Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
(800) 937-3880
SELL

Lot #93
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Recovering from polio, Roosevelt makes plans to re-engage in civic activities

This lot has closed

Estimate: $0+
Sell a Similar Item?
Share:  

Description

Recovering from polio, Roosevelt makes plans to re-engage in civic activities

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Company of Maryland letterhead, no date, but marked in the lower left, “Rec’d April 9, 1927.” Roosevelt writes from Warm Springs to Mr. Van Ness, while recuperating from an early bout with polio. In full: “Your letter has been forwarded to me down here, and as I fully expect to be home again by the middle of May, I shall be very glad to come to the exercises of the Rhinebeck on Decoration Day. Write me please what the hour is & where the exercise will be held.” Staple hole and paperclip impression to top edge, scattered mild toning, and ink notations to lower left, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title:
  • Dates: #350 - Ended October 14, 2009





This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for $75.00

*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.