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Parchment thank you letter prepared by Byrd to give to supporters of his second expedition. One of several and signed by Byrd on the insulation piece on top of page. His signature has faded severely but traces can still be found.
Found at estate sale unattached from hard stock which will be included. No tears or folds - some discoloration due to aging. The same letter but with more prominent signature are selling at sale for over $350.00. Letter states: \"Boston, Mass, May 10, 1936
On this anniversary of our return from the South Polar regions I want to express to you my deep and enduring appreciation of the assistance you rendered our second Antarctic Expedition which helped to make it possible for us to serve more than twenty branches of science and map and take possession of thousands of Square miles of new territory for the United States.
Attached to this sheet is an autographed piece of insulation from the wall of the Advance meteorological Base The southernmost habitation ever occupied by man. In gratitude and friendship, Richard E. Byrd, Commander BAE II\"Payment due within 5 days of close of sale. No longer ships to Brazil or Argentina. Wait for invoice - I do not make $$ on postage.
