Lot 441
Roosevelt, Franklin D. Autograph note signed ("FDR") as President, on a White House Envelope, 6½ x 3¾, n.d. In full, "Grace - Many Happy Returns! / to help towards your contrbutions to the United Hebrew Charities at Asbury Park. / FDR". Inside the envelope is a twenty dollar bill minted in 1929 and an autograph note signed ("FDR") as President, on ruled paper. In full, "Grace - / With love from FDR." Near fine to fine.
Grace G. Tully was one of FDR's longest-serving secretaries. She was a devout Catholic, and her brother was an ordained priest. This note was most likely FDR's idea of a joke. Although FDR had many Jewish advisors, there is mixed opinion as to whether he held anti-semitic beliefs.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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