Two items: color glossy 8.75 x 6.75 photo of Hoover congratulating FBI employ Rebecca N. Holmes on her 25th anniversary with the department, affixed to an 11 x 9.25 mat and signed and inscribed at the bottom of the mat “To Rebecca N. Holmes, Best wishes, J. Edgar Hoover 3-29-68”; and a 1968 TLS, to Holmes signed “J. Edgar Hoover.” The letter reads in part: “These years have covered a period in which there have been ever-increasing demands placed upon the FBI and in turn upon its personnel. Through the conscientious and painstaking efforts of our associates such as you the Bureau has been able to meet these responsibilities.” In fine condition, with areas of moderate creasing touching Hoover’s arm and the recipient’s face. RRAuction COA.
