TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, War Department letterhead, March 9, 1931. Letter to the Hon. Henry E. Barbour, who was representing California in the House of Representatives, in part: "I am very glad to advise you of the present status of procurement of a Christie tank and the War Department policy in regard thereto. The tank which recently has been undergoing tests has not in all respect met the acceptance requirements of the contract made with Mr. Christie on June 28, 1930. A number of mechanical failures have occurred necessitating a great deal of repair and replacement and one test run of importance has not been successfully accomplished. However, the tank has demonstrated enough value to justify its purchase…When the purchase of the first unit is completed, it will be subjected to further tests under conditions approximating those to be expected in service…I think it unwise to greatly expedite procurement of additional tanks, if by so doing, we fail to incorporate the changes which may be indicated by a proper test of the first unit." In fine condition.
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