Lot 50
Hoover, Herbert Clark (1874-1964)., 31st president of the U.S. (1929-1933).
TLS as president, 7½" x 11½", [Washington] The White House, 1930 June 9. Letter of transmittal of a report by the Secretary of State (not present) ultimately routed to the Congressional Committee on Foreign Affairs, re appropriation of funds drawn on the State Dept. by the American Embassies in Petrograd and Constantinople and attempted cable transfers but the latter embassy "between December 23, 1915 and April 21, 1917, in connection with the representation by the Embassy of the interests of certain foreign Governments and their nationals". Staple rust at top in blank area, still Fine and rare as president. Matted with 8" x 10" photo of Hoover (lightly and unobtrusively creased) and framed to an overall 23" x 17½".
Estimate 1,200 - 1,500
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