TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, December 26, 1952. President-elect Eisenhower deftly sidesteps an attempt by a New York merchant to solicit inauguration tickets with personal gifts in a letter marked “Personal and Confidential.” In part: “Your presents are so nice that they come very close to exceeding the policy of ‘very moderate value’ that I have set for myself over the next four years…As to the tickets for the Inauguration, I have had nothing whatsoever to do with the arrangements…I am very much afraid, however, that your request has come in too late to be assured of a favorable response.” In very good condition, with scattered wrinkling, uniform toning, with darker areas around the edges and three shadows of toning along the top edge from previous mounting. Accompanied by the original letter of request. A fantastic response from Eisenhower, exercising wit while enjoying the bounty the presidency has already begun to bestow. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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