
Earth Angel
Dear Astronaut Selection Officer:
I am a civilian who would like to be considered for the one-year astronaut training program.
I would be most grateful if you would send me information, application forms, and any such material you feel might be helpful in this regard.
Sincerely,
Denis H. Johnson
DENIS H. JOHNSON WROTE THE ABOVE LETTER on April 15, 1991. It’s among his papers at the Harry Ransom Center, at the University of Texas in Austin. A few years ago, I took a picture of the letter. Recently I sent it to a friend. This friend, a writer who admires and has publicly endorsed Denis