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Franklin D. Roosevelt

FDR writes to the president of Peru

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FDR writes to the president of Peru

DS, one page, 9.5 x 14, April 28, 1937. A formal letter to “His excellency, The President of the Republic of Peru.” In part: “Mr. Fred Morris Dearing…Ambassador Extraordinary of the United States… having been transferred to another post and being unable to present his letter of recall in person, I have entrusted to his successor the duty of placing them in the hands of Your Excellency…I entertain the hope that while fulfilling satisfactorily the trust imposed upon him he succeeded in gaining Your Excellency’s esteem and good will.” Countersigned by Secretary of State Cordell Hull. In fine condition, with toning and trivial soiling in the border and heavier in the upper right. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #302 - Ended October 19, 2005