^Lot 149 Richard E. Byrd

TLS signed “Dick,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, Department of the Navy letterhead, March 27, 1953. Letter to Charles Faulkner. In part: “I have been working with the International Rescue Committee to raise money for the refugees who have escaped from East Berlin into West Berlin. Of course these escapees arrive in West Berlin completely destitute because they cannot bring anything with them. It looks as if we are going to raise our quota, which is a million dollars…I had a fine talk with Vice President Nixon.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning.