TLS signed “Charles (A. Lindbergh),” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 19, 1967. Letter to Robert L. Reece, director of Pan American Airways. In part: "I have received distressing news in regard to our projected trip to East Africa this winter. Mr. Jovanovich has been released from weeks in the hospital (heart) and permitted to resume business activities; but his doctor told him that a trip to Africa is out of the question for many months. Another member of our projected party has been under medical treatment for some weeks, and it is doubtful that he will be in condition for a trip to Africa in December. Because of Mr. Jovanovich's illness, complications have arisen concerning the photographer he planned to take with him. (To obtain photographs to accompany the recording of Anne's article on East Africa.) All in all, we have decided to cancel completely our plans for the expedition, with the hope of being able to set up another one in another year…I agree with you that PAA is not placing enough emphasis on Africa, in many ways…I am arguing the desirability of more emphasis on Africa wherever I have the opportunity. I am also arguing for more inn-systems. I run up against the counter-argument of high costs and low investment returns. I think we must find a way of taking into account the indirect-income return from inn systems." In very good to fine condition, with a long tear along the top edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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