NIXON THREE SIGNED LETTERS TO YORK NEWSMAN HARRY McLAUGHLIN.
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Winning Bid:
$202.40
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
Item Description
7.25x10.5" each. Each with two horizontal folds as mailed. York, Pennsylvania newsman Harry McLaughlin was instrumental in the creation and dedication of the Richard M. Nixon County Park in York County, PA. These letters were sent from Nixon's NYC office and are inked in his hand "Dear Harry," followed by typed letter with inked signature below. First has full name signature and other two have "RN" initial signatures. First is dated June 2, 1980 with regrets that Nixon and wife will not be able to attend the dedication of the Richard M. Nixon County Park. Second dated June 30, 1980 with text "Again I Am In Your Debt For Sending Me The Photos Taken At The Park's Dedication. Without Your Tenacious Follow Through, The Project Would Have Never Been Completed. Under Separate Cover I Am Sending An Autographed Copy Of My New Book For Bob Hoffman To You." And continues "Also, I Thought Your Grandchildren Would Like Copies Of Summons To Greatness For Their Future Libraries." Last is dated October 27, 1982. Content includes "Due To The Fact That Since Returning From China I Have Had Some Problems With My Leg Which Are Fortunately Now On The Mend, It Will Not Be Possible For Me To Come To The Nixon Park. However, I Do Want To Be Of Some Assistance In The Project Which You Devoted So Much Time And Effort To And You Will Shortly Be Receiving A Modest Contribution From My Secretary And Accountant, Loie Gaunt."/"Under Separate Cover, I Have Sent You A Copy Of My New Book, Leaders, Which I Hope You Will Find Of Interest." See signed copy of "Leaders" book #132. From the Harry McLaughlin Collection. Comes with Hake's COA and 3 JSA/LOA.
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