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Lot 60
Reagan, Ronald (1911- 2004) 40th President of the United States, 1981-1989.Autograph Letter Signed on a note card with a White House engraving, 4 1/8 x 6½ ", Los Angeles, April 15 (c. 2002 or '03). Written on both sides and signed on the back. To Mrs. R.S. Michalicek in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who had written to the President that she thought her great grandmother, Dara Donahue Reagan, had raised his father.
President Reagan writes: "I'm afraid I cant be of much help with regard to my fathers upbringing. I know he was orphaned when he was 6 yrs. old and then raised by an aunt. Unfortunately I was never told who the aunt was. I do know an aunt running a ladys hat shop in Fulton Ill.--Margaret Baldwin--had something to do with his boyhood and continued to be a relation during my own growing up. Fulton Ill. was where he lived in his early manhood and where he met my mother and they were married. My father was a true Irishman. His father came to this country from an Irish village 'Ballyporeen' in County Tiperary. Some of my fathers growing up took place in Iowa in the North East part. He played baseball on a town team but for the life of me I cant remember which town. I hope this will be of some help to you and I'm sorry I cant be more explicit.--Oh one more thing--he & my mother were married in Tampico Ill. Best regards--Ronald Reagan."
Mrs. Michalicek's letter is present, as is the holograph envelope the President addressed to her, and a larger envelope with her address typed, a printed free frank, and a return address of 11000 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, where President Reagan took an office in September 2001. Excellent condition and a rare peak into Reagan's early life.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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