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Lot #240
Richard Byrd Typed Letter Signed

"Please tell the boys of this organization that I am pleased that they stand for such high things—courage, humility and devotion to purpose"

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"Please tell the boys of this organization that I am pleased that they stand for such high things—courage, humility and devotion to purpose"

TLS signed “R. E. Byrd,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Byrd Antarctic Expedition letterhead, April 30, 1928. Letter to Rev. Leo Leonard Twinem, in full: "I want to thank you for the privilege you have extended to me in adding my name to your organization of boys in your church. I am glad to be one of them. Will you please tell the boys of this organization that I am pleased that they stand for such high things—courage, humility and devotion to purpose, and that I send each of them my best wishes. At your convenience I should like to have a list of the members of this organization and their addresses." In very good to fine condition, with multiple intersecting folds, and a few small stains and creases.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #701 - Ended October 16, 2024





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