TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department letterhead, January 18, 1917. Roosevelt responds to a training inquiry. In part: “It is the policy to enroll for the Civilian Training Cruise only men who could be of general or special use to the Navy in time of war and whose value would be increased by taking this training.... Most of the training will be in camps where there is at present a Navy Chaplain.” The Naval Training Cruise for civilians was one of Roosevelt’s pet projects. In very good condition, with punch holes to top, partial separations along intersecting mailing folds (one through middle initial), and light toning (a heavier spot at top left). JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
