‎Roosevelt franklin delano‎

‎ROOSEVELT THEODORE‎

‎Typed Letter Signed as President with holograph correction on White House stationery 1 page 4to folded sheet Washington D. C. October 14 1905‎

‎President Roosevelt writes to Judge George C. Holt 1843-1931 nominated by Roosevelt and confirmed as US District Judge in New York to discuss the politics of a district attorney-ship. The President also makes reference to William Howard Taft 1857-1930 27th US President and 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who served at the time as Secretary of War; Elihu Root 1845-1937 who served as Secretary of State at the time of our letter; William Henry Moody 1853-1917 Attorney General when Roosevelt wrote this letter then Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in December 1906. Roosevelt writes "Whitney has written Secretary Taft a strong protest against Morris. If you are willing as this district attorney-ship is a very important matter I shall ask you and Judge Townsend to come on here early in November.when I can have Secretary Root and Attorney General Moody here." Roosevelt crosses out "here" and hand writes "to meet you" above. He wants to find out what Root and Moody think." Signed in a strong hand "Theodore Roosevelt." The reference to Judge Townsend is likely to William Kneeland Townsend whom Roosevelt promoted in 1902 to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Horizontal fold. Attractively framed using archival mat and glass with profile photograph framed with original cabinet size photograph as president identified on verso. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 4159

‎ROOSEVELT James.‎

‎Typed letter signed "Jimmy Roosevelt".‎

‎Washington D.C. November 17 1941. Creased where folded; otherwise fine. 11 x 8-1.2 inches. The addressee was a representative of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures; on Coordinator of Information letterhead. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 63655

‎Roosevelt Franklin D.‎

‎Typed Letter Boldly Signed With Initials‎

‎<p>"FDR" 1 page on mint green The White House letterhead Washington D.C. January 9 1939 1 page with integral leaf. 9" x 7". The paper watermarked "Whiting Woven Linen." To Frederick B. Adams. Very good.</p><p>Adams 1878-1961 was married to Ellen Walters Delano a first cousin of FDR.</p><p>Roosevelt thanks Adams for the gift of a fishing rod.</p> unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 2221730

‎ROOSEVELT Franklin D. 1882 1945‎

‎Typed Letter Signed with exceptional content‎

‎Albany NY 1932. unbound. 1 page on "State of New York Executive Chamber" letterhead 10.5 x 8 inches Albany New York April 16 1932. Written to powerful New York attorney Frederic R. Coudert whose support was needed in Roosevelt's anticipated run for the Presidency of the United States just three months before the Democratic National Convention in part: ".At least I am grateful for one thing - that you do not class me as a mere politician.As for the League of Nations it is too long a subject for us to discuss on paper but perhaps it may interest you to know that half a dozen people who have been just as strongly for the League as you have after talking with me subscribed to the plan I have outlined to them. For instance Frank Sayre and his wife Jessie Woodrow Wilson spent the night at Hyde Park a week ago and after we talked for an hour completely changed their opinion about my stand. All that I can tell you in this note is that my objective and yours happen to be not merely similar but identical but if you maintain your method of attaining the objective you may get there in twenty years at the earliest or not at all; on the other hand I believe that my method for attaining the same objective will get us there in from five to ten years with far greater certainty. Think that over and for heaven's sake maintain your faith. Remember that it sometimes takes a great courage to hew out a new line. I quote your example: Cleveland T.R. and Wilson did just that." Coudert's support of the League of Nations came about due to the fact that his family law firm had represented the interests of British Government for close to a century and he wanted to be assured that a Roosevelt administration would maintain a strong alliance with England. However seven years later he became a strong isolationist aligning himself with his friend Charles Lindbergh and barely supported the Lend Lease. On the other hand F.D.R. coined the term "United Nations" and made contributions to the original drafted charter. Two horizontal folds and small creases at the corners but still in very good condition. unknown‎

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‎Roosevelt Theodore writing to Richard Washburn Child‎

‎Typed Letter Signed from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Washburn Child 1881-1935 of the Progressive Republican League Minister to Italy‎

