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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1060

Roosevelt, Edith Kermit. (1861-1948), First Lady of the United States during her husband, President Theodore Roosevelt's terms in office (1901-1909). Autograph Letter Signed "Edith Kermit Roosevelt". 12vo -- two and one half pages on folded Sagamore Hill letterhead, Aug. 13, 1920. Very good content. Writing to Mr. Van Valkenberg, publisher of the Philadelphia "North America", Teddy Roosevelt's widow clarifies: "It seems to me that in every possible manner it should be made clear that it is Franklin D. Roosevelt who is on the Democratic ticket, and not one of my sons. This may seem absurd to you but this is what he is thought to be in some parts of the country… It hurts me to have the Democratic party made upon Theodore's name." Franklin Delano Roosevelt had received the Democratic nomination for the vice-presidency in July 1920. Mrs. F.D.R., Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, was the daughter of Teddy's younger brother Elliott. Fine with minimal ink fading. Accompanied by the original envelope bearing an "Edith K. Roosevelt" free frank. [2]

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