Storied, charismatic, and controversial American labor leader (1913–1975?) who attained his greatest notoriety when he vanished on July 30, 1975. The truth behind his presumed demise and the whereabouts of his remains take a place among the most durable mysteries in modern American history. ANS at the foot of a one-page letter from a correspondent, 8.5 x 11, the original letter dated February 18, 1973. Hoffa responds to a testy communication from George Rose in Flushing, New York. Rose writes: “Is it so hard for you to answer a Scoutmaster letter asking whether you were ever a Boy Scout or did you ever have an experience with the Scout movement. I have been a union man all my life and have always tried to help the youth of our country, therefore feel bad when you do not answer such type of mail….” Hoffa replies: “I was never a Boy Scout, James R. Hoffa, My son was.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
