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Hap Arnold: “Don’t forget that the children of a poor Army officer must eat”

“Don’t forget that the children of a poor Army officer must eat”

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“Don’t forget that the children of a poor Army officer must eat”

Scarce ALS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 5.25 x 8, War Department letterhead, May 11, 1936. Letter to Tom Mahoney, an editor. In full: “In my letter to you today enclosing the article—I did not mention price. Let your conscious [sic] be your guide but don’t forget that the children of a poor Army officer must eat.” In fine condition. Quite scarce, this is the first Arnold ALS we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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