Lot 582
Ford, Gerald R. Typed letter signed ("Jerry Ford") as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, 2pp, on official letterhead, Washington, Sept. 11, 1969. A long letter to a constituent in Michigan who is on disability, defending President Nixon and his policies. In part: "…President Nixon…is striving diligently to do the best for his country in solving a number of extremely complicated and difficult problems…meeting on Friday with all of his top advisors to discussed [sic] what must now be done in Vietnam in view of the attitude of the Communist enemy and in view of the death of Ho Chi Minh….The President also has to meet the problem of inflation…[He] is dedicated to a balanced budget….Mr. Nixon will continue to hold down expenses in an effort to protect the economic strength of our country. I can assure you, however, that the President is not 'taking graft.' He had a lucrative law practice before he became President and is in every respect an honorable man who does not have to accept 'graft' nor would he consider doing so…." Excellent content. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Charles Hamilton auction, January 22, 1981.
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