‎New York: Office of Theodore Roosevelt 1918. Original Letter . Single Sheet. Good. Single sheet on stationary of The Kansas City Star New York Office Office of Theodore Roosevelt. Dated July 11 1918 stating "That's fine! I hope you and Mrs. Child can come out to see me "see me" is then crossed out and Roosevelt has handwritten "lunch" above soon. Faithfully yours Theodore Roosevelt." Folds into six three hole punch along left margin four minor tape repairs at edges very minor edge chips and tears. Richard Washburn Child 1881-1935 founded the Progressive Republican League in Massachusetts which bvecame the forerunner of the Progressive Party which noominated Roosevelt for the Presidency again. Child wrote propoganda for the government in WWI later wrote for President Warren HArding lwas consequently made Minister to italy 1921-1924. He encouraged Mussolini to make his March on Rome wrote for Mussolini and edited his American autobiography and also wrote a number of other books; an interesting association. <br/> <br/> Office of Theodore Roosevelt unknown‎

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‎Roosevelt Franklin D.‎

‎Typed Letter signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" as President to Roger Scaife of Houghton Mifflin Company discussing a proposed book on the Hudson River and directing him to an author Miss Helen Reynolds of Poughkeepsie who has done good work on the Dutch houses of the Hudson‎

‎Washington D.C. The White House 1933. One page on White House stationery. With one correction. 1 vols. 4to. Minor abrasion to reverse else fine. One page on White House stationery. With one correction. 1 vols. 4to. FDR on Hudson River Houses. FDR is referring here to Helen Reynolds' "Dutch Houses in the Hudson Valley Before 1776" originally published in 1929. There does not seem to be any evidence showing that Scaife's proposal every came into fruition. "Many previous attempts have been made - none is satisfactory unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 245997

‎Roosevelt Theodore‎

‎Typed Letter signature excised to Andrew Carnegie as President of The National Arbitration and Peace Congress‎

‎Washington DC 1907. 6-1/2 pp. on White House stationery. 4to. Tan cloth chemise signature neatly cut from last leaf not affecting text else fine. 6-1/2 pp. on White House stationery. 4to. TR on War and Peace. An important letter from President Theodore Roosevelt summarizing his views on the goal of abolishing war to Andrew Carnegie who was then the President of the National Arbitration and Peace Congress and ultimately the creator in 1910 of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Roosevelt expresses his regret at not being able to be with Carnegie at the International Peace Conference at the Hague: ". I much regret my inability to be present with you . First and foremost I beseech you to remember that tho it is our bounden duty to work for peace yet it is even more our duty to work for righteousness and justice . Harm and not good would result if the most advanced nations those in which most freedom for the individual is combined with most efficiency in securing orderly justice as between individuals should by agreement disarm and place themselves at the mercy of other peoples less advanced of other peoples still in the stage of military barbarism or military despotism. Anything in the nature of general disarmament would do harm and not good if it left the civilized and peace-loving peoples those with the highest standards of municipal and international obligation and duty unable to shock the other peoples who have no such standards who acknowledge no such obligations . These warnings that I have uttered do not mean that I believe we can do nothing to advance the cause of international peace. On the contrary I believe that we can do much to advance it provided we act with sanity with self-restraint with power; which must be the prime qualities in the achievement of any reform. The nineteenth century saw on the whole a real and great advance in the standard of international conduct both as among civilized nations and by strong nations toward weaker and more backward peoples. The twentieth century will I believe witness a much greater advance in the same direction . More important than reducing the expense of the implements of war is the question of reducing the possible causes of war which can most effectually be done by substituting other methods than war for the settlement of disputes. Of those other methods the most important which is now attainable is arbitration ." A carefull lengthy and eloquent statement from this President who perhaps more than any others in the nation's history has been charcterized as an imperialist and a warmonger. Morison ed. The Letters of Theodore Roosevelt vol. V 638-42 unknown‎

