REAGAN RONALD Autograph Letter Signed Dutch as Governor of C

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TO BOYHOOD FRIEND WHO KNEW HIM AS "DUTCH" REAGAN, RONALD. Autograph Letter Signed, "Dutch," as Governor of California, to childhood friend Samuel G. Harrod, expressing surprise at the number of character sketches of himself being given to reporters by old school friends whom he barely knew, and wondering whether the legislature will get down to business or play games. 1/2 page, 4to, ruled pale yellow paper; receipt date at upper right in red ink, recipient address at upper left in unknown hand, horizontal fold. (TFC) Np, circa 12 May 1967

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"Just a line to say thanks for the article. I'm amazed at how many former school mates some of the journalists are digging up these days. Some I can hardly remember are giving quite detailed character sketches of me.
"We're coming down the stretch out here in the legislative session and will soon know whether it will be partisan fun & games or business."
The name "Dutch" was a nickname given to Reagan by his father, who thought the future president resembled a Dutch boy.