TLS signed “Ike,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 14, 1968. Letter of thanks for birthday wishes, written while in Walter Reed Hospital, where he would reside until his death the following March. In part, “Thank you for the intriguing, patriotic, Republican birthday remembrance. I will use it to entice any wayward nurses into the folds of Republicanism.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with two horizontal mailing folds. R&R COA.