An exclusive auction is currently taking place in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a captivating collection of never-before-seen correspondences and meal plans handwritten by Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis. These intriguing artifacts provide a unique insight into the lives of the former first couple during their time in Washington, D.C.’s prestigious Georgetown neighborhood while John F. Kennedy served as a Senator. The renowned RR Auction house, based in Boston, is offering this extraordinary collection to the highest bidder.
What makes this collection truly remarkable is Jacqueline Kennedy’s personal touch. A multilingual individual, she composed the letters in both English and French, shedding light on her and her husband’s peculiar eating habits. In one of the letters, she affectionately referred to John F. Kennedy as “Mr. K” and revealed his aversion to fried foods. She amusingly stated, “He likes all these creamed foods, so just give me a salad and raw fruit in place of his desserts and vegetables,” providing specific instructions to their personal chef, Tania Herbst.
Not only did Jacqueline share her husband’s dietary preferences, but she also provided detailed instructions for their breakfast. A typical morning meal for the future president included “two poached eggs on Pepperidge toast rounds, crisp over broiled bacon, orange juice-pepperidge white toast-coffee-marmalade.” She also asked for her own breakfast to consist of “orange juice, coffee, toast, skim milk, a 4-minute boiled egg, and 1 envelope of Knox gelatin,” with an added request for her toast to be “calorie-free.”
Moreover, the couple’s meal plan featured an array of delightful dishes, such as homemade cream soup, broiled chicken, elbow macaroni salad, purée of creamed spinach, steak, snow pudding, hamburgers, and even “a raw pear for Mrs. Kennedy.” The collection also includes a handwritten recipe, blending French and English, for homemade egg muffins.
Beyond these culinary notes, the auctioned collection comprises three handwritten letters, two of which were penned on Jacqueline’s personalized ‘3307 N Street’ letterhead. Although their exact dates remain unknown, the content of these letters provides further insights into the day-to-day functioning of the Kennedy household. One of the letters includes a glowing recommendation for Tania Herbst, acknowledging her culinary skills and commendable work ethic. Jacqueline wrote, “Tania Herbst has been with us 11 months. She is a good cook and is completely honest, sober, reliable and trustworthy.”
Another letter manifests the future first lady’s concern over excessive food expenses, urging Herbst to economize and adhere to a monthly budget of $75 while the family was away. “After the gentleman has left, watch out for the expenses for food. The ‘bills’ feel way too high—you have to economize,” Jacqueline advised Herbst. She also mentioned her intention to limit the monthly expenses to $75 during their absence, promising to compensate for the difference upon her return.
In addition to these exceptional correspondences, the collection encompasses an assortment of captivating visuals, including a postcard from the French Riviera postmarked from Cannes, France in September 1958. There are also numerous family photos featuring JFK and Jacqueline posing with a baby, JFK and Jackie with a group of men, and images of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. Additionally, there are colored photos of Herbst with young Ted and Joan Kennedy, along with individually signed photos of Ted and Joan Kennedy dedicated to Tania and Louise Herbst. The collection even includes two Christmas cards from Ted and Joan Kennedy, each adorned with personal sentiments.
As of now, the bidding for this food-filled collection has reached $2,600, with 15 interested parties contributing to the increasing prices. The auction will conclude on Wednesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. Those intrigued by this extraordinary glimpse into the lives of the Kennedys can participate in the bidding process before it closes.
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