June 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, June 27th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2013
Gerald Ford typed letter signed as President, a week after Richard Nixon resigned on 8 August 1974. Letter dated 17 August 1974, Ford thanks Congressman Bill Young for his support, ''...Your August 9 letter is one which I shall value highly. I think you put in words much of what has been in our hearts and prayers in recent months. With the loyalty and prayers of my friends and countless Americans, I am confident that we shall meet the challenges in the months ahead...[signed] Jerry Ford''. 1pp. on White House letterhead measures 6.75'' x 8.75''. Near fine.
President Gerald Ford's First Days as President -- ''...With the loyalty and prayers of...countless Americans, I am confident that we shall meet the challenges in the months ahead...''
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