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A personalized letter on vice presidential stationary from Vice President George H.W. Bush to his fishing partner, Bob Boilard. Dated Sunday, January 13th, 1985. In this note, written on Jupiter Island in Florida, Vice President Bush thanks Bob for an article about fishing and some pictures, noting that it can “really relax a guy.” He closes the letter with “See you when the mackerel start running. Best – George B,” an illusion to returning to Kennebunkport in the spring.
Comments: Bob Boilard was a longtime friend and fishing partner of President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Boilard wrote that he never spoke about politics with President Bush, but kept topics to family, friends, fishing and Maine. In a letter to Bob Boilard featured in “All The Best, George Bush” dated 2/24/88, Vice President Bush says “Bob, I’m going to win, but I’ll promise you one thing – it won’t affect our fishing together. Life is about friends and values. You are my friend. Keep your fingers crossed. George Bush.”
