Lot 27
Nixon, Richard M. Typed letter signed ("Dick"), as a Congressman from California's 12th district, on "Congress of the United States / House of Representatives" letterhead, 11 x 8½", Washington, D.C., March 10, 1957. To a Dick Cantwell, who evidently requested to assist in the HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) investigation of Hollywood, identifying Robert Stripling as the chief investigator. In a reference to a gentleman named Berkov, Nixon writes "The State Department seems to be loaded with people of his type who can't be labelled (sic) as Commies but who seem to have very friendly leanings in that direction…." Nicely framed and matted with original envelope, a photograph of Nixon standing in front of his law partnership's door, and two engraved panels (one, "Richard Nixon 37th President", the other regarding his involvement against Communists), for an overall size of 21 x 30". Estimated Value $500 - 800
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