(1925 - 1968) American politician who successfully managed his brother John's presidential campaign and was later appointed Attorney General. He was assassinated in 1968 while running for president. T.L.S. as Attorney General, 1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 31, 1962 on his official letterhead to Alvin Savinell, declining an invitation to attend a ‘surprise testimonial dinner in honor of Attorney Hugo Alexander’ and adding that he wishes to ‘convey my regrets to the Democrats of Jefferson County…’. One rusted paperclip impression at right margin, else fine. With a letter of Kenneth O’Donnell, Special Assistant to John J. Kennedy, 1p. 4to., Washington, Ja . 22, 1962, on White House letterhead, also declining the same invitation. Two pieces.