TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, Jack Swigert for Congress letterhead, February 19, 1982. Letter to his fellow Republicans regarding his candidacy for Congress, reading, in part: “On February 25th I will formally announce my candidacy for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District. Because you are a valuable member of the Colorado Republican organization, I wanted to advise you of my decision before the formal announcement is made…As a native, I know Colorado’s problems and Colorado’s people. I have been in our mines, seen our rivers, and visited our farms, ranches and businesses. Colorado is different from the Eastern states. For too long, you and I have seen Colorado’s course determined by Eastern liberals. For too long they have taken Colorado’s water and resources for granted…The America I saw from space has changed. Innovation and technology, America’s competitive genius, is disappearing. Few people in Congress understand technology and its capability to bring our nation a clean environment, energy independence and greater military security. Congress has failed to stimulate what America has always done best.” Swigert adds a personalized note to the top of the first page in black felt tip, “Chuck—Hope you can help. Talk to these delegate’s party people on Arap and Jeffio, Thanks, Jack.” In very good condition, with faint perimeter toning from previous display, light skinning and adhesive remnants to reverse edges, and a few spots of toning and staining. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.
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