John F. Kennedy typed letter signed, dated 23 April 1954 on U.S. Senate stationery. Letter is addressed to Dr. Frieda Por whose nephew, Leslie Oscar Lenart, was ensnared in a fascinating case of mistaken identity and denied entry into the United States as a result. Lenart unfortunately shared the same name with a Hungarian communist who was inciting revolutionary activity in South America at the height of the Cold War, making him persona non grata. With the U.S. government confusing the two men, Dr. Por's nephew was therefore blocked from immigrating to the United States as a radical agitator.

Letter reads in full, ''Thank you for the information contained in your recent letter, regarding the case of your nephew, Leslie Oscar Lenart. / It is my sincere hope that this matter will be brought to a favorable conclusion in the near future and, until such time as further information is extended to me on same, I remain / Sincerely yours, [signed] John Kennedy''. Single page measures approximately 7.5'' x 10.5''. Light creasing, folds, and uneven right edge, overall very good condition. With University Archives COA.