Lot 3
Roosevelt, Franklin D., TLS on White House Letterhead, 1939 to Joseph P. Kennedy US Ambassador to England + Marguerite Le Hand Letters (1882-1945) President Roosevelt writes to his ambassador in the United Kingdom, Joseph P. Kennedy regarding the arrival of a close friend of his and Eleanor's. "….in case anything blows up in England while she is there, I know you will do your best. As ever yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt". 8¾ 6¼" on White House stationery with Roosevelt's signature executed in steel-tip fountain pen. Of note is the precarious time (July, 1939) to travel to London given Germany's march across Europe had begun.
Joseph P. Kennedy (1888-1969) was Roosevelt's ambassador to the UK, patriarch of a political dynasty, hugely successful businessman and wielded significant influence in politics. But ultimately Roosevelt did not see eye to Kennedy on his Isolationist stance with regards to the pending war and was recalled serving less than 3 years.
Excellent condition except light toning from being matted and framed. LOA by James Spence and Associates. Also included is a restrike photo obtained at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park and signed on verso by Grace Tully, FDR's second private secretary until his death.
Also included: Roosevelt, Franklin Related: Two ALS by Marguerite Le Hand, FDR's Secretary/Companion plus One TLS with One Sentence Holograph by FDR.
Three pieces of correspondence by Marguerite Alice Le Hand, Franklin Roosevelt's longtime personal secretary, nurse and loving companion. All are dated 1929 and involve Roosevelt's physical therapy needs from polio, or now thought to be, Guillain–Barré syndrome which he contracted in 1921.
1.) First is a letter dated April 3, 1929 on Roosevelt's State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead written by Le Hand outlining three requirements prior to his arrival at Warm Springs in Georgia where he spent a considerable time which has a one sentence holograph by Roosevelt regarding a stenographer. 10½ x 8" with two sets of punched holes from filing.
2.) Two handwritten notes in pencil by Le Hand, one on Warm Springs stationery for bath towels and bedding for Roosevelt the other also involving inventories.
Marguerite Le Hand worked aside Roosevelt for 21 years and was close to Eleanor and their children. She ultimately became the defacto chief of staff and now considered by many historians as one of the most important figure in Roosevelt's personal and political life. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000
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