TLS as president signed “Harry,” one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, July 24, 1947. Feisty letter to his friend Edward McKim. McKim was a World War I, Battery D friend of Truman’s. In part, “I am happy to know of your interest in Gustafson. I offered him a position on the Atomic Energy Commission which he refused to take because of his commitments to the University of Nebraska. Just between you and me and the gatepost I don’t think there will be any fine appointments under that Science Foundation bill because, in my opinion, it’s no good. I really think you ought to get out that booklet you contemplate. It certainly would make Mr. Allen and Mr. Farley more ridiculous than they are. I talked to Harry Vaughan about that Notre Dame game and I am sure he can nail the tickets for you.” At the bottom, Truman adds in his own hand, “My best to Mary & the kids. Sure glad Larry’s operation is a success.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal mailing fold. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
