Part 51, page 228

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Page Two, October 1, 1997

[redacted] was a nice friend but we didn't socialize. And I believe he was a good student. He took great interest in his studies and was quite gifted in his [redacted] skills. What would [redacted] age be today? About the same as mine...... 63 or 64. This fact alone maybe where I miss the boat!! But, then again, I am not very good at establishing ages. And young airline cabin attendants may also experience a problem in this regard when the eyes are covered by sunglasses.

This is about all I know about [redacted] I've been in complete denial over a quarter of a century and am happy to get this "monkey" off my back. (No pun intended!)

If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact or visit me. I live at [redacted] Orting, Washington [redacted] If the Oregon State College yearbook has any value to you, I will lend my copy to the FBI.

Sincerely,

[redacted] US Army (Retired)

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Enclosures 5 1. Color copy of page [redacted] OSC Yearbook 2. Five-page packet of black & white copies, The Beaver [redacted] 3. Original Copy of 06-21-89 Ltr to OSU Fund & undated reply 4. Original Envelope (SASE) postmarked 06-30-89, Salem, Oregon 5. Copy of page A6, The News Tribune, Monday, 11-25-96, titled "D.B. Cooper is still missing, and the legend lives on" authored by George Tibbits, The Associated Press (FRONT & BACK SIDE)

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P.S. I have some serious reservations about the accuracy of the ADM Mike Boorda article on Back Side authored by James Risen, Los Angeles Times

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P.S.S. Registered Mail is being used to transmit this Letter and ALL future correspondence with the FBI will be registered. (The last time I corresponded with a FEDERAL investigative agency, my Certified Mail-Return Receipt 1-Page Letter was "lost")

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DB Cooper-21346