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Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Our united efforts will culminate in a Democratic Victory in November”: FDR gears up for his first White House run

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“Our united efforts will culminate in a Democratic Victory in November”: FDR gears up for his first White House run

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, gilt-embossed State of New York letterhead, July 9, 1932. Roosevelt writes to W. Gordon Crawford in New York City. In part: “I want to send a brief note of thanks to you as a member of the Finance Committee of the Pre-Convention Campaign. I appreciate deeply not only your generous contribution of money toward the fund, but the time and thought you have given toward making the campaign successful. I know that I can depend on your continued co-operation and that our united efforts will culminate in a Democratic Victory in November….” Accompanied by an unsigned original photo of a younger Roosevelt addressing a crowd; Eleanor Roosevelt is visible before the white column at left. A touch of mild handling wear to letter and a hint of silvering, light scratch, and tear to top edge of photo, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #326 - Ended October 17, 2007