Auction Date:2014 Apr 29 @ 17:00 (UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Howard Hughes typed letter signed. Dated 23 April 1952, McCarthyism era letter is a response to one Mr. Robert Thompson, who initiated the correspondence, sending a letter praising Hughes for his patriotism in acquiring RKO Pictures and firing suspected communist sympathizers. Letter on Hughes' personal stationery reads in full, ''Dear Mr. Thompson, Thank you for your letter and for your interest in my recent action. I am greatly encouraged to know that I have such support. Sincerely, [signed] Howard Hughes''. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a ticket to Thompson's movie theater. Single-page letter measures 7.25'' x 10.5''. Creasing and some smudging to verso, else near fine.
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