BUSH GEORGE H. W.: (1924-2018)

BUSH GEORGE H. W.: (1924-2018) American politician who served as President of the United States 1989-93. A brief A.L.S., with his initials GB, as President, to the recto of a printed correspondence card bearing the words The President of the United States of America beneath the gold embossed presidential coat of arms, n.p. (The White House, Washington), 5th October 1990, to Robert A. Boilard. The President writes, in full, 'Do you think these'll work. Sorry to miss this weekend in Maine. Love to all'. Accompanied by the original envelope. VG

Robert A. Boilard (1925-2015) American machinist, sportsman and conservationist who was a close personal friend and fishing companion of George H. W. Bush. A fishing guide on Maine's Saco River, Boilard was also a prominent local advocate for the conservation and protection of the river. BUSH GEORGE H. W.: (1924-2018) American politician who served as President of the United States 1989-93. A brief A.L.S., with his initials GB, as President, to the recto of a printed correspondence card bearing the words The President of the United States of America beneath the gold embossed presidential coat of arms, n.p. (The White House, Washington), 5th October 1990, to Robert A. Boilard. The President writes, in full, 'Do you think these'll work. Sorry to miss this weekend in Maine. Love to all'. Accompanied by the original envelope. VG

Robert A. Boilard (1925-2015) American machinist, sportsman and conservationist who was a close personal friend and fishing companion of George H. W. Bush. A fishing guide on Maine's Saco River, Boilard was also a prominent local advocate for the conservation and protection of the river.