January 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, January 29th, 5pm Pacific
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Pair of Watergate typed letters signed by Archibald Cox and Elliot L. Richardson. (1) Cox writes on Law School of Harvard University letterhead from Cambridge, Massachusetts on 27 September 1974. Single-page letter to Jim Rogan reads in part, ''...President Ford has pardoned former President Nixon. I am afraid that his action will serve to keep Watergate in the front of the public ...'' Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine. (2) Elliot L. Richardson writes upon his personal stationery from Washington, D.C. on 16 September 1974. The former Nixon cabinet member, who resigned rather than obey Nixon's request to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox, writes in part, ''Nixon's resignation was in his own, as well as the country's best interest...'' Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine.
2 Watergate Letters by Archibald Cox & Elliot Richardson -- ''...Nixon's resignation was in his own, as well as the country's best interest...'' & ''...Ford has pardoned former President Nixon...''
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