Collection of 11 letters by Bush, including one ALS and ten TLSs, all signed "George" or "George Bush," dating from 1986 to 1997, with eight written during his term as vice president. Several are to Peter Senopoulos, who aided in his presidential campaign. Bush adds short handwritten postscripts to five. Excerpts:
The ALS, January 4, 1986, to Dr. Arthur Levine: "Thanks for In Naked Majesty and for that good letter. I'm glad you are not totally out of business; and I will keep in mind your offer to help relieve tensions. Tensions will mount as time goes by. Happy 1986."
September 23, 1986, to Senopoulos: "As a potential candidate now testing the waters, it is heartening to know that I have your support, particularly at this early stage…Our nation faces great challenges in the years ahead, but with the help of friends like you, Barbara and I are very confident of America's future."
February 23, 1987, to Senopoulos: "Thank you for your additional and generous contribution to my Exploratory Account. As Barbara and I look to the future and the decision that lies before us, you can be sure that your early participation will have a great deal of influence, and that we will always remember your valued support." Bush adds: "Great seeing you here."
March 21, 1987, to Senopoulos: "Thank you for agreeing to be my Finance Co-Chairman for Massachusetts. Barbara and I appreciate all that you have done in the past and will continue to do in the future." Bush adds: "Love my sweater! Things are moving."
April 10, 1987, to Senopoulos: "I thought last Saturday's meetings went very well. Barbara and I were delighted to have you at our home and, of course, we are extremely grateful to you for all you are doing for the cause." Bush adds: "See you Wednesday!"
October 9, 1987, to Senopoulos: "I understand that you have agreed to co-chair the upcoming fundraiser in Boston on behalf of my campaign for President."
February 25, 1988, to Senopoulos: "I am delighted to hear from the campaign that you will be helping to form an Advisory Council of Insurance Executives for my campaign. This is an important voter outreach effort, and I know that, as always, you will very ably assist me." Bush adds: "Great seeing you (and yours) in Boston…So. Carolina today."
November 17, 1988, to Senopoulos: "Thank you for your generous contribution to my Compliance Committee. This puts you in that special group of maximum donors to my presidential effort." Bush adds: "Thanks friend."
February 10, 1994, to "Rex": "This portrait of Nick Brady by Ronald Sherr is excellent. I would be very pleased if he did one of me for the Portrait Gallery."
May 14, 1996, to "Rex": "Thanks ever so much for that very generous donation to my Library. It is going to be really nice. I hope you will come to the opening in the Fall of '97."
April 9, 1997 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frater: "I really enjoyed the parachute jump and I appreciate your kind words."
In overall fine condition.
