TLS as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, White House letterhead, August 14, 1963. Letter to Ohio Congressman Charles Vanik, written five days after the loss of the Kennedys' infant son, Patrick. In full: "Mrs. Kennedy and I were deeply moved by your thoughtful remembrance on the loss of our son. Your kind expression of sympathy meant a great deal to us." Kennedy amends the more formal salutation in his own hand and adds "Charles." Archivally cloth-matted and framed with a photo of the Kennedy family and a JFK half dollar coin to an overall size of 21.5 x 17.25. In fine condition. Five days prior, John and Jackie Kennedy lost their newborn son Patrick to infant respiratory distress syndrome 39 hours after his birth. Having already suffered a miscarriage in 1954, and a stillbirth the following year, Patrick's death was an especially difficult loss for the First Couple. An assassin's bullet would claim the life of President Kennedy just three months later.
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