TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Vice President letterhead, January 31, 1962. Johnson writes to J. W. Sample in Fort Worth. In full: “I appreciate your writing me and I am happy to give you the information I can regarding Mr. Connally and his decision to make the race for Governor of Texas. Mr. Connally is a good friend of mine and I know he is a Christian gentleman of great intelligence and outstanding integrity. I knew of his decision to run for Governor only after he had made up his mind to make the race. I had no part in his decision. As to why he chose to leave the office of Sceretary of the navy and make the race for Texas Governorship, I would not know. I would suggest that you write or call Mr. Connally’s office there in Fort Worth and I am sure that you could gain his answer personally. With warmest regards....” Mild wrinkling and faint show-through from clippings affixed to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
