TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8 x 10, blue Long Barn letterhead, July 14, 1936. Lindbergh writes to his old friend Martin Engstrom regarding the planting of trees on his old farm land and regretting not being able to come for a visit. In part, “I had a letter to the effect that a number of small pines are being planted on the old farm. I remember your suggesting the advisability of planting trees in various places, when we were walking over the farm last summer…I understand the possibility of planting trees in the river valley is being considered. I have never quite gotten over the fact that these trees were cut when it was really unnecessary…The place was much more beautiful when the valley was wooded, and I think nothing would improve it more in the future than the replanting of this valley. I am sorry we cannot fly up to see you again this summer, but we will look forward to doing so sometime in the future.” Lindbergh spent his boyhood on the Mississippi River at his home in Little Falls, Minnesota, enjoying his summers in a house built by his father on the west bank of the river south of town. In 1931, the Lindbergh family gave the entire 110 acres and summer house to the State of Minnesota for a State Park in recognition of the elder Charles A. Lindbergh’s life and accomplishments. In fine condition, with small mounting remnant along top edge and a couple trivial spots. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
