RICHARD BYRD : TLS from Polar Ezplorer

0 0 Letter. Very Good. No Binding. Signed by Author(s). Byrd , Richard E. Typewritten Letter Signed : On letterhead of Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, Washington , DC. , May 20, 1949. One page letter written on "Saving Bond" stationery b, in part " Of course I will be glad to write the letter for Jerry Wald ( 1911-1962 film producer / screen writer ) .I hope it's not too late." Jerry Wald is also remembered as the person who later leaked word of Marilyn Monroe nude calendar to the press to help publicize his movie "CLASH BY NIGHT") . Byrd continues : "--- I have been back at the old stand for about three weeks now. Washington is as hectic as ever--- I want to congratulate you for the organization you have built up in Hollywood. I shall follow your pictures with the greatest interest--- Affectionate regards from the Byrds to the Banks . Sincerely ,Richard E. Byrd ( signed Dick ". Rear Admiral Byrd was a recipient of the rae Tiffany Cross Medal of Honor . Born 1888- Died 1957. Condition : Very Good. ( see image ) Size: 8" x 11".