TLS, one page trimmed in size to 7 x 6.5, February 14, 1914. FDR, then Assistant Secretary of the Navy, writes to Martin H. Glynn, Governor of New York. In full: “I am told that Adelbert M. Scriber, of Monticello, Sullivan County, and the proprietor of the principal paper there, is a candidate for membership on the Workmen’s Compensation Commission and I have been asked to speak a good word for him. Of course, you know many applications are made to me to recommend people to your careful consideration. I have almost invariably, with one or two exceptions, refused to do this, as I feel you are more than capable of picking the best men for yourself and are in a much better position to know the best men under all the complicated local conditions than I am. I want, however, to urge Mr. Scriber on your attention, as I have known him personally for some time and have a somewhat clear idea of the political conditions in Sullivan County. I think Mr. Scriber’s appointment would very much strengthen our party generally in that section and I do not believe there would be any serious opposition from any quarters to his appointment….” Matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 10.5. In very good, bright condition, with a central horizontal fold, trimming as noted, a few secretarial notations, and the large signature progressively lighter. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$75.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
