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Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. autographed typed letter signed, dated July 13, 1934, on official Securities and Exchange Commission letterhead, Washington, D.C. The one-page letter is addressed to financier Jeremiah Milbank at 44 Wall Street, New York City, and is signed in dark ink as “Joe Kennedy.”

In the letter, Kennedy thanks Milbank for his note and reflects on his recent appointment and responsibilities at the Securities and Exchange Commission during its formative New Deal period. He expresses optimism and anticipation about the work ahead, describing the role as an opportunity to undertake a “worthwhile job,” while also emphasizing the importance of support from trusted associates. Kennedy invites Milbank to visit him in Washington should he be in the area, and notes that he does not expect to return to New York before the fall.

Fine condition, with light age toning and scattered areas of discoloration consistent with age. The signature remains bold.

Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. (1888–1969) was a prominent businessman, financier, and political figure who played a central role in shaping early federal financial regulation as the first Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As patriarch of the Kennedy family, his influence extended well beyond his own career, laying the groundwork for the political rise of his sons, including President John F. Kennedy. This letter offers a candid, early glimpse into Kennedy’s mindset as he assumed one of the most consequential regulatory posts of the New Deal era, making it a historically significant document linking American finance, politics, and the origins of modern market oversight.

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