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Lee Harvey Oswald ALS to His Mother from Russia, Warren Commission Evidence
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Lee Harvey Oswald
Minsk, Soviet Union, October 22, 1959
Lee Harvey Oswald ALS to His Mother from Russia, Warren Commission Evidence
ALS
Autograph letter signed, "Lee", October 22, 1959, Minsk, 3 pp. (front and verso, integral leaf), 5.5" x 8" (folded), on lined paper, to his mother, Marguerite. Warren Commission Exhibit No. 183. Laminated, slight wrinkling, else Fine condition. Includes a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. From the collection of Ron Hoskins, assassinologist. Sold for $15,000 recently; invoice will be included.
In part, spelling and grammar unchanged:
"Dear Mother,
Sorry to take so long to write but I thought sometime might have come up but we're still waiting.
I received your birthday card on the 14th thanks for the thought.
Marina's maiden name was Proosakova, her aunt and uncles address in Minsk is …they don't speak any English, however, her uncle is a army colonel, soon to retire.
You neede'nt worry about my losing American citizenship I can only do that if I want to, and I don't want too.
Marina unfortunately doesn't speak any English at all, I would like her to learn, and I've bought some books for her on the subject, but she doesn't want to learn …
P.S. Did you receive my letter with some pictures of Minsk in it??"
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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5.5" x 8"
Minsk, Soviet Union, October 22, 1959
Lee Harvey Oswald ALS to His Mother from Russia, Warren Commission Evidence
ALS
Autograph letter signed, "Lee", October 22, 1959, Minsk, 3 pp. (front and verso, integral leaf), 5.5" x 8" (folded), on lined paper, to his mother, Marguerite. Warren Commission Exhibit No. 183. Laminated, slight wrinkling, else Fine condition. Includes a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. From the collection of Ron Hoskins, assassinologist. Sold for $15,000 recently; invoice will be included.
In part, spelling and grammar unchanged:
"Dear Mother,
Sorry to take so long to write but I thought sometime might have come up but we're still waiting.
I received your birthday card on the 14th thanks for the thought.
Marina's maiden name was Proosakova, her aunt and uncles address in Minsk is …they don't speak any English, however, her uncle is a army colonel, soon to retire.
You neede'nt worry about my losing American citizenship I can only do that if I want to, and I don't want too.
Marina unfortunately doesn't speak any English at all, I would like her to learn, and I've bought some books for her on the subject, but she doesn't want to learn …
P.S. Did you receive my letter with some pictures of Minsk in it??"
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
5.5" x 8"
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Lee Harvey Oswald ALS to His Mother from Russia, Warren Commission Evidence
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