Autographs
Very Rare “Jacqueline Kennedy R.N.” Autograph Note with Instructions for Nursing John F Kennedy to Health
JACQUELINE KENNEDY (1929-1994). First Lady, Wife of John F. Kennedy.
Very Rare Autograph Note Signed, “Jacqueline Kennedy R.N.”, 1 page, measuring 7” x 7.5”, (no date or place), Choice Extremely Fine. This Hand-Written note penned by Jackie reads, in full;

“Please get a white nurses uniform and a little cap with a Red Cross on it - then when you have that - this is the schedule:

Midmorning - Cocoa (whipped cream if he’s in his office) Cortone pill

Lunch - Tea, cream & sugar, unbuttered white toast (from cafeteria) & a pat of butter Hot plate that I will bring

Mid Afternoon - Cocoa & cortone pill

A glass of hot water in the morning & afternoon if you can work it in

Make sure he brings home thermos & hot plate at nite

Many many thanks --- Jacqueline Kennedy R.N.”

This instruction note must have been written to one of John F Kennedy’s secretaries or staff, probably prior to him being elected as President. It includes a black and white photo of Jacqueline in her formal gown, in a standing pose, looking very eloquent. Housed in a Custom Hardcover folder with gilt print along the spine which reads, “Jackie Kennedy / Autograph Letter Signed - ‘Nursing JFK to Health’”.