TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, February 29, 1936. Letter to A. B. Gookin, Grand Chancellor, Grand Domain of Iowa, Knights of Pythias. In full: “I want to assure you and Brother Hibbs of my sincere appreciation of your kind telegram of February nineteenth. As one of the new members of the Knights of Pythias I am grateful to you for the cordiality of your greeting as well as the spirit of brotherhood which prompted you to send it.” The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded at Washington, DC on February 19, 1864. The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. Even overall toning, bisecting mailing folds, and a bit of light foxing, otherwise fine condition. A bold and prominent signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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