Betty Ford Writes A Month After Becoming First Lady

Book Description

TLS. 1pg. 6 ¼” x 9 ½”. September 11, 1974. The White House. A typed letter signed “Betty Ford” as First Lady on White House letterhead. She wrote to Mrs. Perkins McGuire: “How sweet of you to send us the magazine from Spain. Little did I ever think that the Fords would have pictures in a foreign magazine. We were quite lucky that my assistant’s husband is a Spanish professor and he was able to read the article for us. Many thanks again for being so thoughtful, and Jerry joins me in sending our warm regards.” McGuire, whom the letter is addressed to, served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Eisenhower, and was later appointed by President Nixon to be Chairman of the Commission on Government Procurement. The letter has two mailing folds and is in fine condition; it is accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

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