TLS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 7 x 9.25, War Department letterhead, April 13, 1939. Arnold writes to Colonel Martin Scanlon in London. In part: “One of the most prominent citizens of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Gus Backman, who happens to be one of my very best friends, will be in London in the near future and I am taking the liberty of referring her to you while she is there in the hope that you may have the opportunity to render her some small service which will make her stay in London more pleasant.” Gus Backman served as executive secretary of the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce. Double matted with a portrait to an overall size of 20 x 18. In fine condition, with rusty paperclip mark and impression at top left. RRAuction COA.
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