TLS signed “J. M. Wainwright,” one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department letterhead, February 4, 1928. Letter to the Hon. Henry E. Barbour, who was representing California in the House of Representatives, concerning training for reserve forces. In part: "Reports received indicate that in the fiscal year 1927 approximately 2,710 Reserve officers were denied active duty training due to lack of funds and that inactive duty flying was participated in by 960 Reserve pilots. It is estimated that 16,522 Reserve officers will have received active duty training by the end of fiscal year 1928. Reports indicate that 30,545 Reserve officers are enrolled in conference courses and 31,340 in correspondence courses…Approximately 47,000 Reserve officers are actively showing interest in the project of national defense. The strength of the Organized Reserves is 110,014; 8,451 of these are dual status officers who receive their training with the National Guard. This leaves us 101,563, of whom approximately 54,600 may be considered not actively engaged in any of the forms of training that are provided." In very good to fine condition, with some light edge creasing and toning.
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