Letter: Arthur J. Burks to Lucius C. Dunn, Commander, U.S. Navy (Ret.) (May 10, 1941)

44 West 75th street, NYC.,
May 10, 1941.

Lucius C. Dunn,
Commander, U.S. Navy (Ret.),
Navy Yard,
Washington, D.C.

reference PRA:B-3
HUBBARD, L.R.

Dear sir:

I have been intimately acquainted with Lafayette Hubbard for a period of about seven years from my own knowledge of naval tradition, custom, usage, etc., would say without hesitation that Hubbard measures up to all requirements.

I am not too well informed on his family background. I have met his father and mother, who are “Navy”, the father being a Lieutenant Commander, and therefore a matter of record. I am acquainted with his wife and am sure she would be a credit to her husband in his capacity as a navy officer.

It would be unthinkable to question his sobriety, integrity, loyalty or patriotism as I know him. Above and beyond this I cannot too highly recommend him for personal initiative, quick and accurate thinking where these characteristics are needed; for his ability as an analyst of the most knotty problems that could confront him; for,
aside from purely military considerations, his literary genius, his high standing in the field of writing on a vast variety of subjects.

I understand that for years he has been interested in naval problems somewhat outside those he might be called upon to solve as a naval officer, but my own lack of detailed knowledge precludes my passing judgment on him in relation to such problems, except to say that if I were exercising important command I would not hesitate to delegate authority to him, without reservation, sure of his reliability and judgment.

Respectfully

[Signed]
Arthur J. Burks