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Condition: Good. Tls with autograph note and drawing. One page, Washington, 11 April, 1969); 20.8 x 15.8cm. from Ted Kennedy (letter signed 'Ted' with curious face doodle, on United States Senate headed paper, thanking Lerner for attending a dinner in honor of Robert Kennedy, saying "My mother, Ethel and the rest of my family join with me in this expression of our sincere appreciation for your help in this effort to defray the debt of the Presidential Primary Campaign", .Provenance: Estate of Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986).Alan Jay Lerner is celebrated for his enduring and engaging contributions to musical theater, including 'My Fair Lady', 'Camelot', and 'Paint Your Wagon', among many others. His work is remembered for its distinctive blend of emotional depth and charm, which led to the creation of some of the most significant works in musical theater for both stage and screen.Over the course of four decades, Lerner rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most iconic figures, many of whom became confidants and pen pals. …