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Lot #79
John F. Kennedy

JFK seeks solace on Cape Cod in 1947

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JFK seeks solace on Cape Cod in 1947

Very early TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, Congress of the United States letterhead, October 29, 1947. Letter of thanks to a Boston couple. In full: “Thank you very much for your card. I am down at the Cape and getting along fine. I should be back in Boston in a couple of weeks and am looking forward to seeing you at that time.” In fine condition, with several extra horizontal folds, and some scattered light creases. A month before this letter, Kennedy had been diagnosed with Addison’s disease at the London Clinic. Kennedy also suffered from chronic back pain for many years, however details of Kennedy’s medical problems were not disclosed to the public during his lifetime. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #385 - Ended April 26, 2012





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