Scarce ALS in pencil, two pages, 8.25 x 7, Western Union letterhead, July 26, 1934. Draft for a telegram to renowned American newspaper editor William Allen White. In full: “Have sent you document by air express which would deeply appreciate if you read and keep confidential. When you have read it would be glad if you would wire me and I will call you about it on the telephone.” A note in another hand stapled to the upper left reads: “When H. H. sent draft of the ‘Challenge to Liberty’ to White from the Bohemian Grove.” Overall toning and small edge chips and tears, otherwise fine condition. Following Franklin Roosevelt’s victory in the presidential election of 1932, Hoover wrote The Challenge to Liberty in opposition to the New Deal; it was published by Scribner’s later in 1934. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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