1965 Indiana Governor Matt Welsh autographed Humble Oil & Athletic Club letter--

Description: Check it out...Here's a classic unique, one-of-a-kind typed letter on official United States House of Representatives letterhead with great content about a visit to D.C. that has been 100% authentically hand signed / autographed by former Indiana governor Matthew E Welsh, a close friend of Pres. John F. Kennedy, with content about the Indianapolis Athletic Club and Humble Oil – The 6 1/2" wide by 8 1/4" long typed letter is signed by former Indiana Gov. Matt Welsh (died in 1995) on letterhead reading: "Matthew E Welsh 41st Governor of Indiana Democratic National Committeeman" dated March 4, 1965 and sent to a "Mr. James C Courtney 723 Chamber of Commerce building Indianapolis Indiana". The letter reads "Dear Cliff: I will plan to attend the Humble Oil party at the I.A.C. (Indianapolis Athletic Club) on 30 March at 6 PM and will look forward to seeing you. Very best. Sincerely, (signed in ink) Matt. Matthew E Welsh." Really a cool vintage item. The item is in good condition with usual wear consistent with age and normal use- A great item ready for display- This is an ORIGINAL item, NOT A REPRODUCTION item! Postage information is listed at the bottom-$ 4.95 postage is required. 1965 Indiana Governor Matt Welsh autographed Humble Oil & Athletic Club letter-- Click images to enlarge Description Check it out...Here's a classic unique, one-of-a-kind typed letter on official United States House of Representatives letterhead with great content about a visit to D.C. that has been 100% authentically hand signed / autographed by former Indiana governor Matthew E Welsh, a close friend of Pres. John F. Kennedy, with content about the Indianapolis Athletic Club and Humble Oil – The 6 1/2" wide by 8 1/4" long typed letter is signed by former Indiana Gov. Matt Welsh (died in 1995) on letterhead reading: "Matthew E Welsh 41st Governor of Indiana Democratic National Committeeman" dated March 4, 1965 and sent to a "Mr. James C Courtney 723 Chamber of Commerce building Indianapolis Indiana". The letter reads "Dear Cliff: I will plan to attend the Humble Oil party at the I.A.C. (Indianapolis Athletic Club) on 30 March at 6 PM and will look forward to seeing you. Very best. Sincerely, (signed in ink) Matt. Matthew E Welsh." Here's some info on Gov. Welsh: Matthew Empson Welsh (September 15, 1912 – May 28, 1995) was the 41st Governor of Indiana and a member of the Democratic Party, serving from 1961 to 1965. His term as governor saw a major increase in statewide taxation, including the first state sales tax, and the passage of several important civil rights bills, making Indiana one of the most friendly states to ethnic and religious minorities at that time. His tax hikes led to a near tax revolt in the state, and people began writing "Indiana—Land of Taxes" on their license plates, at entry points into the state, in stores, and other public places. The situation killed any chance he had seeking higher office and earned him the moniker "Sales Tax Matt". Despite numerous reforms and his popularity within the Democratic Party, he was defeated when he ran for governor again in 1972. After leaving office, he served as chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party, as a member of the Democratic National Committee from 1964 until 1968, and as a federal commissioner on the International Joint Commission from 1966 until 1970. Throughout his life, Welsh was known for his personal motto, "It doesn't cost you anything to be a gentleman." After his retirement in 1972, he returned to Indianapolis, where he remained until his death in 1995. Really a cool vintage item. The item is in good condition with usual wear consistent with age and normal use- A great item ready for display- This is an ORIGINAL item, NOT A REPRODUCTION item! Postage information is listed at the bottom-$ 4.95 postage is required. Payment We accept Paypal payments. Shipping We will try and combine shipping on multiple purchases wherever possible. Please e-mail us with auction item numbers before sending payment. However, if the items are heavy or require special packing / tracking, the postal rates might not be significantly reduced. We no longer ship overseas first class mail. We will only ship Internationally by Priority Mail, and that starts at $30.00. So please be aware that we NO LONGER SHIP FIRST CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONALLY unless seller agrees to ship by USPS Priority mail at an increased rate. Postage rates are non-negotiable and non-refundable. We pack every item professionally using new packing materials and appropriate mailing supplies. We send all items via US Postal Service.The U.S.Postal service rates change fairly regularly every year and we don't make money on postage like some other ebay sellers. I think you'll find that we're quite fair. Thank-you! Terms of Sale I try and place a penny in every photo to help judge the size of the item, obviously it is there for size comparison and is not included with the item. The standard sized Lincoln head penny in the photograph is there for size comparison ONLY and is not included in the package. We're just trying to help you figure out how big the item is. We try and always be as accurate as we can in the item description and will gladly answer any question about item size & description when needed. Please e-mail us with any questions BEFORE the end of sale and BEFORE placing a bid. Postage is determined by the U.S. Postal service and is never refundable. Many of the items are VINTAGE and although they are in very fine condition, they may not function as well as when they were made decades ago. So if you intend on using the old item, please be aware that we are selling it for collector value only. In other words, if you intend on using a 50+ year old letter opener and it breaks, don't get mad at us. It may be hard to believe, but we have received a couple negatives because people broke vintage items while trying to use them. About Us Our Mission statement: We try to offer Ebay users unique additions to their collections. We comb the antique stores & malls as well as Antique shows & flea markets from Coast-to-coast in an effort to try and find that special addition to your collection. We travel hundreds of miles and wake up with the sun in search of these items. We truly have a love for our hobby / business. Please be aware of the postage rates BEFORE you bid! We pack professionally and do not try and make money off of postage. We generally charge the same postal rate that the US Post Office charges us. We'll respect you, but please respect us as well. Thanks & happy bidding to you! Good Luck! Contact Us Please e-mail us with any questions BEFORE the end of sale and BEFORE placing a bid. Postage is determined by the U.S. Postal service and is never refundable. Please be aware of the postage rates BEFORE you bid! We pack professionally and do not try and make money off of postage. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 11.99 USD

Location: Noblesville, Indiana

End Time: 2024-10-10T17:47:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD