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Joseph P. Kennedy II autographed one-page handwritten letter on personal stationery addressed to “Dear Ben,” accompanied by its original mailing envelope addressed to Benjamin A. Smith II at his Gloucester, Massachusetts residence. In the warmly worded letter, Kennedy expresses gratitude to Smith for taking the time to discuss his future plans and offer personal guidance and encouragement during an important period in his life.

The letter reads in part:

“Dear Ben,

I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your taking time to help me get started. It’s so reassuring to know that I have friends like you who will take time from a very busy schedule to not only talk over with me the different options for the future but will also help plan to make or at least help me to think through the options and come up with a concrete plan for the future. I know these decisions cannot be made in a day but really appreciate your time and judgment.

Thanks,
Joe”

A wonderful piece of Kennedy family correspondence demonstrating the close relationship between Joseph P. Kennedy II and Benjamin A. Smith II. Smith occupied a unique place within the Kennedy family circle. A Harvard roommate and lifelong friend of President John F. Kennedy, Smith remained one of the family’s most trusted confidants for decades. Following Kennedy’s election to the presidency, Smith was appointed to the United States Senate seat vacated by JFK and maintained enduring ties with multiple generations of the Kennedy family.

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Joseph P. Kennedy II (born 1952) is the eldest son of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, and a nephew of President John F. Kennedy. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts from 1987 to 1999 and later founded the nonprofit organization Citizens Energy Corporation. As a prominent member of the Kennedy family, he has remained active in public service, philanthropy, and civic affairs for decades.

Provenance: From the estate of Benjamin A. Smith II, Harvard roommate of President John F. Kennedy, lifelong Kennedy family friend, former United States Senator from Massachusetts, and father of Benjamin A. Smith III.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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