TLS, signed “Alan, your friendly golfing mullet!,” one page, NASA letterhead, 5.25 x 7.25, no date. Letter written to Robert Goulet, shortly before his Apollo 14 mission. In part: “I am sorry that my quarantine status will prevent me from seeing you personally before the launch. I thought you might enjoy having some of the personal souvenirs and collectors items made for us on the occasion of the Apollo 14 flight.” Letter is affixed by its top edge to an identical size sheet. Also included is a personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Shepard, “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” payable to Robert Goulet for $25.00, May 24, 1970, with Shepard writing, “Tax Deductible Charity,” under his signature. Check is affixed to a 7 x 9.5 sheet of Shepard’s personal stationery, which reads, “Thanks for the lesson—in betting!” In fine condition. A humorous personal association and neat reference to one of Shepard’s claims to fame, as the first person to hit a golf ball on the moon during the Apollo 14 mission. Items originate from the estate of Robert Goulet. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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