American aviator, flew first non-stop transatlantic flight from NY to Paris in the Spirit of St. Louis.

TLS, "Charles", 1p., 4to., Darien, CT, March 30, 1967. A superb letter by a great American hero. Lindbergh writes to his close friend and neighbor in Maui, Sam Pryor. In response to his friend's suggested interview, he explains his reasons for refusing an interview and becoming a public figure again. He confides in Pryor: "Press contacts involve a life I am determined not to reenter it is too distracting...It is now close to a quarter century since I have taken part in a newspaper interview" Lindbergh makes reference to both President Roosevelt's rebuking Lindbergh's isolationist stance just prior to WWII, as well as the publicity received due to the kidnap and murder of his son in the 1930's. He closes expressing his hopes for a reunion with his friend.

Lindbergh then adds a postscript, a very strong statement on an environmental issue saving the whales, "Whenever you get a chance to talk whales to the Japanese, please do so - just keep them interested in whales if nothing else. Japan you know has been a bigger obstacle than Russia in getting whale - kill quotas down below the reproduction rate." A fine letter in which the great aviator openly express values as well as confides his sad memories to a friend. Excellent. (#SI4106)