^Lot 277 Joseph P. Kennedy

Patriarch of the fabled family of American politicians (1888–1969) who served as American ambassador to Great Britain from 1938 to 1940. TLS signed “Joe,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 20, 1954. Letter to Marion Davies, Mrs. Horace G. Brown, Jr. In part: “Sorry to have missed you in New York. Actually I had nothing special to say to you except that I wanted to tell you again that if you ever have any business problems that you think I can help you with, all you have to do is command me. I am back at the Cape now and I expect to be here for quite some time, but if by any chance you wanted me to come to New York, you know it would give me great pleasure to do so. I can get there in two or three hours, so if you have a problem and you think I can help, just send me word at Hyannis Port.” Some mild curling from having once been rolled, and light vertical toning from magnetic album, otherwise fine condition.