Lot 149
Franklin D. Roosevelt typed letter signed as private banker, strong signature in black ink on letterhead of the New York office of the Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland, Oct 5, 1921; to Hon. H.W. Chadeayne, Newburgh N.Y., thanking him for his good wishes while recovering from his initial polio attack, which occurred two months earlier, in part, "The doctors tell me I am getting along splendidly and I hope to be back in the game before very long."; Very Fine, with original envelope of transmittal (slightly damaged). Estimate 750 - 1,000
Roosevelt letters related to his polio are most unusual.
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Realized $650 |