Close advisor to President Richard Nixon and a key figure in the Watergate scandal. As a result of Watergate, Ehrlichman resigned. He was convicted of conspiracy and perjury in 1975 (along with John N. Mitchell and H. R. Haldeman), for which he served 18 months in prison. ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, November 15, 1976. Letter written from prison. In part, “Things here are not too bad. The climate is about the best in the country…And the people here are really fine. It’s an unusual mix - a very high percentage of Mexican nationals, so the Anglos are really an ethnic minority.” In fine condition. R&R COA.
