TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.25 x 11, August 16, 1967. Letter to publishing executive Cass Canfield of Harper & Row. In part: “I wish very much I could send you a more-favorable reply, but I am under the impression that the book by Mr. Ross, which you say you plan to publish, is not of a kind I want to have anything to do with directly or indirectly. Several years ago, friends brought to my attention an article Mr. Ross had written about me, which was published in Esquire magazine. This article contained some facts mixed with a good deal of fiction and rumor. I felt that, on the whole, it was quite inaccurate, trivial, and rather silly…I told him that I preferred not to have a biography published. Since I found he was contacting members of my family and friends in an attempt to obtain information about me, I advised against cooperation. In view of the above, I hope you will understand when I say I do not want to give my approval to Mr. Ross through authorizing quotations or otherwise. In regard to a biography in general, I would rather not lay out publicly the details of my life. Without my cooperation or at least access to my papers, it seems obvious to me that a biography of much quality cannot be written, and I do not see why a responsible author would want to write or publish one…Through the years, I have spent months of time cooperating with authors who were working in fields with which I was acquainted, and about which I could help them. I wish circumstances permitted this to be another such instance; but apparently it is not.” In fine condition, with a couple light handling creases and pencil office notations to the top. Accompanied by a 1983 letter from Ross regarding a revised edition of the book. Ross and Canfield had gone through with the publication despite Lindbergh’s requests, releasing The Last Hero in 1968. While Lindbergh generally did not read books written about him, he did read this book, making a 76-page list of inaccuracies he found within it. Ross had recently gotten access to the list, and was preparing a revised edition of The Last Hero. Despite Lindbergh’s worldwide fame, he was intensely private about his personal life, a trait seen here. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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