TLS signed “Harry,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, December 17, 1958. Letter to Hall of Fame basketball coach Phog Allen, in part: "Thank you for your letter of the 3rd about your grandson. I appreciated it and, of course, will be glad to do anything I can to help. Unfortunately, your former school-mate is not very highly regarded among the present personnel of the State Department. Allen W. Dulles, however, who is the head of the Central Intelligence Agency, as well as the brother of John Foster, has always been friendly to me, and perhaps my writing him will not do your grandson any harm." He adds a handwritten postscript, "Hope you have a great Christmas and a prosperous New Year." Matted and framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 12. In fine condition, with a water stain to the last two words of the postscript. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope in a separate frame, which bears a facsimile free frank signature. Truman and Allen grew up not far from each other in Independence, Missouri, and attended school together; they maintained a lifelong friendship.
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