Lot 310
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), 32nd President of the U.S. (1933-1945). Typed Letter Signed as President, one page, 7 x 8¾ Washington, October 21, 1942. On White House letterhead to Rev Leopold Braun, the Catholic Chaplain at the American embassy in Moscow, thanking him for
"…sending me by Mr. Willkie your first-hand report concerning the religious situation in the Soviet Union. I have read the report with interest and I have brought it to the attention of the interested officials of this government." Roosevelt has added, in his hand, "Thank you much" and has boldly signed.
Very Fine condition, accompanied by envelope of transmittal with White House corner card; also includes a black & white photo of the President.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Despite the fact that Roosevelt had defeated him in the 1940 election, in August of 1942, on behalf of the President, Willkie undertook a goodwill tour of the Middle East, China and the Soviet Union. It is during this trip that Willkie received Braun’s report for F.D.R.
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