Hand-written French language letter dated 18 June 1939 to William J. Eck from Jean Eck of Clichy, France, introducing himself, suggesting that he may be a relative of William Eck's, and inviting Eck to visit when he is in Paris. Jean Eck had seen the reports of William Eck being a passenger on Pan American Airway's first commercial transatlantic flight and addressed this letter to be held for William Eck at the airport in Marseille to await the arrival of the PAA flight.

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