrd Letters to Tom Mulroy
<B>Five Excellent Content R.E. Byrd Letters to Thomas B. Mulroy.</B></I> Five Typed Letters Signed, each one page, 8.5" x 11", Boston. The letters mostly ask Tom's advice on oil supplies and what should be taken on the next expedition. Brief excerpts follow: <B>November 7, 1931</B></I> ("<I>REB</B></I>")- "Will you please get in touch with Mr. Gittinger and see what you can arrange for the next expedition in the way of supplies and your salary..." <B>November 27, 1931</B></I> ("<I>R E Byrd</B></I>")- "Many many thanks for your letter on the anniversary of our flight..." <B>December 10, 1931</B></I> ("<I>REB</B></I>")- "Do you have a record of the oil and gas we took with us before? If you have, will you send me a copy?" <B>February 12, 1932</B></I> ("<I>R E Byrd</B></I>")- "STRICTLY PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL. In case you go with me on the next expedition I would like to have your measurements..." <B>February 19, 1932</B></I> ("<I>R E Byrd</B></I>")- "This is good news. I am awfully glad that the Commissioner has approved your appointment for another three months..." Very fine condition.
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