TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, May 24, 1973. Nixon writes to Edmund ‘Pat’ Brown regarding the Watergate scandal, in response to Brown's letter of support. In full: "Of all the letters I have received in recent weeks, yours had special meaning for me, coming as it does from one with your long experience in political and public life. I do recall that afternoon in Candlestick Park and the incident you mentioned. Since then, both of us have known our share of boos along with the cheers. Now, of course, the developments of these past months have posed a very great test of our Administration. But as I have repeatedly stated, we shall not fail to bring this entire matter to a full and just resolution. At the same time, we will not be deterred from working toward the goals the American people elected us to achieve. Your message of support and goodwill at this time renews my confidence that we will meet this test.” In fine condition, with rusty paperclip mark to top edge and some scattered light creases. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope and a carbon copy of Brown's April 26, 1973, letter to Nixon.
The Nixon White House was in turmoil in the spring of 1973. A month earlier, several of the president’s top staffers had resigned or been fired as Watergate unfolded. Less than a week before sending this correspondence, the Senate Watergate Committee began its nationally televised hearings into the matter—one Nixon describes as being “a very great test of our Administration. But as I have repeatedly stated, we shall not fail to bring this entire matter to a full and just resolution.” With Nixon retaining a sliver of (false) hope that he would be vindicated, he reminisces about how both he and the former governor “have known our share of boos along with the cheers”—a reference to Nixon’s 1960 visit to Candlestick Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, an event at which then-Governor Brown was booed. At a reception the day before the start of the Giants’ season, Nixon was cheered by the Democrat-friendly San Francisco. Now, thirteen years later, it was the president’s turn for his share of the ‘boos.’ Fascinating insight into Nixon’s mind during Watergate! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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