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John F. Kennedy

JFK hesitantly accepts an Andrew Johnson impeachment ticket: “I would, of course, be very glad to receive this ticket, but I am most reluctant to accept it as it must be of great interest to you”

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JFK hesitantly accepts an Andrew Johnson impeachment ticket: “I would, of course, be very glad to receive this ticket, but I am most reluctant to accept it as it must be of great interest to you”

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, February 27, 1956. Letter to a Mrs. Bernstein, who has offered Kennedy a ticket to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson. In part, “It was very thoughtful of you to offer to send me a ticket of admission to the impeachment proceedings on April 25, 1868. I would, of course, be very glad to receive this ticket, but I am most reluctant to accept it as it must be of great interest to you.” Beneath his signature Kennedy adds, “You were most kind.” In fine condition, with two horizontal mailing folds. R&R COA.

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