Roosevelt, Franklin D (1882 - 1945) 32nd President of the United States (1033-450. Rare Autograph Letter Signed "Your devoted Father," 2 pages, on Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland / Vice President stationery, 10½ x 7¼ inches, New York, n.d. but probably 1925 because of the content. To his son, James "Jimmy" Roosevelt, with interesting references to politics, and negotiations for building Val-Kill. He writes in part, "Dear Jimmy, It is perfectly great to get your letters & to know that you are really enjoying it so much. I had a lurking suspicion you would as it is all something you hadn't any conception of! …The caravan got to Campo safely and Mother came down Aug. 6 & joins me at Horseneck Beach…The swimming pool [built at Val-Kill in 1925] is practically completed & I hope to go in it next week end. Also, the foundations for the cottage are started - Clinton & I have taken the contract at a price of $4,000 cheaper than the lowest Poughkeepsie contractor. I am very busy with the new Parkway through the four Counties…" Some soiling to verso. Boldly penned and signed, the signature and two lines of text being written vertically along the left margin of the first page.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
U.S. Presidents and First Ladies
