[ Autograph ] Franklin D. Roosevelt Fine content T.L.S. as Governor of New York on official letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Albany, April 25, 1931 to Robert Holliday. Just months before Roosevelt announced his intention to run for the Presidency, he declares his intentions to remain in office to serve the citizens of New York. On a letter marked "Personal' by Roosevelt, he writes in part: "...it is my intention to devote my entire time and thought to my duties as Governor and to give no attention to matters involving my own political future what has been done in several places for the purpose of advancing my name has been the work of my friends and was entirely spontaneous There isnothing so heartening to one holding public office as to find that what he has done or tried to do has met with the notice and approval I want to make it absolutely clear to you, as I have to the people ofNew York that I am personally giving my whole attention solely to my duties as Governor and am taking no part in national political affairs or national political questions... ' In January, 1932 Roosevelt announced his intention to seek the Democrat's nomination to become President of the United States. Light toning at margins, otherwise fine.