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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Archive of Seven Typed Letters Signed to George E. Schryver.... (Total: 7 Items)
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Archive of Seven Typed Letters Signed to George E. Schryver. 1912 through 1914. All letters one page. Two letters on New York Senate letterhead; five on Assistant Secretary of the Navy letterhead. 8" x 10.5" and 7" x 9.25". To George E. Schryver of New York. An archive of seven typed letters with beautiful FDR signatures to George E. Schryver. Though Mr. Schryver's relationship to FDR is uncertain it can be deduced that he had business interests in New York that involved the collector for the Port of New York. Six of the seven letters deal with this routine business matter. One letter amongst the group stands out, however due to its fine political content. The letter, dated November 19, 1912 (just after FDR's successful run for re-election to the Senate) on New York Senate letterhead reads: "My dear Mr. Schryver:/ I am just up after my illness [typhoid fever], and expect to return to Hyde Park tomorrow. I was very much pleased to get your letter, and it did much to encourage me before election. There were a few of the old fashioned professionals like our friend Cleary who do not seem to have played a fair game on election day, but the loss along those lines was more than made up by the increased vote I received from the Republican and independent farmers throughout the district, with the result that my majority seems to be considerably larger than two years ago. I am glad to say also that Herrick was elected County Clerk./ I hope everything is going all right with you, and I may see you after I return to New York, about December 15th." An incredible archive from early in FDR's political career. All letters with the usual fold creases, a few slightly toned, else all with strong FDR signatures and in at least very good condition.Auction Info
2009 November Grand Format Americana Auction #6032 (go to Auction Home page)
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November, 2009
17th-18th
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