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Lot #88
Franklin D. Roosevelt

“I have asked these friends not to put me in the position of seeming to challenge the favorite son”

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“I have asked these friends not to put me in the position of seeming to challenge the favorite son”

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York letterhead, April 21, 1932. Letter to Mr. J. Straith Briscoe, in full: “It is very good of you to write me as you do and I appreciate both your personal approval and your desire to work actively on my behalf in your own state. I know that I have many warm friends in Maryland and am delighted to find that I number you among them. However, I have asked these friends not to put me in the position of seeming to challenge the favorite son of their fellow citizens in his own territory. I am sure you will understand my reluctance to permit an organized campaign on my behalf. However, since you are interested both in my past record and in my general policies, I am enclosing some pamphlets which will further inform you on these points. If you wish copies for distribution to your own personal circle of acquaintance, I shall be glad to see that they are sent you. Naturally, it is gratifying that a man of your caliber and standing is willing to devote his personal efforts to further my political future.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #477 - Ended June 15, 2016





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