Kennedy (Jacqueline) Typed letter signed ("Jaqueline Kennedy")

The letter, to Mr. George J. Haney, reads "I do want to thank you for your kind letter concerning the memorial which is being completed, at Military Park in Newark, in honor of President Kennedy and I am certain that this will be one of the finest and most fitting tributes to his memory. The fact that so many children participated in this endeavor would have touched him deeply and I know that a great deal of credit goes to you because of all the interest you have devoted to this project. I regret more than I can say that I must send a disappointing reply to your invitation to the unveiling ceremony on October 12th, however, for a number of reasons it will be impossible for me to be with you on this occasion. There have been a great many memorials to President Kennedy -- in this country -- and I have felt it would be most difficult and unfair to accept the invitation of one group and then refuse others who have given so much thought and time to their particular memorial. Also, as you know, it is extremely difficult for me to make appearances of a public nature and I have not done so except in the case of Runnymede. It is my wish that you can understand at least part of my feelings and I do hope that all those who gather for the unveiling will realize that the President's family and I will never forget the desire of the people of Essex County to perpetuate his memory and erect a monument which can be visited by so many in the years to come", one page, light remnants of previous mount to the verso, 4to, 10 September 1965; with two unsigned photographs (2)

Dimensions:10 x 8"/ 25 x 20.5cm approx.

Provenance:

RR Auction, Catalog 322, lot no. 88. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from RR Auction and a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.