New Orleans businessman (1913-1974) prosecuted by Jim Garrison on charges that he was involved in a conspiracy with elements of the CIA in the assassination of John F. Kennedy. TLS signed "Clay," two pages, 8.5 x 11, French Market Corporation letterhead, January 13, 1972. Letter to Thomas Dawson, in part: "Delighted to hear from you and I look forward to seeing your friend when he comes in from Florida next week. I am sure I can put him in touch with people who will be interested in what he has to offer. I am pleased you are sending him and not sending Bobby. [Shaw hand-writes, "Your taste is impeccable!]. I have, by no means, given up the Vera Cruz project. Indeed, I wrote the Hotel Diligencia day before yesterday asking if they had two rooms available for the period February 11-16…This should certainly give us the highlights of the Carnival season in Vera Cruz. Unfortunately, I know no one in Vera Cruz; but I am told that during this season the natives are excessively friendly, so I am sure we will both enjoy ourselves. There is one hitch, however. Several years ago some friends of mine went to Vera Cruz, arriving on the weekend before Mardi Gras. They were somewhat surprised by their ease in getting accommodations and by the lack of crowds until they found that the people of Vera Cruz sometimes postpone Mardi Gras to a season when they think their weather might be better. For them the Carnival is a far more movable feast than even the Catholic Church suspects…I had a call from the CBS-TV station in Houston who want me to appear on a TV Talk Show on March 1st. That date, as you may recall, is the 5th Anniversary of my arrest and the 3rd of my acquittal." In fine condition. Includes three original press photos showing Shaw, dated 1967-69, all with captions associated with the charges against him of conspiracy to kill President Kennedy.
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