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THBCaptain Eddie Rickenbacker Letter to George Hayes
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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LiveJan 31, 2019
Witherell's annual "Weapons and War" live auction will take place January 31st and features a variety of weapons and other historical material, including some exceptional lots dating from WWI and WWII. Witherell's hello@witherells.com
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- Lot Description
This is a typed letter signed by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, our U.S. World War I top-scoring fighter ace and Medal of Honor winner, to Lieut. George W. Hayes, written on March 18,1925 in regards to the formation of the U.S. Air Force Association and commeding General "Billy" Mitchell, who was at that moment being court-martailed for his zealous support for military air power. The letter urges speaking to congressmen to support Air Power and to commend Mitchell. Dimensions: 4.125 inches tall by 9.25 inches long. Processing and Shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
The envelope is torn at one end, and worn and, slightly soiled. The letter is slightly yellowed, but in very good condition, with a very strong signature. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photography as possible but encourages in-person inspections by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions.Condition
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