ALS, one page both sides, 6.5 x 4, personal stationery, April 15 (no year but circa 2002-2003). Letter to R. S. Michalicek, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “I'm afraid I cant be of much help with regard to my fathers upbringing. I know he was orphaned when he was 6 yrs. old and then raised by an aunt. Unfortunately I was never told who the aunt was. I do know an aunt running a ladys hat shop in Fulton Ill.—Margaret Baldwin—had something to do with his boyhood and continued to be a relation during my own growing up. Fulton Ill. was where he lived in his early manhood and where he met my mother and they were married. My father was a true Irishman. His father came to this country from an Irish village—'Ballyporeen' in County Tiperary. Some of my fathers growing up took place in Iowa in the North East part. He played baseball on a town team but for the life of me I cant remember which town. I hope this will be of some help to you and I'm sorry I cant be more explicit.—Oh one more thing—he & my mother were married in Tampico Ill.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagan’s own hand, as well as the original letter and mailing envelope from the recipient.
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