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The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead.

Kennedy tells Walter that he appreciated the "counsel and support which you gave in our joint efforts to develop a reasonable immigration bill." He states that Senator Jim Eastland would appreciate a word from Walter on the bill. Kennedy served as a PT boat commander in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he returned home to serve in Congress (1947-1953), won the Pulitzer Prize in history for his _Profiles in Courage_ , was elected Senator and served in that office (1953-1960) until he resigned to assume the Presidency of the United States.

The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead with a list of the Committees Kennedy belonged to including Labor and Public Welfare, and Foreign Relations.

Kennedy thanks Walter for sending a program from the dinner in Easton which he states that he enjoyed immensely; he was "only too glad to have been of service" and congratulates Walter on the fine work being done in Northampton County. Kennedy served as a PT boat commander in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he returned home to serve in Congress (1947-1953), won the Pulitzer Prize in history for his _Profiles in Courage_ , was elected Senator and served in that office (1953-1960) until he resigned to assume the Presidency of the United States.

The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead with a list of the Committees Kennedy belonged to including Labor and Public Welfare, and Foreign Relations.

Kennedy thanks Walter for his invitation to speak to the Jacksonian Democratic Club at their 40th annual banquet in April; he is unable to attend as he has a prior engagement in Wisconsin that same weekend. Kennedy served as a PT boat commander in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he returned home to serve in Congress (1947-1953), won the Pulitzer Prize in history for his _Profiles in Courage_ , was elected Senator and served in that office (1953-1960) until he resigned to assume the Presidency of the United States.

The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead with a list of the Committees Kennedy belonged to including Labor and Public Welfare, and Foreign Relations.

Kennedy tells Walter that he has been at work on a bill on the refugee problem to "demonstrate our support of the International Refugee Year." He asks if Walter is sponsoring legislation so that he can draft a companion measure to accompany it. He closes by stating that he finds Walter's advice "invaluable" on this matter.

The letter is typed on official White House letterhead.

Kennedy extends his "heartiest congratulations and good wishes" to Walter on the occasion of his anniversary, wishing him good health for years to come. Kennedy served as a PT boat commander in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he returned home to serve in Congress (1947-1953), won the Pulitzer Prize in history for his _Profiles in Courage_ , was elected Senator and served in that office (1953-1960) until he resigned to assume the Presidency of the United States. He became the thirty-fifth President and served from 1961 to 1963 when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead with a list of the Committees Kennedy belonged to including Labor and Public Welfare, Government Operations, and the Select Committee on Small Businesses.

Kennedy responds to Walter's invitation to speak before members of the AFL-CIO unions during a meeting in Easton in October. He stipulates that he will not be in New Jersey at that point in his schedule and will be unable to travel over to make the meeting. Kennedy served as a PT boat commander in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he returned home to serve in Congress (1947-1953), won the Pulitzer Prize in history for his _Profiles in Courage_ , was elected Senator and served in that office (1953-1960) until he resigned to assume the Presidency of the United States.

The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead with a list of the Committees Kennedy belonged to including Labor and Public Welfare, and Foreign Relations.

Kennedy states that he would be very glad to make final arrangements for the dinner in Easton with Mr. Bechtel, Judges Palmer and Woodring, and the County Chairman. He mentions that he has already sent Mr. Bechtel some glossy prints and biographical material in advance.

The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead with a list of the Committees Kennedy belonged to including Labor and Public Welfare, and Foreign Relations.

Kennedy declares that he will be "very glad" to come up to Easton to speak on October 30 or 31. Kennedy served as a PT boat commander in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he returned home to serve in Congress (1947-1953), won the Pulitzer Prize in history for his _Profiles in Courage_ , was elected Senator and served in that office (1953-1960) until he resigned to assume the Presidency of the United States. He became the thirty-fifth President and served from 1961 to 1963 when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead.

Kennedy writes to thank Walter for "your vote of confidence in Los Angeles." He will be sending a copy of his acceptance speech and looks forward to "working with you in the crucial months ahead. With your support I know we will accomplish our purpose." Kennedy had formally accepted his party's nomination for the presidency on July 15 at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

The letter is typed on official United States Senate letterhead with a list of the Committees Kennedy belonged to including Labor and Public Welfare, Joint Economic Committee, and Foreign Relations.

Kennedy alerts Walter to the fact that there are less than three full weeks before the election on November 8, an event which will "largely determine the Nation's course for the next four years." Kennedy reiterates his belief in the Democratic philosophy of government, and assures Walter that he and Senator Johnson are confident.

The letter is typed on official White House letterhead.

The sender [Kennedy or a member of his office staff] wishes Walter a happy birthday and hopes that he will have "many happy returns of the day." Kennedy served as a PT boat commander in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he returned home to serve in Congress (1947-1953), won the Pulitzer Prize in history for his _Profiles in Courage_ , was elected Senator and served in that office (1953-1960) until he resigned to assume the Presidency of the United States. He became the thirty-fifth President and served from 1961 to 1963 when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

The letter is typed on official White House letterhead.

Kennedy or a member of his staff states that Walter's illness is "a matter of deep concern to all of us," and mentions that especially today Walter will be in their thoughts and prayers. Kennedy served as a PT boat commander in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific; he returned home to serve in Congress (1947-1953), won the Pulitzer Prize in history for his _Profiles in Courage_ , was elected Senator and served in that office (1953-1960) until he resigned to assume the Presidency of the United States.