A GEORGE H. W. BUSH LETTER SIGNED AS VICE PRESIDENT

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President.

TLS. 1pg. July 21, 1988. Washington. A typed letter with autograph postscript signed “Geo” as Vice President. On his official Vice President letterhead, Bush wrote to a Cy Laughter of Ohio about inefficient defense spending: “Dear Cy: Thanks for your letter on cost management. As always, it was good hearing from you. As I stated in my remarks, this is a serious problem, and we are working hard to correct it. This country can afford neither the dollar waste nor the loss of public confidence involved in improper or inefficient procurement practices within the Defense Department. Your kind offer of assistance is appreciated, and I would suggest you contact Terry Mattke at (202) 395-6076. You may be assured that he will keep me informed of your ideas. With warmest personal regards, Sincerely Geo I called Dan Galbreath today to express my regrets.” Daniel Galbreath was a successful Ohio businessman.  The letter is in fine condition.

VICE PRESIDENT BUSH CONGRATULATES A YOUNG MAN ON HIS BAR MITZVAH: “THIS IS A VERY PROUD MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE…YOU HAVE TO SET YOUR OWN STANDARDS AND LIMITATIONS… A FUTURE FILLED WITH MUCH HAPPINESS, SUCCESS, AND A STRONG COMMITMENT TOWARD THE WELL-BEING OF OTHERS”

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President.

TLS. 1pg. November 18, 1986. Washington. A typed letter signed “George Bush” on his Vice Presidential letterhead.  He congratulated David Kranowitz on his Bar Mitzvah: “I am delighted to add my very best wishes and congratulations on your Bar Mitzvah.  This is a very proud moment in your life, and especially so for your father – who has molded and guided you throughout your childhood years.  The road thus far has been calm and protracted.  Now the choices are yours.  You have to set your own standards and limitations.  I’m sure there will be challenges, but upon reflecting on your excellent upbringing, you will clearly see things through.  Barbara joins me in wishing you a future filled with much happiness, success, and a strong commitment toward the well-being of others.”  The letter has moderate foxing.

A SCARCE GEORGE H.W. BUSH HANDWRITTEN LETTER AS PRESIDENT

GEORGE H.W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President.

ALS. 2pg. 8” x 5”. June 20, 1989. No place [likely Washington].  An autograph letter signed “George Bush” as President on a White House card.  He wrote to Barry: “Dear Barry, Thanks for much for those two lovely sweaters.  Barbara & I were touched by our ‘fellow Gemini’ present.  Incidentally, Rich was great at the White House photo dinner.  Sincerely George Bush”.  The letter is framed in black with two openings to show the letter.  The lower display is a color photocopy so both sides of the letter can be shown.

PRESIDENT BUSH THANKS AN AUTHOR FOR HIS PUBLICATION THE INNER CIRCLE

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President.

TLS. 1pg. January 29, 1992. No place [Washington, DC].  A typed letter signed “George Bush” as President on his “The President” notecard.  He wrote to Peter as he was gearing up for his re-election bid: “Sig Rogich passed along the copy of The Inner Circle.  I appreciate your sharing this publication with me.  Best regards.”  Sig Rogich was Bush’s Ambassador to Iceland.  This letter might be to Peter Rodman, then an editor at the conservative National Review.  It is in very fine condition.

JIMMY CARTER SIGNS A MINT WHITE HOUSE ENGRAVING

JIMMY CARTER (1926- ).  Carter was the Thirty-Ninth President.

Signed White House engraving. 8” x 6”. No date. No place.  An engraving of the White House signed “Jimmy Carter” on the lower margin.  It is in mint condition.

A JIMMY CARTER SIGNED OATH OF OFFICE

JIMMY CARTER (1924-). Carter was the Thirty-Ninth President.

DS. 1pg. N.d. N.p. A typed document signed “J Carter”. The document is a souvenir copy of the Presidential Oath of Office: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God. J Carter”. It is in fine condition.