Ronald Reagan Sending His Aide an Amusing Letter Supposedly Containing a Mythical Jackalope
Nancy Clark Reynolds served as assistant press secretary to Reagan during his governorship of California (1967-1975), then for two years was his special assistant. When Reagan was elected president in 1980 he recruited Reynolds to join his White House transition team, and she remained a valued friend and advisor throughout his two...
Nancy Clark Reynolds served as assistant press secretary to Reagan during his governorship of California (1967-1975), then for two years was his special assistant. When Reagan was elected president in 1980 he recruited Reynolds to join his White House transition team, and she remained a valued friend and advisor throughout his two presidential terms and beyond. Reagan appointed Reynolds US representative to the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations in September of 1981.
The legendary jackalope was a jackrabbit with antelope horns. It is a mythical animal of North American folklore. After visiting Reynolds, Reagan sent her this letter of thanks with its promise of it accompanying a jackalope.
Autograph Letter Signed “R.R.”, on his post-presidency letterhead with a gold presidential seal and his printed name, to Reynolds. “Dear Nancy. We had a wonderful time at your Log Cabin. This is a little gift I thought would fit right in. It is a jackalope – a cross between an antelope and a jack rabbit. They can only be seen after midnight on a Sat. night after several hours in a western saloon. Can you give him a home? Love, R.R.” Very good condition showing Reagan’s wonderful sense of humor.
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