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GOTTI, JOHN

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559. JOHN GOTTI (1940 - 2002) Dapper American gangster who won the nickname "The Teflon Don" following his many acquittals, headed the Gambino Family following the murder of Paul Castellano, finally convicted and jailed on the testimony of his one-time friend, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano. Exceptionally rare good content A.L.S. "John Gotti" penned on the inside covers of a greeting card reading "THINK BIG", 9 1/2" x 7", [Marion Federal Penitentiary, ca. 1998] to a lady. In full: "Aneisha, I hope this finds you, Caleb and Jazzrusha in good health and happy. As you can see I received your letter. Judging from your letter you have lots of energy, lots of ambition, and are a very caring mother - very unique these days. I'm sure your projects will be super successful one day soon - at least I wish it so. By the by, your right, I'm not `the guy that the media has portrayed', and I want to compliment you for keeping an open mind and being able to see through their hype! I also want to thank you for your concern, I am fine, take care, and stay strong! Sincerely, John Gotti". One thumbtack hole in blank area else fine condition. This letter was prominently featured, photographed and described in a lengthy article published in The New York Times on June 15, 2002 and was obtained directly from the recipient. $2,000-3,000

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