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Pre-Presidential (Before Nov. 22, 1963)
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Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/11/1934

LBJ writes that he is still sick and if he isn't better by afternoon will call a doctor. He thanks Lady Bird for her letter and wire.

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/14/1934

LBJ expresses disappointment after his phone conversation with Lady Bird a day earlier. He says he wrote Lady Bird a long letter but decided not to mail it. He describes going out with friends despite still being sick and says Gene [Latimer] now…

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/17/1934

LBJ tells Lady Bird he is very unhappy and says that he will be faced with challenges in a few days that will either result in cheer and happiness again or challenge whatever talents he may possess. If he may still write to her, she will see the…

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/19/1934

LBJ comments on Lady Bird's letter to him describing her conversation with Victor [McCrea] while she was in Dallas. He also comments on letters from his mother and from "Mr. Dick" [Congressman Kleberg] and mentions again the letter…

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/20/1934

LBJ writes in response to Lady Bird's October 17 letter to him, reassuring her of his love for her. He discusses plans for their future together, including a possible new job. He descibes seeing the play Jayhawker and his plans to go dancing…

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/21/1934

Again responding to Lady Bird's October 17 letter, LBJ repeats the question Lady Bird is "prone to repeat," "Must you have all or nothing?" LBJ answers the question, "yes." LBJ describes seeing Will Rogers in…

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/22/1934

LBJ describes a call from Senator [Alvin] Wirtz offering him employment in Austin, Texas. He had to say yes or no, and he said yes. He will let Lady Bird know details later.

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/23/1934

LBJ tells Lady Bird how wonderful he feels and how madly in love he is with her. He describes his other mail and asks her to write him about her Austin school days.

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/24/1934

LBJ thanks Lady Bird for her Friday letter and Sunday "Special" and says he was happy all day Tuesday. He tells her that he received a briefcase from Arthur Perry and Robert Jackson. He is going to see a play with Helen [Crouch] and take…

Letter, Lyndon Johnson to Lady Bird Taylor, 10/26/1934

LBJ expresses his feelings about their continued relationship and tells Lady Bird about his mother's letter about her. He writes that the GE [General Electric] plans in New York are "out of the picture." He has caught another cold…