Lot 19
Johnson, Lyndon B (1908-1973) 36th President of the United States, 1963-1969. Typed Letter Signed ("Lyndon") as Senate Majority Leader, on official letterhead, with a scarce holographic postscript, Washington, D.C., September 22, 1958, 1 pg., octavo. Written to Dorthy Nichols, his long-time secretary, and her husband, Judge Philip Nichols, thanking them for their sympathy and the flowers they sent to his mother's funeral. In part, "The death of my mother [Rebekah Baines Johnson] leaves an aching void for both of you know how close she was to me. But as long as I have friends like you I will always have the strength to face any trial." In a handwritten postscript, he adds, "Dorothy, If you all come to Texas during the fall spend a part of it at LBJ ranch." Dorothy worked for LBJ while he was representative, senator, vice president, and president. When she married in 1940, it was Johnson who gave her away. He also remembered her in his will. An extraordinary, personal letter. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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