PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1968 - HFSID 51561

RONALD REAGAN
Ronald Reagan signs a handwritten draft of a letter of thanks for the support.
Draft Autograph Letter Signed: "Ron" as Governor of California, 1p, 8½x4¾ yellow lined sheet. [Sacramento], 1968 January 3. To Squire Behrens. In full: "I can't tell you how much Nancy & I appreciate your very kind letter. You've been a trusted valued friend and we treasure your good wishes and your prayers. Please give our very best to your good wife and again thanks. Sincerely" The recipient's name is also in his hand. Reagan has written a note that he does not have the address so Cathy Davis wrote it in red ink. Reagan handwrote this letter and gave it to his secretary, Cathy Davis, to type. She typed it on January 3, 1968, writing the date "1-3-68", and drew a line through the text, indicating she had typed it. Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) had two careers: actor and politician. His first movie was Love is on the Air (1937) and his 53rd and last film was The Killers (1964). In 1965, he wrote his autobiography, Where's the Rest of Me?, a line from his role as Drake McHugh in King's Row (1942). Reagan left his job hosting television's Death Valley Days during the 1965-1966 season, when he entered politics. Elected Governor of California in 1966, he was reelected in 1970. Reagan began his campaign for the presidency and narrowly lost the 1976 Republican nomination to Gerald Ford. He was elected President in 1980 and was reelected in 1984. After leaving office in 1989, he wrote his second autobiography, An American Life. On February 6, 2001, Reagan became just the third U.S. President to reach the age of 90. Jagged at upper margin. Fine condition.