ALS Anders Christensen to John F. Kennedy, 14 April 1961 and TL White House response, 20 June 1961

2ff 16 4/21 4/14/61 ACK 6-20-61 250 N. Rutherford Ave. CMW N. Massapequa LI Dear, President Kennedy My name is Anders Christensen I am 8 years. Gee can't we beat these's Russians ? Here is a rocktship I -1 drew to take us to the moon. Here is a dollar to help you From carol, Debbie, Sharon, Anders. three younga sisters that help me moon food Gas Anders Christensen pat GENERAL June 20, 1961 05 2 FE14-2-2 Dear Anders: The President has asked me to thank you and your sisters for your friendly thought in writing and sending money to help the rocket program. However, he does not feel you should be deprived # of your money, so I am returning it to you. The President extends his very best wishes. Sincerely, Ralph A. Dungan Special Assistant to the President Anders x Christensen (stal) 250 North Rutherford Avenue North Massapequa, L.I., New York Enclosure $1.00 to be returned to sender. Serial # x51184979A cmw RECEIVED JUN 22 1961 CENTRAL FIFES