TLS, one page, 6 x 7.75, personal letterhead, December 21, 1971. Letter sent in lieu of a Christmas card. In full, “It was necessary for me to go to the Bahamas to recover from a flu bug, so I had to give up the idea of Christmas cards for this year, but may I take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In very fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal mailing fold. R&R COA.