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Robert F. Kennedy autographed typed letter signed, dated November 16, 1964, informing Daniel Patrick Moynihan of a memorial Mass to be held in remembrance of President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy signs as "Rob" at the conclusion. The letter advises that Mass would be celebrated on November 22 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, marking the first anniversary of the assassination.

The letter is brief yet deeply poignant, reflecting the solemn remembrance of President Kennedy’s death one year later. Signed by Robert F. Kennedy in ink at the lower right, the document represents a personal communication between two towering figures of American political and intellectual life during a moment of national mourning.

Addressed to the Honorable Daniel P. Moynihan, then Assistant Secretary for Policy Planning and Research at the Department of Labor, this letter connects the Kennedy family directly to one of the most influential policy thinkers of the 20th century. The understated tone underscores the gravity of the anniversary and the enduring impact of President Kennedy’s loss.

Near fine condition. Minor stray ink marks on the verso and a small black wax seal drop near the left edge.

Robert F. Kennedy (1925–1968) served as U.S. Attorney General and later as Senator from New York, emerging as one of the most influential political figures of his era. His correspondence relating to his brother, John F. Kennedy (1917–1963), is among the most sought-after categories of Kennedy material. Daniel Patrick Moynihan (1927–2003) was a renowned American sociologist, diplomat, and U.S. Senator, whose career bridged policy, academia, and public service.

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