ALS as president signed "Dutch," one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, no date, but postmarked December 7, 1982. Letter to his longtime friend Lydia "Hup" MacArthur. In full: "This letter isn't out of a computer. Once again the time has come to say 'Merry Christmas' & a 'Happy New Year.' A lot of things have happened in this last year and I'm still trying to get used to our present address. I must say there is a little excitement in the job–not all of it pleasant. But right now the important thing is that day of days & 'Silent Night.' Merry Christmas! Love, Dutch." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagan's hand. Lydia Hupfer "Hup" MacArthur was the widow of Pete MacArthur, program director of WOC in Davenport, Iowa. In 1932, MacArthur had given a then 21 year-old Reagan his first job as a sports announcer. They would remain friends until her passing at the age of 102 in 1995. Reagan's A year earlier, on March 30, 1981, just 69 days into his presidency, Reagan survived an attempt on his life, perhaps one of the many things the president was reflecting upon while settling into his new address. A scarce handwritten letter signed by Reagan early in his presidency. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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