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Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004) to Patti Davis re: thanking her for birthday gift, weather

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.116 Author/Creator: Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1982/02/01 Pagination: 1 p. 23 x 18 cm Order a Copy

Written as President on White House stationery to his daughter. Date inferred from content.

Dear Patti
I didn't wait till feb 6 to open your gift to thank you for my handsome scarf. I've discovered this winter We now live in a place where such things are needed & appreciated. Thank you very much.
Right at this moment we are having what as a boy in Ill. we always called the Jan. Thaw. For weeks we've looked out on solid white snow cover on the W.H lawn. This morning we looked out on a solid green lawn. It happened over night. Of course I know better than to think this means Spring is here.
We're looking forward to the ranch next month and atleast getting started on the guess house. In short we're home sick

Again thanks & I love you

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

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