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Lot #101
Gerald Ford Typed Letter Signed

"As a very young boy I read every Horatio Alger book I could get my hands on"

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"As a very young boy I read every Horatio Alger book I could get my hands on"

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, October 3, 1993. Letter to the 6th Grade Class of the Allenby Primary School in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in full: "As a very young boy I read every Horatio Alger book I could get my hands on. In the quiet of my room at night I would of the accomplishments of Alger’s heroes. The stories of success stimulated me to do my very best in school and in athletics. These characteristics have been very important to me all my life. To achieve, one must have goals and be well organized. Personal discipline is essential. Alger’s books inspired these qualities.” In very fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Presidents
  • Dates: #658 - Ended February 08, 2023





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