Scarce ALS signed “Jack,” one page, 4.25 x 9, Congress of the United States letterhead, December 8, 1948. Letter to Ruthe Kelley, who carried on a lengthy correspondence with JFK and his aides during his time in Washington. In full: “I was delighted to hear from you & glad you are working for the air-lines. I will keep a lookout for any overseas passengers & let you know if any thing turns up.” Also includes a handwritten note by Kennedy on a 4 x 5 sheet headed “From the desk of John F. Kennedy,” in full: “National, 8-3120, Ext 2184—Mr. Reardon.” Some staining to the right side of the letter, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by several secretarially signed letters from JFK’s office as well as carbon copies of Ruthe’s letters to JFK and other notable figures. Ruthe, a Massachusetts resident, originally met Kennedy at a fashion show in the late 1940s and visited him in Hyannis Port and in Washington; in one of her letters she recalls a time when JFK told her that he did not know how to swim, so she visited him in Hyannis to teach him only to find that he was in truth an excellent swimmer. A charming collection of letters. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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