Jun 17, 2021 - Sale 2573

Sale 2573 - Lot 94

Price Realized: $ 1,560
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 2,000 - $ 3,000
WITH AUTOGRAPH POSTSCRIPT KENNEDY, JOHN F. Typed Letter Signed, "Jack," as Senator, to William Kelly, sending a copy of the telegram [present] from JFK to MA Turnpike Authority Commissioner William F. Callahan concerning the availability of a position for Kelly at the Authority, with a 5-line holograph postscript: "I rec'd an answer / from Bill Callahan / this afternoon. He is / evidently going to see you / this week." 1 page, 4to, "United States Senate" stationery; horizontal folds, remnants of hinging at upper edge verso, minor staple stain at upper left. Washington, 29 April 1957

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". . . I am enclosing herewith a copy of the wire I have sent to Commissioner Callahan in your behalf. . . .
"Frank has informed me that he contacted the head of the United Fund in Boston and you could definitely obtain a job this coming Fall. He also told me that the Governor's office said that they would be happy to put you on the Traffic Survey in Public Works. It is my further understanding that Mike Correo who is handling the patronage for the Governor assured Frank that as soon as they start to put anybody to work, you will be put on. . . ."
With--(John F. Kennedy.) A copy of Kennedy's typed message to Callahan recommending Kelly. 1 page, 4to, Western Union telegram form; instructions printed on verso. [1957].