TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center letterhead, January 22, 1963. White contacts an admirer. In part: “Thank you for the letter you wrote to congratulate me on my selection as one of the new astronaut trainees. The personal interest which you and so many others like you have expressed in the manned space flight research program is most gratifying to each and everyone of us who are in the program.” Horizontal crease near the bottom of the page, a mailing fold just touching the start of his signature, and light blocks of toning affecting his signature and most of the text, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.