TLS, one page, 7 x 9, The White House, Washington letterhead, December 27, 1951. In part: “I am looking forward to the pleasure which is mine when I can relax with a good book. Journey To Yesterday is one I hope to enjoy reading…my thanks for your sending it to me for Christmas.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with bisecting horizontal fold. 1951-1952 was a "winter of discontent" for Truman and the U.S. A stalemated war in Asia had ended the career of General MacArthur because he wanted to win it and had tarnished President Truman who seemed to want not to lose it. Senator Joseph McCarthy was at the height of his anticommunist accusations and could ruin any citizen with a whisper. National primaries would begin in late winter to select the next President and both parties were in disarray. President Truman refused to say if he would run again. R&R COA.
