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Eleanor Roosevelt

In memory of her husband

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In memory of her husband

TLS, one page, 6 x 7, Val-Kill Cottage letterhead, January 22, 1954. Letter of thanks for a poem sent in honor of her late husband. In part: “I am deeply appreciative of…the moving poem you composed in tribute to my husband and shall place it in the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library here in Hyde Park where it may be enjoyed by many. It is heartening to know of such loyalty to my husband’s memory as that which you display and I am honored that you feel my work is a fitting tribute to him.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with some light creasing to right side. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #342 - Ended February 11, 2009