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March 27, 1959

Mr. Ernest R. Blanchard
Stone Road, R.F.D. 1
Bristol, Conn.

Dear Mr. Blanchard:

We last wrote you In July asking you to fill out a 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 the questionnaire.

We also want to thank you for the additional information which
you gave us on the telephone and certainly appreciate all your
help.

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

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