TLS signed “Ralph W. Yarborough,” one page, 8 x 10.5, November 13, 1963. Invitation to the Democratic fundraising dinner planned for JFK’s arrival. In part: “A great event is taking place in Austin on Friday, November 22nd, when President and Mrs. Kennedy will be honored at a giant Democratic fund-raising dinner. Tickets for this outstanding evening, when Democrats will dine with the two first families of the land, are being sold at $100.00 each. Should you find it possible to attend, tickets for the dinner can be ordered from me…Let’s give a real Texas welcome to President and Mrs. Kennedy.” Stapled to the letter are copies of Governor Connally’s letter to Yarborough, as well as four pages of information from the party. In fine condition. Scheduled to occur on the night of Kennedy’s assassination, this dinner would never take place; Yarborough was riding in the convertible with LBJ at the time of the assassination, two cars behind the president’s. RR Auction COA.
