[ Autograph ] Richard E. Byrd T.L.S. "Richard E. Byrd" on Byrd Polar Expeditions letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Sep. 21, 1950 to millionaire publisher Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. In part: '...I have been on active duty practically continually since 1939 At the moment I am with Operations... I have known Jimmy Roosevelt since he was a youngster. his Father and Mother have been great friends of mine...' Fine.