Part 46, page 198

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it has been ten years since i took the plunge from flight 305. i never planned on contact but the feeling is probably mutual. while i obviously did not overestimate my abilities, i have underestimated public reaction to the event. instead of a dim memory it seems that the mythmakers have been hard at work, first the cult-following, then articles and books, and now a movie, none of which ever broke my silence. but now comes a million dollar reward! perhaps turning myself in would be a wise and profitable decision. i propose that i give myself up if the following conditions are met. i must have assurances that my surrender will qualify for the reward; to that effect, i want a joint legal opinion and agreement by the justice department, and universal. i will return the money to northwest if they agree to refrain from all future legal proceedings against me. i will plead guilty to a one year punishable misdemeanor, to be served at a minimum federal facility; to that effect, i want an agreement signed by the attorney general. if this can be done in time i will surrender to the director of the fbi personally on november 24. act quickly, i believe this to be in everyones best interests, even universal; a million will be a small amount for the unlimited press coverage and curiosity. think it over, if you agree, place a notice in the new york times personal column reading "come home d.b., all is forgiven" on november [guess: 8] [guess: &] i will then recontact over specifics. p.s. i would like to offer belated thanks to captain scott and [illegible] for their cool conduct at the time.

sincerely not yours,

d.b. cooper

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the following have been contacted. fbi/ northwest/ universal/ please contact each other.

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[guess: 164]-81-8600

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DB Cooper-19001