32000-1 - EDMUND MUSKIE

EDMUND MUSKIE

$160.00
32000-1

(1914 - 1996) American politician, Secretary of State and presidential candidate, a prominent Senator from Maine.Fine grouping of five T.L.S.'s "Ed" and "Ed Muskie", three as Secretary of State, 6pp. 4to., Washington, all written to fellow democrat, powerful N.Y. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. In part: "...Our decision to ratify or reject [SALT II]...will be of enormous consequence to our relations with the rest of the world...the treaty ought to be ratified...critical need for adequate resources to maintain our influence and protect our vital interests around the world...you may be considering a proposal to block the 10 cent per gallon oil import fee...I supported President Carter's decision to impose the fee...US dependence on foreign oil threatens our economic well being...and, ultimately, our national security...the economy has deteriorated beyond our expectations...". One letter has corners clipped, all are docketed, overall very good.