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‎Roosevelt Theodore‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎Oyster Bay NY: 1916. To Judge John Allison of Nashville Tenn 1 page large 8vo. in response to his letter urging him to run for the Presidency. Mindful that his 1912 Presidential run under the Bull Moose standard had virtually handed Woodrow Wilson the election the former President had not actively sought the 1916 nomination despite such strong encouragement. Six days after this letter was written Roosevelt was indeed nominated for President by the newly constituted Progressive Party. On the very same day the Republican Party nominated Charles Evans Hughes. In this characteristically candid letter Roosevelt reflects philosophically about his chances: " My Dear Judge That's a mighty nice letter of yours! But whether the politicians will nominate me at Chicago is more than doubtful. I am making thsi fight on straight national lines. On Memorial Day I made a particular request that I speak at the invitation not only of the G.A.R. but also of the Confederate Veterans for I intend to go down or up just as fate may decide under the standard of Americanism." After much soul searching Roosevelt declined the nomination not so much in favor of Hughes but because his overwhelming goal in 1916 was the defeat of the hated Wilson whose failure to assert American rights he found deplorable. Very Fine. 8vo. unknown‎

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‎Roosevelt Franklin D‎

‎Typed Letter Signed As President‎

‎Washington D.C. One page on White House stationery to Mrs. Thomas F. McAllister director of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Commttee offering Christmas greetings: "Heartiest greetings to the valiant women whose loyal support is such a tower of strength to the party." In fine condition. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 884580

‎Roosevelt Franklin D‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎Washington D.C. 1941. One page dated December 23 1941 to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. on White House stationery regarding Lodge's request to make funds available to dredge Boston Harbor. Lodge a Republican and not an enthusiastic supporter of FDRs was under a great deal of political pressure at the time to make good on campaign promises for the improvement and construction of the state infrastructure especially in Boston. The President writes: "After reviewing the report of the Army Engineers on this project in June 1939 I advised the Secretary of War that I did not feel warranted in approving the project at that time. More recently I have stated that as a matter of general policy I felt that no public works projects for the improvement of rivers and harbors and for public buildings should be initiated unless they were definitely important to the national defense program. I am advised that neither the Army the Navy nor the Civil Aeronautics Authority consider this project as falling within that category.in view of the present needs of our defense program I feel that I must adhere to the policy. An important early World War II letter. Near Fine. 4to. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 884687

‎Roosevelt Theodore‎

‎Typed Letter Signed as President‎

‎Washington D.C. 1908. March 14 1908 on White House stationery to Dr. Joseph D. Bryant President of the American Medical Association. A very interesting letter inviting Bryant and the AMA to participate in a Forthcoming conference on the Conservation of Natural Resources an important issue for TR. In part: " Recently I invited the Governors of the States and Territories to meet in the White House on May 13-15 next in a conference on the Conservation of Natural Resources. In issuing the invitation I exprest the opinion that there is urgent need of taking stock of our resources and I added my belief that the conference ought to rank among the more important meetings in the history of the country." Together with the original typed draught of Bryant's post conference report to President Roosevelt. Some light soiling and adhesion mark remnants on blank verso. A remarkably bold signature on a great TR letter. 2pp. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 884411

‎ROOSEVELT Eleanor‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎on imprinted "Apartment 15-A 29 Washington Square West" letterhead New York April 14 1949. Square 8vo. 1 page. To Laurence Spivak member of "Meet The Press": "Thank you very much for your letter and for offering to send me a cross section of the letters on my interview. Please do not send them. My mail is already heavy enough.". Signed by Authors. F. Soft cover. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 500837

‎ROOSEVELT Eleanor‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎"Eleanor Roosevelt in black fountain pen ink on The White House Washington letterhead n.d. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4"; 1 page recto only; very good paper clip stain upper corner; old mailing folds. Together with the original typed mailing envelope stamped and postmarked Washington D.C. June 13 1934. To Mrs. William Randolph Hearst 137 Riverside Drive New York N.Y. "My dear Mrs. Hearst: This will introduce to you Mrs. John Herrick about whom I wrote. I shall be very grateful if you can find the time to see her and give her the benefit of your advice. Very sincerely yours." Provenance: from the estate of Millicent Hearst. Millicent Hearst 1882-1974 born July 16 1882 New York City; died December 6 1974 New York City; married William Randolph Hearst 1903 gave birth to five sons; Millicent Hearst became estranged from her husband in 1926 when his increasingly open liaison with film actress Marion Davies became intolerable. Millicent thereafter maintained a separate residence in New York City. Mrs. William Randolph Hearst established herself firmly in the social and political landscape of New York City through involvement in many charitable activities often on behalf of the Hearst newspapers. Best know for establishing Free Milk Fund for Babies 1926. Eleanor Roosevelt 1884-1962 born Anna Eleanor Roosevelt October 11 1884 New York City; died November 7 1962 New York City; American statesman and humanitarian; wife of 32nd U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt 1905-1945; niece of 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt; delegate to the United Nations 1945 1949-52 1961 chairman of the UN Human Rights Commission 1946-51. Signed by Authors. F. Soft cover. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 602726

