Two TLSs, both signed “RN,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead. Both letters are addressed to journalist Joseph Kingsbury–Smith. The earlier letter, dated December 21, 1983, in part: “I hope that you will be able to follow through in urging joint Soviet/American development of non-nuclear defense systems in space. As you note, I covered this issue only briefly because of space limitations on pages 37 and 38 of Real Peace…If we proceed along these lines, the argument that developing a nuclear defense system is an escalation of the arms race is completely demolished. If both countries go forward together, the goal would be to develop a common shield. If either acts singly, the obvious purpose would be to develop a shield so that they could safely use the sword”; the later letter, from January 5, 1984, in full: “Your column, as usual, was right on target in reporting my proposal with regard to a defensive missile system. And many thanks for your generous reference to my little book.” Nixon adds the salutation in his own hand to each letter, and adds a postscript to the 1983 letter, “Best wishes for Christmas & the New Year, RN.” In overall fine condition, with light toning to the earlier letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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