Desirable TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 10, 1965. Letter to Theodore Lesley of the Hillsborough County Historical Commission, in full: “I am indeed happy to respond to your request to add something to the memorial to President Kennedy. President Kennedy gave eloquent and meaningful expression to the life and purpose of this nation and the historic role which destiny has imposed on us. Experience has shown that it takes two terms for a President to develop his full potential for leadership and maximum expression to that great office. Would that he could have had his allotted time as President.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope bearing a pre-printed facsimile franking signature, with Truman emending the address in his own hand, “719 So. Delaware, Tampa—Fla.” An exceptional letter connecting the two Democratic presidents, dated not long after the assassination of JFK. Truman letters referencing the death of Kennedy are virtually nonexistent in the autograph trade, with this example being the first we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
