RICHARD CARDINAL CUSHING (1895-1970) American Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Boston and cardinal. Fine content T.L.S. as Cardinal on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Brighton, July 29, 1964 to noted columnist and author Jim Bishop, then researching his book "The Day Kennedy Was Shot". In part: "...I contacted the Kennedy family relative to your proposed book and regret to tell you...that a writer by the name of Mr. [William] Manchester, has been engaged by Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy...to write the book...'The Day Kennedy was Assinated [sic]'...They proceeded with this matter weeks ago in order to have all details pertaining to his assination [sic] accurate...". Some marginal toning and a few spots, else very good. $100-150