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FDR ADDS AN AUTOGRAPH TO HIS COLLECTION

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945) President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed, "Franklin D. Roosevelt," on his name imprinted State of New York, Executive Chamber, Albany letterhead bearing a gold embossed New York State Seal. One page, 8" x 10 1/2". Warm Springs, Georgia. October 5th, 1929. Governor Roosevelt writes to Mr. Orville S. Poland, Esq., in part: " … Thank you ever so much for sending me that picture and the interesting story about Captain Selman. I am so glad to have it to add to my naval collection. At the first opportunity, I will look through my naval things at Hyde Part and see if there is anything there that would interest you. In any case, it would give me much pleasure to have you come in and talk "Navy" to me … " Mark from paperclip at upper left. Reinforced folds. One slight spot of toning, not affecting text or signature. Else Fine.