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George H. W. Bush Archive. A group composed of six autograph letters signed, ten typed letters signed, and a Barbara Bush typed letter signed, dating from August 2, 1985 to December 19, 1992. All of the letters are signed either "George" or "GB" and are addressed to Congressman Dan Rostenkowski, a U.S. Representative from Chicago who was friends with the Bush family and who had a hand in major legislation throughout the 1980s as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.George Bush and Dan Rostenkowski were fairly close friends, and supported each other's careers through the years. In a September 26, 1989 typed letter, Bush wrote to Rostenkowski to ask for his support concerning the proposed Jenkins-Archer capital gains. In regards to his vote, Bush wrote in part: "You will be offered an alternative to the Jenkins-Archer capital gains proposal. No matter how you dress it up, that alternative is a tax increase - plain and simple. That's no alternative, and my response will be equally plain and simple - veto. The timing for this vote is excellent. The Nation is enjoying its 82nd consecutive month of economic expansion - the longest in peacetime history. Support for a capital gains differential is a vote to continue that prosperity, and I ask for your support when the Jenkins-Archer proposal comes to a vote. Sincerely, George Bush."
After his meetings with Chairman Gorbachev and various NATO leaders, Bush sent a letter to Rostenkowski detailing what was achieved. Two pages, 8.5" x 11", Washington, D.C.; December 21, 1989, in part: "My talks with Chairman Gorbachev gave me a better sense of the man and his priorities, and he now has a better appreciation of me and of U.S. policies. These insights will serve us well as we enter what promises to be a new era in the relationship. The agenda permitted me to put our ideas on the table first. These included proposals to start improving our economic relationship and give new impetus to arms control. We agreed to hold a U.S.-Soviet Summit in the United States during the last two weeks in June and have developed an ambitious agenda leading up to it..." Bush also made Dan Rostenkowski his Representative at the Poznan International Trade Fair, held June 9-16, 1991 in Poland. Rostenkowski had already represented Bush at the trade fair in 1989. On the press release for this announcement, dated April 12, 1991, Bush wrote in the top corner, "Rosty Represent us well old pal! GB".
There are also a number of lovely handwritten letters from Bush to Rostenkowski which reveal the close friendship the two men had, despite Bush having to deny or cancel plans with his friend. A November 23, 1991 card from the White House reads, in full: "Hey Rosty, I can't come on May 14th. I'd love to know how to lower my handicap. I'd love to see Grant Spaeth who holds the job C Pres USGA, that my Dad and my grandfather had; but the Queen of England is here; and I want to be at her side. Hell the Salmons 'thanks' GB". In another short note that Bush wrote to his friend on October 19, [no year], the president had to refuse an invitation but wanted to underline his friendship with 'Rosty". It reads, in part: "I wish I could be with you, but I'll be in New York. You are my friend, past, present, & future; and I treasure that friendship. Warm Regards, George Bush."
A number of the letters have the original transmittal envelopes accompanying them. A small, but insightful archive of communications between Bush and Rostenkowski during an important time in each of their lives. A great addition to any collection.
Condition: Uneven toning and soiling throughout. Signatures are bold. Some ink has smeared in places, else good.
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2018 October 25 Historical Manuscripts Grand Format Auction - Dallas #6204 (go to Auction Home page)
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