TLS signed “George,” as Vice President under Reagan, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal embossed letterhead with gold eagle at top center, May 28, 1987, to J. Knox McConnell, Finance Chairman of the State of West Virginia. In part: “Thank you for sending me the copy of your letter to Fred Bush concerning George W.’s recent trip to West Virginia. I’m glad it went well; I am proud of the job George is doing. We Bushes also appreciate your hospitality and great support.” In fine condition. Earlier that month, on May 5, 1987, Congress began public hearings on Iran/contra. In 1984 George W. Bush (and others) purchased the Texas Rangers Baseball team. He was a managing general partner until 1994. Bush (George W.) was among the earliest financial contributors to the senate campaign of Phil Gramm in 1984. In 1986 and 1987, Bush worked on his father's presidential campaign as an adviser and speech writer, moving to Washington in 1987 to work full time on the campaign. After the election he returned to Texas, then moved back to Washington in 1991 to work as an adviser on his father's re-election campaign. In 1994 George W. Bush defeated Democratic incumbent Ann Richards to become the 46th Governor of the State of Texas. R&R COA.
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