Lot 485
Kennedy, Robert F. 1925-1968) U.S. attorney general and adviser during the administration of his brother President John F. Kennedy (1961-63). Later U.S. senator (1965-68), he was assassinated in 1968 while campaigning for the presidential nomination.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Robert Kennedy"). As Attorney General. One page, small octavo, Washington D.C., n.d. (circa 1960-1964). On "The Attorney General" letterhead. In black ink. To Admiral Morison. One mailing fold. Fine to very fine condition.
Writing to "Admiral Morison," the distinguished military historian, Robert Kennedy expresses his gratitude: "Thank you for your thoughtfulness in sending to me through the President the article you wrote on my brother Joe -- It is much appreciated so of course [I] had read it when it first appeared and am grateful to you for autographing it for me. / Sincerely / Robert Kennedy / I well remember our meeting at Tufts several years ago." Joseph Kennedy Jr., the oldest Kennedy brother and a Navy flier, was killed while on a secret bombing mission in 1944. Aside from the emotional impact Joe's death had on his family, it ultimately affected the whole nation as Joseph Kennedy, Sr., transferred the political hopes he had pinned on Joe Jr., to the next eldest son, John F. Kennedy. Robert Kennedy ALss are rare, and the additional cachet afforded to this piece by its content makes it particularly desirable.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
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