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REAGAN, Ronald. Five typed letters signed ("Ronnie" or "Ron") to Theodore L. Humes, 10 March 1964 - 20 March 1972. Together 5 pages, 4to, on personal and Gubernatorial stationery.
FROM GOLDWATER TO MCGOVERN: REAGAN COMMENTS ON AMERICAN POLITICS with a Pennsylvania politician and future director of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Nixon. On 10 March 1964 Reagan tells Humes he "would like very much to lend a hand in your campaign and as you can well imagine I am convinced that Barry is the only true Republican candidate." But he doubts the wisdom of coming to campaign in person: There could be a kickback against you on the basis of my being a carpetbagger. What would you say if I could perhaps cook up a brief sentence about Barry Goldwater that could be used by you and yet would be so worded that your opponents could not hit us over the head on the charge that I was an outsider interfering in your local or state politics?" Reagan vaulted himself into national prominence with a stirring speech in support of Goldwater at the 1964 GOP national convention. On 5 January 1965 he confesses to Hume that "I have a lot of soul searching to do before any decision is made regarding politics." But Reagan eventually threw his hat into the ring for the California governorship, which he won in 1966. On 20 March 1972, now Governor Reagan tells Hume "As you no doubt know, I'm committed to Richard Nixon for '72. I believe the alternatives are unthinkable, and only a united all-out effort can return him to office." Together 5 items. (5)
FROM GOLDWATER TO MCGOVERN: REAGAN COMMENTS ON AMERICAN POLITICS with a Pennsylvania politician and future director of the Securities and Exchange Commission under Nixon. On 10 March 1964 Reagan tells Humes he "would like very much to lend a hand in your campaign and as you can well imagine I am convinced that Barry is the only true Republican candidate." But he doubts the wisdom of coming to campaign in person: There could be a kickback against you on the basis of my being a carpetbagger. What would you say if I could perhaps cook up a brief sentence about Barry Goldwater that could be used by you and yet would be so worded that your opponents could not hit us over the head on the charge that I was an outsider interfering in your local or state politics?" Reagan vaulted himself into national prominence with a stirring speech in support of Goldwater at the 1964 GOP national convention. On 5 January 1965 he confesses to Hume that "I have a lot of soul searching to do before any decision is made regarding politics." But Reagan eventually threw his hat into the ring for the California governorship, which he won in 1966. On 20 March 1972, now Governor Reagan tells Hume "As you no doubt know, I'm committed to Richard Nixon for '72. I believe the alternatives are unthinkable, and only a united all-out effort can return him to office." Together 5 items. (5)