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Lot #131
Gerald Ford Autograph Letter Signed

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ALS signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, December 24. Letter to John and Bonnie Swearingen, in full: "Betty & I deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness at Christmastime. The Sara Lee cakes were delicious. Thanks so much. The whole Ford clan will be in Beaver Creek/Vail over Christmas. Had a big snow storm so the skiing is great. We hope you had a wonderful Holiday season." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope (bearing a pre-printed free frank) and two photos of Ford with John and Bonnie Swearingen. As CEO of Standard Oil, John Swearingen was the most powerful oil executive of his generation; his wife Bonnie was a socialite and philanthropist.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Revolutionary War
  • Dates: #612 - Ended July 14, 2021





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