11-18-201211-18-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2621BBoston
November 18, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Kennedy, John Fitzgerald (1917-1963) Typed Letter Signed, April 4, 1961.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2621BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald (1917-1963) Typed Letter Signed, April 4, 1961.
One single-sided sheet, framed, typed on White House stationery. To Francis A. McLaughlin, an old friend of Kennedy's grandfather in East Boston, thanking him for complimenting the President's inaugural address, some slight discoloration to the paper, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
"Dear Mr. McLaughlin: Many thanks for your heart-warming letter. Your commendation of my Inaugural address is especially gratifying to me because it comes from you -- a Lieutenant of Grandfather Kennedy 60 years ago in East Boston. I hope my future record will sustain the confidence you express.
Every good wish to you and to your nephew, Charles McLaughlin!"
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Keywords

John Fitzgerald, Kennedy, Francis A. McLaughlin, White House, President, Lieutenant, Charles McLaughlin