ALS signed “Ron,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, personal stationery, December 21, 1990. Letter to Paul and Delores Ballachina, in full: “Some place along the line I failed with regard to wishing you happy holidays. This will have to substitute and I hope your holidays were everything you wished for. I'm happy to hear of your return to good health and that all goes well with you. We've been in & out of the country of late—visits to Germany, Poland & the Soviet Union & then the trip to London. Luncheon with the Queen Mother & tea with Prince Charles and a meeting with Margaret Thatcher. Margaret is solid as she has always been. While we were there the Queen made Margaret's husband a Baron. Well we're back in Calif. and not unhappy about that. We're having our family with us for Christmas and next month we'll have a week at the ranch. Thank you again for your holiday greetings & your letter.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, written in Reagan’s hand and bearing a pre-printed free frank. Captivated by Reagan’s role as Jimmy Grant in the 1941 film International Squadron, a 12-year-old Dolores Flynn began a lifelong correspondence with the Warner Bros. contract player who would later become the 40th president of the United States. Exchanging letters for more than 50 years, the pen pals formed a lasting relationship, enabling Dolores to accompany Reagan throughout his meteoric rise in film and politics. A warm and insightful letter enhanced furthermore by Reagan’s nonchalant mentioning of his downtime with Queen Mother and Margaret Thatcher. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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