Two-page handwritten letter, written on both sides of each page and signed at the conclusion, "Cass," by Cassie Gaines. The letter is to her family from college. She writes about all the new movies out at the time. Some water damage to the right edge of the letter, otherwise, in good condition. (1948-1977) Cassie LaRue Gaines was an American singer, best known for her work with the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. On October 20, 1977, a Convair CV-240 carrying the band between shows from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana crashed outside of Gillsburg, Mississippi. The crash killed Ronnie Van Zant, Steve, and Cassie Gaines, assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, as well as pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray. Gaines had initially refused to board the flight and was convinced by other members against her better judgment. Her hesitation was due to a small fire on one of the engines the previous day. She intended to travel in the tour trucks but boarded the flight due to Van Zant's persuasion.Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.