ALS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” four pages, 6 x 9.25, Huckins Hotels letterhead, September 29, 1927. Letter to publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, in full: "This is our first day of rest since leaving Los Angeles and I want to take the opportunity to thank you for your very much appreciated hospitality during my visit. I enjoyed the luncheon and studio visit greatly. I only regret the very short time my schedule allowed me to spend in Los Angeles. I am looking forward to meeting you again in New York at a time when I have no definite program to consider. I expect to arrange for the use of a plane capable of carrying passengers after the completion of this tour and I hope you will accept my invitation for a flight at the first opportunity. Let me again express my appreciation of what you are doing to assist in the development of aviation." In fine condition. Lindbergh flew the famed Spirit of St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 20, 1927, and departed the next day, as part of his 48-state barnstorming tour of the country following his historic transatlantic flight. He was feted with a parade and public reception at the LA Coliseum on the 20th, in which he was billed as 'America's Lone Eagle.' During his trip, Lindbergh met with MGM Studios, who hoped to have him play the leading role in an aviation movie—a project which, apparently, never materialized. Fabulous content and an important association from the year of his famous flight.
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