TLS signed “Charles A Lindbergh,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 14, 1967. Letter to Robert L. Reece, director of Pan American Airways. In part: "I am greatly interested in our IHC hotels, much as I dislike all first-class hotels personally. They are, of course, essential to Pan American business and to the welfare (in this case) of East Africa. (I am dubious about the effect they will have on our civilization in the long run; but I don't think Pan American is in a position to set policy on that basis—or East Africa!) Along with the Nairobi IHC, I believe an inn system is of tremendous importance. In fact I believe the hotel-inn system should be organized in many places where we land…I fully agree with you about the importance of our moving faster in the African area, and will talk again about this when I get back to New York next month. I think there is tremendous potential in Africa, and that we are not yet making plans in accord with it." He goes on to quote a letter from John Owen concerning transportation to East African national parks, and comments on his wife's 'Immersion in Life' article as well as a book project for Harcourt Brace. He concludes: "We have invited Bill Jovanovich and his wife to accompany us on a safari through southern Kenya and northern Tanzania—the route we have taken before." In very good to fine condition, with a long tear along the top edge of the second page. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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