257. GERALD R. FORD Scarce A.L.S. 1p. 8vo. on his personal letterhead bearing the Presidential seal, [n.p. Rancho Mirage] July 14, [n.y. 2001] to Sid Craig, agent for his actor Steve Ford. In full: "Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness on my 88th birthday anniversary-I am most grateful for the magnificent basket of 'goodies' We had a fine summer in Vail / Beaver Creek. I am thanking you for helping Steve. He was with us over the 4th & enjoyed telling us about Morocco...". Steve Ford, a film and television actor, was at the time filming "Black Hawk Down". With original transmittal envelope bearing his printed franking signature. One horizontal crease other wise very fine condition. $400-600