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March 19, 1959

Mr. Edward M. Gearing
3506 Dundee Driveway
Chevy Chase 15, Maryland

Dear Mr. Gearing:

First of all let me thank you for your questionnaire which
you filled out some time ago in connection with a book on
D-Day which is being prepared by Mr. Ryan for publication
in the Reader's Digest in book form.

We certainly appreciate your taking the time from a very busy
schedule to come in for an interview and look forward to being
in touch with you again.

In order for us to edit your material for use in the book, it
will be necessary for us to have your signature on the attached
release, which we would thank you to return in the enclosed
self-addressed envelope.

Again many thanks for your help. Hope you arrived at Idlewild
on time!

Sincerely,

for Cornelius Ryan

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