American industrialist and entrepreneur influential in building the San Francisco Bridge, the Bonneville dam and the Liberty cargo ships. He later became involved in steel, aluminum and especially automobiles. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 7, 1959. Letter of good wishes to newspaper editor. In part, “Heartiest best wishes to you in our operation of the Associated Desert Newspapers!…I shall watch with keen anticipation the work you do in building these papers, and contributing, as always, to the service of people.” In fine condition. R&R COA.
