Red felt tip notation, “Eloise, give this to whoever is handling surrogates, RR,” in the upper right of a one-page 8.5 x 11 TLS from Football Hall of Famer Bart Starr, August 1, 1980. Starr had written to Reagan, “Cherry and I were delighted with your ‘official’ nomination and merely wanted to reiterate our willingness to assist you whenever and wherever possible. We know that you and George Bush will prove to be a dynamite pair!” In fine condition, with scattered mottle toning, staple hole to upper left corner, and scattered light creasing.
Reagan’s initialed note to an assistant identifies Starr as a campaign “surrogate.” He would certainly have figured that appearances on his behalf by the Hall of Fame quarterback would enhance the final months of his campaign. RRAuction COA.
