^#19 ^Lot 19 George W. Bush

Rare ALS as president, two pages, 7.25 x 5, engraved “The President” letterhead, July 30, 2001. Letter written to a school teacher named Roy. In full: “Thank you for your letter and for teaching. Your students must understand that education will help them realize dreams. It is so important to learn now because life is a series of learning experiences. Good education starts with reading. I hope your students read more than they watch T.V. I could never have been President without my education. So my advice: read a lot, study hard, explore, and listen to Roy.” In fine condition, with light haloing to all written text and signature. Handwritten letters from the 43rd chief executive are seldom encountered, with only a scant handful known to exist.