signed Letter
1985-1996
by KENNEDY, William
1985-1996. Letter. Near Fine to Fine. Interesting group of letters between these two famous Irish Americans, all SIGNED as "Bill." In the earliest letter, Kennedy remarks about a speech by Moynihan on the Harriman legacy: "I note in the speech you call me 'incorrigible' which delights me.... I was relatively new to reporting when Harriman was governor, covered him a few times but was very remote from politics, far more interested in interviewing gamblers, winos, war heroes, and Louis Armstrong.... I loved your stories about Albany politics when we talked." In other letters, Kennedy discusses details of the movie version of IRONWEED, inviting Moynihan to its world premiere in Albany, and work on his new novel. (Inventory #: 014033)