TLS, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, March 13, 1942. FDR writes to Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel Biddle. In part: “I think it is horrid that your present to me was stolen from you! Nevertheless, the idea was definitely yours and when you get back your name will be in Volume I, with the added thought ‘Original Patentee’…. You and Tony should know that I think I have saved you from the Governorship of Pennsylvania! The fact is that to-date nobody has agreed on anybody and, as the situation was extremely chaotic, I told them that I much preferred to have you both remain in the most unique diplomatic post—or rather posts—in all history!” The recipient was the wife of diplomat Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, who, among other posts, served as Ambassador to Poland at the outbreak of World War II. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope that bears a presidential wax seal. Mild toning from previous framing, otherwise fine condition. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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