^Lot 285 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 Kennedy,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 29, 1941. Letter to Eddie Mannix. In part: “I send you my thanks for your unfailing thought of me and my best wishes for the future. What kind of a future it is to be, none of us knows, but I am sure that we’re all going to do our best to see that this great country of ours remains on top.” In fine condition, with a stray ink mark above signature.