EISENHOWER (Dwight D., 1890-1969, 34th President of the United States)

Fine Typed Letter Signed with initials to Robert V. Fleming 'Dear Bob' President and Chairman of the Board of The Riggs National Bank, saying that he had indeed been "thoughtful to send the two copies of your 'Washington Portrait' brochure. It is a beautifully composed series, and Mrs Eisenhower and I will enjoy glancing at the lovely photographs from time to time. Thank you, as well, for your kind congratulations ..." he ends that he is "looking forward to seeing your very soon for another round of golf ...", 1 side 4to., The White House headed paper, 20th February

Riggs Bank was a bank headquartered in Washington, D.C. For most of its history, it was the largest bank headquartered in that city. It was known for handling the personal financial affairs of many U.S. Presidents and many embassies in Washington, D.C. Twenty-three U.S. Presidents or their families banked at Riggs, including Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Richard Nixon.

Item Date:  1953

Stock No:  40087