ALS signed “Jacqueline Kennedy,” one page on a 4.5 x 3.25 White House stationery card, no date. Note sent to the White House maitre-de, Charles Ficklin. In full: “For dear Charles—You made our brief years here all the pride they were—and you served the President so well—How we will miss you.” In fine condition. Attractively archivally suede-matted and framed with a detailed descriptive plaque to an overall size of 18 x 27.25. In splendid condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Ficklin served as a maitre-de at the White House from 1947 through 1967; all together, nine members of the Ficklin family were employed at the White House through the years, including his brothers John and Samuel, with each having been acquainted at some point with Raleigh DeGeer Amyx. After the assassination of President Kennedy, LBJ allowed Jacqueline to continue living at the White House until December 8, 1963, during which time she wrote a few of the most important staff members personal notes of gratitude—this being one example of her warm and heartfelt thanks to a White House career servant who had tirelessly served the Kennedy family during their “brief years” in the White House. As maitre-de, Charles Ficklin often interacted with Mrs. Kennedy, as it pertained to serving the needs of her family or guests, thus their warm relationship. A notable offering of historical significance.
