Lot 365
Reagan, Ronald. Three Typed Letters Signed ("Ron") as Governor, on "Governor's Office" letterhead watermarked with the California state seal, Sacramento, 22 July and 5 Aug. 1970 (this one has small edge tear) and 3 Dec. 1974. To business executive Charles J. Broska. The first discusses a possible out-of-state automobile tax and "the discouragement it might be to our great tourist trade….Perhaps we account for the same thing if we pass our tax reform and thus increase the sales tax so that we will be increasing the outside money we get from tourists…." The second letter discusses health services and welfare in State Government: "…We are pinning most of our hopes on local control, increased involvement of the private sector, and job training and development…." The third letter has excellent content: "…the days are dwindling down in my present job…I am arranging my affairs …to be able to speak on the national mashed potato circuit…will be doing a radio commentary…on the philosophy we believe in, and the need…to take a new turning in the direction of our country….If the Republican Party is to live at all, it must now decide what it believes and stand on that and raise a banner to which all who believe can rally…."
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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