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Early archive of letters by Caroline and John F. Kennedy, Jr., sent to their first cousin once removed, Ann Gargan, who served as the caretaker of their grandfather, Joseph P. Kennedy. Includes:
- ALS by the 7-year-old Caroline Kennedy, signed "Caroline," one page on a 9 x 3.5 postcard depicting Lake Placid's Golden Arrow Motor Inn, postmarked March 16, 1965, addressed to "Grandpa & Grandma & Ann," and playfully written in multi-colored pencil. In full: "I want to see you soon. It is nice here. I miss you very much."
- ALS by the 12-year-old Caroline Kennedy, signed "Caroline, one page, 5 x 4.25, personal letterhead, with envelope postmarked January 21, 1970, in part: "Thank you so much for the adorable puppy. It was so nice of you to even send a present to a brat like me. That puppy is really so cute that I can't get over it. I hope your Christmas was wonderful and I hope to see you very soon."
- ALS by the 13-year-old Caroline Kennedy, signed "Caroline, one page, 7 x 7, personal letterhead, with envelope postmarked December 30, 1970, in part: "Thank you so much for the wonderful scarf and hat. They are so warm and pretty and just what I wanted and needed. I really didn't have a hat or scarf this winter and I have lost my old one. You couldn't have sent a better present and I am not just saying that."
- ALS by the 15-year-old Caroline Kennedy, signed "Caroline, one page, 7 x 7, personal letterhead, with envelope postmarked January 5, 1972, in part: "Thank you so much for the beautiful necklace. It is so pretty and such a lovely color. I really am in love with it. I hope you had a fantastic Christmas."
- ALS by the 13-year-old John F. Kennedy, Jr., signed "John Kennedy," one page, 7 x 7, personal letterhead, with envelope postmarked January 7, 1974, in full: "Thank you so much for the game board. It's great. Their so many games that you can play on it. All the games are really fun to. Thanks again. I hope you had a merry Christmas."
Additionally includes an original invitation to the wedding of Caroline Bouvier Kennedy and Edwin Arthur Schlossberg on July 19, 1986, a follow-up informational card with further details about the nuptials, and a printed circa 1994 card from Caroline and John, acknowledging an expression of sympathy following their mother's death. In overall fine condition.
From the estate of Ann Gargan King.
