By Dean Murray via SWNS
A handwritten note by President John F. Kennedy from the night before his assassination has sold at auction.
The notes and scribbles, captured on stationery from Houston’s Rice Hotel on November 21, 1963, went for £27,108.
Offering a poignant glimpse into the final hours of JFK’s presidency, Boston-based RR Auction says the document, written in pencil, contains various notations likely made during a telephone conversation.
It includes references to the year “1963,” numerical notes like “10 thousand tons” and “50 or 60 %,” a noted time of “11:45,” and the surname “Smith” mentioned twice—possibly referring to Stephen E. Smith, Kennedy’s brother-in-law and campaign strategist.
The page also showcases Kennedy’s familiar doodles, including underlines, boxes, and an arrow.
The artifact sold with a letter of provenance from renowned Kennedy collector Robert L. White.
Bobby Livingston, Executive VP at RR Auction, says: “Kennedy’s handwriting remains highly coveted by presidential collectors, with examples deriving from his last night alive being part of an elusive and ever-shrinking group.”
The RR Auction sale concluded on 15 May.
