Lot 198
William J. Clinton, Typed Letter Signed "Bill, I am so sorry" as President on Bill Clinton stationery to Rep. Neal Smith concerning his defeat, Washington D.C., November 9, 1994, one page 7¼" x 10½", reading in part "I want to commend you on your hard-fought campaign and let you know you're in my thoughts. You can take great pride in your remarkable career over the past thirty-six years, and your presence in congress will be sorely missed…Hillary and I cannot thank you enough for your support of this Administration. We wish you the best and we hope you are getting some much deserved rest", Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Neal Edward Smith (born March 23, 1920) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa from 1959 until 1995 - the longest-serving Iowan in the United States House of Representatives. He was defeated in the Republican landslide of 1994 by Greg Ganske.
Realized: $200