Lot 583
Hoover, Herbert C. Typed Letter Signed ("Herbert Hoover"). One page, octavo, on imprinted personal letterhead, n.p., December 10, 1920. To the Reverend Newell Dwight Hillis. In fine condition overall.
Because the war had left millions of children undernourished and diseased, Hoover established the American Relief Administration, a special organization using $100 million appropriated by Congress for the feeding of children. Here, he writes: "Dear Dr. Hillis: You probably have already received request from the Federal Council of Churches and from the New York Federation of Churches for a special 'Children's Relief Sunday' on December 19th. May I personally urge that you do thus present our appeal to your people. The need is overwhelming. One dollar actually means food and life for some child for one month. Faithfully yours, Herbert Hoover."
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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