Lot 169
Ronald Reagan, Typed Letter Signed "Dutch", one page 7" x 10½" on White House letterhead, Washington D.C., March 7, 1988 to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thompson, reading "What a surprise and what a trip down memory lane. Yes, the painting is the view I had from that very spot, and I've been living with memories since it arrived. Thank you both. There are no words to properly express my gratitude and my pleasure at having that lovely painting of a spot so dear to my heart. In just a few weeks we'll be handcarrying it to the ranch. I'll also drop a line to Fran Swarbrick. Let us know when you'll be in Washington. I'll hope we are on hand. I say that because there are a few things such as the Moscow summit pending with no exact dates set as yet. If we're here, you can bet you'll be in the Oval Office. Again, a heartfelt thank you for "Lowell Park." Nancy joins me in every good wish and warm regard. Sincerely, Dutch"; minor light tone spots, Fine.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
The United States-Soviet Summit eluded to in Reagan's letter ended up being held from May 29th to June 1st 1988.
Lot 170
Ronald Reagan, Photograph Signed "Ronald Reagan", framed color print of Reagan in the oval office, 7" x 9½", inscription and signed "Dear Dr. Thomas - My thanks to you and Very Best Wishes & Regards. I'm back in the saddle again & enjoying every minute of it. Ronald Reagan".Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $625
Lot 171
Ronald Reagan, Typed letter Signed "Ronald Reagan" as Cal. Governor, Sacramento Cal., January 15, 1971, one page 8.5" x 11" on Governor's Office stationery to Staff Serg. Jerry Kelly in Vietnam, reading in part "I am very pleased to send you this California state flag - not only because it will be a symbol of our Golden State so many miles from home, but also your request demonstrates your pride in California…"; some creases and small tears, included is a typed statement by Kelly describing the circumstances of the flag request, Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
RONALD REAGAN PRAISES THE PATRIOTISM OF U.S. SOLDIERS IN VIETNAM FOR "SAFEGUARDING FREEDOM".
From 1967-1975, Reagan was Governor of California. He supported the War in Vietnam being waged at that time, and when many recently returning veterans were reintegrating themselves back home, he was active in providing a framework for them. He also sought to honor their service in an unpopular war.
Lot 172
Ronald Reagan, Typescript Quote Signed "Ronald Reagan", one page 8½" x 11" with typed quote reading "Nations do not mistrust each other because they are armed; they are armed because they mistrust each other.", and below "U.N. General Assembly, New York, September 22, 1986", Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
TYPESCRIPT OF THE FAMOUS QUOTE BY RONALD REAGAN ABOUT ARMING BECAUSE NATIONS MISTRUST EACH OTHER.
Speaking of U.S.-Soviet relations and his steadfast determination to reduce arms, President Reagan would often say: "We don't mistrust each other because we're armed; we're armed because we mistrust each other." He believed that if the mistrust was eliminated, then so, too, could the dangerous, destabilizing weapons. President Reagan was confident that if he could just get his Soviet counterpart in a room and tell him face-to-face that America had no hostile intent, the mistrust would begin to evaporate. Instinctively he knew that could not be accomplished through the traditional diplomacy of a bureaucratic State Department. The summits with General Secretary Gorbachev would eventually lead to arms reduction and the end of the Soviet Union.
Lot 173
Ronald Reagan, Autograph Letter Signed "Dutch", one page 8½" x 11" on personal Pacific Palisades, Sept. 1, 1967 to supporter Mrs. Francis J. Welch reading "Dear Florence, This is just a note before I get back to Sacramento & the treadmill. It was good to get your letter and invitation but I have no joy in answering because it's impossible to accept the invitation. I'm leaving after the Eureka Library dedication for So. Carolina to do a Rep. fund raiser and another in Mil. Wis. on the way back to Calif. but there is no change of extending the trip by even one day. I'll take a rain check. Thanks for your generous words and give my best to that Democrat of yours - I'm grateful for his good opinion…"; file folds; original faulty Sep. 3rd 1967 mailing envelope accompanies.Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot 174
Ronald Reagan, Photocopies Article Signed "11-1-95, Ronald Reagan" in blue ink, on a reproduction of an article from the September 1995 Reader's Digest magazine written by William J. Bennett, entitled "Thank You, Ronald Reagan", four 5¼" x 8" magazine pages copies on to two 8½" x 11" full size stapled pages with Reagan's signature on page one, The article is a loving tribute to Reagan and his legacy as President begins "You wrote us that extraordinary letter [Nov 1993], in your own hand, to let up know that you were falling victim to Alzheimer's disease. You spoke of other families suffering with the decease. You worried about your wife. Then you chose these words to comfort the nation: 'I now being the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead'…", Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
TWO YEARS AFTER RONALD REAGAN IS DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND ONE YEAR AFTER HE CEASED MAKING PUBLIC APPEARANCES, REAGAN SIGNS AN ARTICLE QUOTING HIS FAMOUS LETTER ANNOUNCING HIS AFFLICTION.
In November 1993, Reagan shared the passionate letter to the American people disclosing that he had Alzheimer's disease. Reagan faded from public view a short time later and was rarely seen outside his home. He would die ten years after having been diagnosed. His mother and older brother both suffered from Alzheimer's.
Lot 175
Ronald Reagan, Document Signed "Ronald Reagan" as Governor of California, October 2, 1973, Senate Bill No. 121, also signed by President of the Senate and Speaker of the Assembly; small flaws, Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot 176
Ronald Reagan, Typed Letter Signed "Ronald Reagan" as Governor of California, one page 7¼" x 10½" on Governor's Office letterhead, Sacramento, August 7, 1972 to Mrs. Carl N. Anderson reading, "Just a line to thank you for your letter and to say it was good to see you, even if only for a brief wave. Sometimes those days you recalled in '65 and '66 seem a million years back, and yet in another way only yesterday. I often wonder if I would have gone on if I'd known all I know now, and still I have no regrets. This has filled my life more than anything I've ever done.", original matching mailing envelope accompanies; file folds, staple hole and some minor wrinkling, Fine, An interesting letter offering Reagan's retrospective on entering politics.Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot 177
Ronald Reagan, Typed Letter Signed "Ron", one page 6¾" x 9" on White House, Washington letterhead, February 8, 1985 to his longtime friend Robert W. Jackson reading in part "Thanks so much for your letter. Don't worry, the only kind of support I want from you is the kind that comes by way of prayers and knowing I still have your friendship. There are a lot of challenges waiting for me in the next four years and it will mean a lot to know that I can count on you. Nancy joins me in sending our warm regards", Very Fine.Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot 178
Ronald Reagan, Photo Signed, color 8" x 10", signed and inscribed "To the Staff & Students of Earl LeGette School - With Best Wishes & Warm Regards, Ronald Reagan", Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210