TLS as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, September 8, 1961. Kennedy writes to Richard Eberhart in Hanover, New Hampshire. In part: “Miss Kay Halle turned over to me a few days ago two albums filled with letters from the artists and writers who were invited to the Inauguration ceremonies. Mrs. Kennedy and I had extraordinary pleasure in going through these volumes. We are grateful for the letters, and we shall treasure them for the rest of our lives. I am hopeful that this collaboration between government and the arts will continue and prosper. Mrs. Kennedy and I would be particularly interested in any suggestions you may have in the future about the possible contributions the national government might make to the arts in America….” Eberhart (1904–2005) was an acclaimed poet whose collection Selected Poems, 1930–1965 won the 1966 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Mailing fold lightly passing through a few letters of the signature, otherwise very fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
