[AMERICAN POLITICS] - [KENNEDY]. A group of approximately 10 works by or about members of the Kennedy family, including:

1) KENNEDY, Joseph (1888-1969). Typed letter signed ("Joe"), as the U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. to Arthur Goldsmith. London, 22 March 1938. 1 page, 4to, on embossed U.S. Embassy stationery, with 7 additional pages enclosed marked "Private & Confidential." Regarding a draft of a letter to Arthur Kock on current affairs and finance.

2) KENNEDY, Joseph (1888-1969). Typed letter signed ("Joe"), as the U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. to Arthur Goldsmith. London, 38 March 1938. 2 pages, stapled, 4to, on embossed U.S. Embassy stationery. Regarding finance, women, and war.

3) KENNEDY, Joseph (1888-1969). Typed letter signed ("Joe"), as the U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. to Arthur Goldsmith. London,19 April 1938. 2 pages, 4to, on embossed U.S. Embassy stationery, with 6 additional pages enclosed marked "Private & Confidential." Regarding current affairs, and another drafted letter to Arthur Kock.

4) KENNEDY, Joseph (1888-1969). Unsigned typed Western Union cablegram ("Joe Kennedy") to Authur Goldsmith. London, 8 September 1940. 1 page. A response to well wishes on his birthday on 6 September.

5) KENNEDY, Joseph (1888-1969). Typed letter signed ("Joe"), to Arthur Goldsmith. Palm Beach, FL, 23 February 1945. 1 pages, 4to, on personal stationery. Regarding his son Joe receiving the Navy Cross.

And others. Together, approximately 10 items, primarily typed letters signed from Joe Kennedy to business partner and Arthur J. Goldsmith, various sizes, condition varies but is generally good (many with some staining and soiling and slight creasing or chipping with a few short tears). Complete list available upon request.

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