Franklin D. Roosevelt: Typed Letter Signed as New York Governor....

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Excellent letter on State of New York, Executive Chamber, Albany stationery, dated June 18, 1932, just a couple weeks before FDR was nominated by the Democratic Party for President of the United States, to Mr. Edward S. Underhill of Brooklyn, New York, in which FDR mentions his plans for relief programs and his devotion to the American farmer. FDR writes "Dear Mr. Underhill:/ Thank you for recalling the amusing incident of some twenty years ago. It is very good of you to say that ever since you have followed my career and approved of what I have done here and in Washington./ I am also glad that you approve of my recent public utterances. I have, of course, been studying the present economic situation and possible plans for its relief, but I have also felt it necessary to get down to fundamental principles before we began to build for the future./ As you perhaps know, I was born and brought up in an agricultural community and have always been particularly interested in the problems of the farmers. It has been a matter of pride that under my administration, New York State has adopted much progressive legislature, designed to equalize their burdens. I am enclosing some pamphlets which may interest you in this connection./ With thanks for both your thoughtful suggestions and your friendly word of confidence./ Yours very sincerely,/ Franklin D. Roosevelt." An interesting pre-Presidential campaign letter in which FDR anticipates and discusses several significant issues facing himself and the United States which was mired in the Great Depression.