ALS as president-elect signed “George,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, vice presidential stationery card, November 26, 1988. Letter to his fishing buddy Robert A. Boilard, in full: "Before heading back to D.C. I just want to thank you for my great reel and for the kids' rods. You're a thoughtful guy and so are those at Seb's who made the engraved plate etc. Hang in—soon the blues'll be coming back and so will I. Have great Xmas." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original 'Vice President' mailing envelope, as well as a copy of the original letter from Boilard. Bush became the first sitting vice president to be elected president since Martin Van Buren in 1836, when he outlasted Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis in the 1988 United States presidential election, which occurred some 18 days earlier.Format: ALS