TLS, two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 23, 1934. Letter to Nebraska Republican politician Robert G. Simmons, in part: “I was delighted to see the Nebraska result. I would like to know what interpretation the primaries permit in respect to your chances. The Bryan vote (some of it) ought to go to you. I suppose Smith supported the New Deal, and some of his vote will go to your opponent…The continuation of AAA restrictions on the farmer’s liberty of action after the Almighty has removed the surplus would seem to me to disturb the farmer’s mind. If they would take off the NRA so that the farmer could buy things at reasonable prices and let him have a free market for his own produce, he would, so far as he has anything to sell, be much better off. In any event, the farmer ought to wish he had those pigs back. I am afraid, however, that with all the New Deal activities they have subsidized about 80% of the people of Nebraska directly and indirectly and you may have a hard time.” Hoover also pens a note in the margin, “Also how about maintaining a 30% tax on food in the presence of famine?” In fine condition. Excellent political content offering Hoover’s opinion of FDR’s New Deal policies as well as his adherence to free market principles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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