Title:
George W. Bush Signed Letter with Unique “You Da Man” Inscription – PSA/DNA Certified Auto, Slabbed

Description:
Offered here is a remarkable typed letter signed (TLS) by President George W. Bush, dated May 13, 2013, on personalized George W. Bush letterhead, addressed to The Honorable Spencer E. Geissinger. What sets this letter apart from virtually all other known presidential correspondence is the handwritten inscription at the bottom, in Bush’s own hand: “You da man.”

Below the formal printed letter and his bold black-ink signature “George W. Bush,” the former president adds this highly informal note—“You da man”—a phrase steeped in colloquial, American slang, deliberately substituting “da” for “the.” This expression of gratitude and camaraderie is something never before seen in a presidential communication, and as such, it elevates this letter from a routine thank-you into a truly one-of-a-kind artifact.

Full Text of Letter:

GEORGE W. BUSH

May 13, 2013

The Honorable Spencer E. Geissinger
Long Island City, New York

Dear Spence:

Laura and I thank you for all you did to make the Dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center such a success. My expectations were high, and they were exceeded.

It was a joy to welcome our friends from across the country and around the world to help us celebrate. Your efforts helped make it memorable and meaningful for all in attendance.

Thanks again for lending your time and talent. Laura and I send our appreciation and best wishes.

Sincerely,

George W. Bush
(signed)

You da man

Historical Context:
This letter was written shortly after the April 25, 2013 dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas—a landmark event attended by five living U.S. Presidents. The recipient, Spencer Geissinger, was a trusted operative in the Bush White House, credited with orchestrating key advance work for the administration and later the Center.

What makes this artifact unprecedented is the cultural and linguistic departure from the expected tone of presidential correspondence. The phrase "You da man", popularized in the 1990s and 2000s as an emphatic compliment or cheer among friends, represents an intentional use of slang and familiarity by a sitting former president in an official letter. The choice to replace “the” with “da” underscores the deliberately informal, even playful, nature of the message—a tone that simply does not exist elsewhere in the documented landscape of presidential autograph letters.

We have encountered thousands of signed presidential letters, ranging from the personal to the perfunctory, but none bearing such a colloquial inscription. Letters from early presidents like Washington, Lincoln, or even modern figures like Reagan or Obama remain characteristically measured—even in personal notes. This George W. Bush inscription stands completely alone in its tone, phraseology, and cultural resonance.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
The letter has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, the foremost authority in autograph authentication. It is preserved under certification number 85481940, ensuring the lasting integrity and provenance of both the signature and the inscription.

Closing Appeal:
This letter features a moment of unfiltered presidential personality, a genuine rarity in modern political history. The slang-laced inscription “You da man” transforms a standard thank-you note into a singular piece of presidential Americana, offering an irreproducible glimpse into George W. Bush’s informal charm and his relationship with a trusted member of his inner circle. For collectors of presidential memorabilia, language, or modern culture, this letter represents a true one-of-one—an artifact for which no comparison exists.