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Charles L. Parker Sr.; Letter to Chief of Air Corps Extolling Gustavus.

Handwritten, 6 page "campaign" letter to the War Dept. of the United States. Outlines 10 persuasive reasons why the Gustavus, Alaska area was of prime strategic value to the country for an army airport. Explains the preparation of his own airfield and his patriotic willingness to be of assistance.


Charles L. Parker Sr.; Letter to Chief of Air Corps Extolling Gustavus.

Handwritten, 6 page "campaign" letter to the War Dept. of the United States. Outlines 10 persuasive reasons why the Gustavus, Alaska area was of prime strategic value to the country for an army airport. Explains the preparation of his own airfield and his patriotic willingness to be of assistance.


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