ALS signed “Jackie,” one page both sides, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Dave Powers. In part: “In the box are 2 dresses of mine—1) The blue evening dress was worn on State Visit to Mexico & to America’s Cup Races dinner in Newport, where JFK made his beautiful speech about the sea—2) The short pink dress was worn in Miami when JFK addressed the Cuban Brigade…We are keeping the Italian boat here for the time being—We take very good care of it—and as John has pictures of his father sailing in it off the pier—it means a great deal to him to do the same. So please don’t worry about it—It is just as safe as the Victura is with Teddy sailing it—& it will go in the Library one day.” In fine condition, with unobtrusive staple holes to the upper left. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, addressed in Jackie’s hand to “Mr. Dave Powers.” The speech given to the “Cuban Brigade” that she mentions refers JFK’s speech of December 29, 1962, addressing the men of the brigade involved in the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, in which he assured them ‘that Cuba shall one day be free.’ RR Auction COA.
