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Member 19thf 1939
My dear Sr. 3ecr\ter'si
I Have been greatly interested to
learn that oa the 14th December Bear Admiral
Richard E. Byrd, U.S.N, visited Pitcairn
Island la tha "Sorth Star", flagship of the
United States Antarctic Expedition and
generously gave all possible help to the
Islanders in the matter of food, medical
attention and technical assistance.
1 feel certain that His Majesty* s
Government when they learn of this visit will
feel greatly obliged to the Government of the
United States and to Admiral Byrd for their
promptness in relieving the distress caused
in Pitcairn Island as a result of the war.
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The Honourable
Gordell Hull,
Secretary of State of the United States*
Washington, D« C.
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I should lilce to express to you, and
through you to Admiral Byrd and the United
States Antarctic Expedition, my own sincere
appreciation of this humane action.
Believe me,
My dear. Mr. Secretary,
Very sincerely yours,
(3GD) LOTHIAN