George H.W. Bush 1982 Typed Letter Signed as Vice President – “Kind Words About Young George”

41st President. Typed letter signed (TLS) “George” AS VICE PRESIDENT, June 10, 1982, 7×9, The Vice President Washington stationery, to Francis “Reds” Bagnell, in full:

Many thanks for your good letter of May 27. I also appreciate your kind words about young George. He’s doing great.

I’m very glad to have your strong recommendation of Dr. Luther Brady for appointment to the President’s Cancer Panel and by copy of this letter, will notify Pen James in the Presidential Personnel Office of your interest.

How are things on the Battlefield Commission?

Bagnell was an old friend of Bush. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame after a stellar career at the University of Pennsylvania. He was a successful businessman who was appointed to the American Battle Monuments Commission by Presidents Reagan and Bush.