Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 007, folder 20: William James Wiedefeld, Jr.

February 19, 1959

Mr. William James Wiedefeld, Jr. c/o Lt. Col. George B. Fowler State Armory Annapolis, Maryland.

Dear Mr. Wiedefeld:

We have your questionnaire 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.

Due to the overwhelming response to this request, we have been deluged with material and have not had a chance to write to each and everyone as yet. However, we do want to thank you for being patient with us and to tell you how deeply grateful we are for your cooperation in sending us your questionnaire and other material.

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.

Sincerely,

for Cornelius Ryan

aw encl..

I agree that Mr. Cornelius Ryan, his licensees and/or assigns, has all rights whatsoever in the questionnaire and other material from me regarding D-Day.

Signed

Date.

Recd 6-16

O-W

No backgroundapparently he was given the questionnaire by Col. Geo. Fowler State Armory Annapolis, Md. ( 1 who lunched with him in Balto.)