Ford Says “Give It a Good Fight”

"...as you have in the past as the youngest politician in the United States".

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A young man wrote to Ford identifying himself as having been the youngest politician in America, now fighting a battle against cancer. He spoke of having been made the Honorary Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives. Ford was moved, and responded.

Typed Letter Signed on his gold-emblemmed personal letterhead,...

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Ford Says “Give It a Good Fight”

"...as you have in the past as the youngest politician in the United States".

A young man wrote to Ford identifying himself as having been the youngest politician in America, now fighting a battle against cancer. He spoke of having been made the Honorary Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives. Ford was moved, and responded.

Typed Letter Signed on his gold-emblemmed personal letterhead, one page 8vo, Rancho Mirage, Calif., June 27, 1990, to Troy Bumpus. “Sorry to learn about your battle with Chron’s and cancer. I am sure you will give it a good fight as you have in the past as the youngest politician in the United States. My personal thanks for your dedication and committed effort for all you have accomplished.”

An inspirational message from the often-sympathetic Ford, praising dedication, effort and fighting the good fight. The envelope is included.

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