Johnson, Lyndon B. Typed letter signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson")...

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Johnson, Lyndon B. Typed letter signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") Johnson, Lyndon B. Typed letter signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") 1 page (7 x 1 0 ½ in.; 177 x 266 mm.) LBJ stationery with embossed American Eagle crest, "Austin, Texas," 14 July 1970 to LBJ's grandson, Patrick Lyndon Nugent. Mounting remnants on verso. Accompanied by related (14 ½ x 11 in.; 368 x 279 mm.) color photo. Photo exhibits a crack down the center as well as cracking in the emulsion on the light border. Lyndon B. Johnson sends an affectionate letter and photo to his grandson in remembrance of a car trip to the historical dedication of Johnson's birthplace. Johnson writes in full: "Dear Lyn: When I was the age you are in this picture my father drove a car like this one. In those days it was one of man's latest inventions. Now in 1970 man's flight to the moon is the most recent transportation wonder. Still astonished as I am, I cannot imagine that voyages may be in store for you between now and the time you reach my age. This letter and these pictures, taken on June 13, 1970 at the time you went with us to attend the dedication of my birthplace as an Historical Site by the Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Walter J. Hickel, are sent to remind you when you are grown no matter how and where you travel in miles and accomplishments, it is good to remember your heritage, to appreciate the roots from which you sprang, to maintain contact with family and return from time to time to the place of your origin. Little man that you are now, you are a great joy to me, and I think you will go far. With a heart full of love from Your grandfather Lyndon B. Johnson" The accompanying color photo shows Johnson and Grandson in an antique automobile arriving at the function described in the letter.