Lot 447
447. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT T.L.S. as Governor of New York, 1p. 4to., Albany, Dec. 20, 1929 to Dr. Hamilton Holt, President of Rollins College in Florida. He writes, in part: "...I shall be glad to speak to Governor [Al] Smith about the college when I see him in a week or so. I am, of course, glad to know that you got that gift of $125,000. Alas! There is no possibility of my getting to Florida this spring. I have to be in this State all through June, except for an excursion to Massachusetts to attend the wedding of my oldest son...". FDR's eldest son, James, married Betsey Cushing, one of the famous "Cushing Sisters". Very light foxing, usual folds, else very good. $400 - 500
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