ALS signed “John,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 9.25, Senate letterhead, no date [1953–1960]. Kennedy writes to Mary, a Massachusetts woman active in local and national politics. In full: “Many thanks for your nice letter. Am feeling much better. I will check into the matter about which you wrote, although offhand I don’t think I know anyone in that Department. But will see and will be in touch. Hope to see you sometime soon.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing (heavier to reverse), and several creases and wrinkles. The signature is bold and unaffected, and the writing is unusually legible for Kennedy. Kennedy underwent several spinal operations in the 1950s, nearly dying on a number of occasions and he was often absent from the Senate. During this period, he wrote his Pulitzer Prize–winning book Profiles in Courage, which described eight instances in which US Senators risked their careers by standing by their personal beliefs. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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