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March 2, 1959
Mr. Edward M. Gearing 3506 Dundee Driveway Chevy Chase 15, Maryland
Dear Mr. Gearing:
I have nothing to offer you but the most abject apologies for the unfortunate confusion of last Saturday.
There [inserted] were [end insert] two people I had to see in Washington and I set out from New York at 6:30 a.m. I caught the 8:05 plane and be- cause of the weather it took me almost four hours to get to Washington. You can imagine my charging because I was supposed to land at 9:25. The first appointment was with an airborne officer and he, poor man, had waited at the airport all this time. As soon as I reached his home I telephoned your number - hoping that the appointment could be postponed or that we could make other arrangements. Un- fortunately you had already left.
From a courtesy standpoint, I could not very well brush off the airborne man and also I had to hear his story. too. So I tried to arrange with your wife that perhaps we could meet at three. I do not know what happened at the airport at three but somehow we missed each other. Either I went to the wrong restaurant or the people at the door at the restaurant had changed in the ensuing time.
Anyway, I feel very embarrassed about the whole business, particularly so because you undoubtedly lost the best part of the day. I had to catch the 3:55 plane back to New York because I was due to dine with General Gavin. I am afraid that that appointment went by the board too because weather again held me up and I did not return to Manhattan until almost midnight.
If you can tell me what would be the most convenient time for us to get together, I will abide by your wishes and con- venience and we can reschedule the interview. Or, would it be more convenient for you if we conduct the interview over the telephone?
My best wishes to you and your kind wife.
Sincerely,
Cornelius Ryan CR:w
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NEMS CLARKE COMPANY A DIVISION OF VITRO CORPORATION OF AMERICA 919 JESUP - BLAIR DRIVE SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND JUNIPER 5-1000
March 9, 1959 Edward M. Gearing 3506 Dundee Driveway Chevy Chase 15, Maryland
called 3/12/59 will call Tues for appt Home Te. OL 44807
Mr. Cornelius Ryan 230 East 48th Street New York 17, New York
Dear Mr. Ryan:
I received your letter of March 2nd and regret that we were unable to get together that day at the airport. I know that you are a very busy man these days as time is getting short and any delay in time certainly must interfer with your schedule.
This is now a good chance that we could get together in New York if you so desire. I plan to make a business trip to the Corporate office in New York City next week. I plan to fly up next Monday evening. If you will advise me as to the phone number where you can be reached I will call you for an appointment.
Very truly yours, NEMS - Clarke Company
Edward M Gearing Edward M. Gearing, Asst. Sec'y & Treasurer
EMG/CK
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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
aw encl.