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.” Shepard has added the recipient’s name. 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, May 24, 1970, with Shepard writing, “Tax Deductible Charity,” below his signature. Check is affixed to a 7.25 x 9.5 sheet of Shepard’s personal stationery, with Shepard adding, “Thanks for the lesson—in betting!” In fine condition. A 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. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.
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