Brev, 19.6.1925, fra John B. Chevalier
Objektnummer: RA 318B32
Emne: Brev
Avsender/ forfatter: John B. Chevalier
Mottaker: Roald Amundsen
Dato: 19.6.1925
Språk: Engelsk








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Dear Captain Amundsen:
With all mankind we are overjoyed at your safe return from the Far North; your brave name is on everyone`s lips i New York.
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When you left New York I told you that all our hearts would be with you and I have been terribly worried and now we are all so happy.
It was a feat worthy of
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the bravest of the ancient Vikings and not only have you added another brilliant page to exploration but your success is a great and practical assistance to the great cause of aviation.
We have
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unlimited faith in your courage and resource but we were worried. We thank God for having guarded you in all the great dangers.
The First reserve Aero Squadron is
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very proud that its great Honorary Member has now done so much for aviation in addition to his immortal achievements in exploration. Your hop to the
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Far North without a base was every bit as brave as long distance daylight bombing which was one of the roughest games in the War. Heroes and hero worship are not dead in modern
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times.
When you left for your steamer that day I wondered if you obtained that novel, «Thelma» by Marie Corelli. If not I will hunt for it when you return to New York. There
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is an old fearless Viking in it just like you.
I shall bring up my little son to know that I had the privilege of meeting you.
We all joyfully await your return to New York.
Devotedly yours,
John B. Chevalier