A very candid, hand-signed thank you letter from Ethel Kennedy to Lieutenant Hirschy expressing her appreciation for Hirschy's assistance and his "courtesy, efficiency, patience and never-failing disposition..." The letter is 7.75 x 5.75 and the envelope measures 4 x 6''.

Along with the thank you letter are a pair of holiday cards sents to Lt. Hirschy in 1962 by Robert and Ethel Kennedy. One is a Christmas and the other an Easter card. The 7 x 6.75'' Christmas card depicts the Kennedy's seven children, with their names and the names of Ethel and Robert typed on the bottom of the page. The front reads "Come Let us Adore Him." The 5.25 x 10.25'' Easter card also has pictures of the Robert and Ethel Kennedy's children, posing with various animals. Both come with envelopes with Lt. Hirschy's name and address handwritten on the front in red ink.

Lieutenant Hirschy was Supply and Logistics Officer for the Military Aides to the President and Officer-in-Charge of the Navy Mess in the White House during both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. His duties also included taking care of the President's needs on overseas trips, aboard the presidential yachts and at Camp David. Lt. Hirschy served in the White House from May 1, 1961 through May 31, 1965. These items come directly from the Hirschy family.

Good condition.