‎ROOSEVELT Eleanor‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎"Eleanor Roosevelt" in dark blue fountain pen ink on her Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt 202 Fifty-Sixth Street West New York 19 N.Y. letterhead December 23 1958. 6" x 6 7/8"; 1 page recto only; very good small paperclip rust stain upper left margin; old mailing fold; minor signs of handling. To Mrs. Ruth Hammer: "I was interested to get your letter and I commented on it as you will see from the enclosed copy of my column. With my good wishes for the New Year. Very sincerely yours Eleanor Roosevelt." Enclosed is a one page copy of the original letter sent to Mrs. Roosevelt from Mrs. Hammer. In part: ".It has always been our pride that we in America have a two-party system but what happens to our Democrats once they are elected Why is there no one to raise a voice in opposition in healthy disagreement or even in more discussion or debate when issues arise." Also enclosed is a two page copy of Mrs. Roosevelt's column which ran on December 26 1958. In part: ".I can only say that there are others who felt the same way but for the most part if you are going to criticize the administration in power you must have new suggestions to make. And it is very difficult for members of Congress to get the information from the State Department so that they feel they as much as the Executive branch of the government. We really have to depend in great part on what the administration is willing to give out in the way of information in order to get any real ideas of international affairs." Eleanor Roosevelt 1884-1962 born Anna Eleanor Roosevelt October 11 1884 New York City; died November 7 1962 New York City; American statesman and humanitarian; wife of 32nd U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt 1905-1945; niece of 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt; delegate to the United Nations 1945 1949-52 1961 chairman of the UN Human Rights Commission 1946-51. Signed by Authors. F. Soft cover. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 602250

‎ROOSEVELT Eleanor signed as First Lady‎

‎Typed Letter Signed on White House letterhead May 9 1941. 8vo. 1 page. 7 lines with envelope postmarked NYC May 8 at 11 p.m. To James Hilton: "Many thanks for your note of April twenty-eighth and for your thoughtfulness in sending me the copy of‎

‎GOODBYE MR. CHIPS whicH was published in England some years ago. I loved Mr. Chips and am so happy to have this volume. Meeting you made Sunday memorable to me. Very sinerely yours." Together with an engraved invitation inviting Hilton to lunch on Sunday May 30 1944 with envelope and another engraved card. Signed by Authors. F. Soft cover. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 194000

‎ROOSEVELT Eleanor‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎1951. "Eleanor Roosevelt" in dark blue fountain pen ink on her Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt The Park Sheraton Hotel 202 Fifty Six Street West New York 19 N.Y. letterhead March 1 1951. 6 1/8" x 8 1/4"; 1 page recto only. Very good. Together with the original typed mailing envelope free franked return address on the back flap. To Mrs. Anna McGowan Welshpool Campobello Island New Brunswick Canada Interesting letter regarding proposed repairs at the Roosevelt home on Campobello Island New Brunswick Canada. Mrs. Roosevelt comments on the needed repairs to the family house $51000. Stating they cannot make them. She is sending Elliott Roosevelt to make an inspection of the property. The Roosevelt family acquired four acres on the island in 1883. From 1885 when he was a year old until he was stricken with polio in 1921 FDR spent most summers on the island. FDR's last visit to the island was in 1936. He died in 1945. Soft cover. Very Good. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 603083

‎ROOSEVELT Eleanor‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎on printed personal letterhead New York February 24 1958. Small square 8vo. 1 page. To columnist Walter Winchell: "I do not understand either the letters which you forwarded to me or your note. I imagine Mr. Kavanaugh is doing some promotion work on my articles but I can't remember having said anything about you. If I ever did say anything I can assure you that by now I have forgotten any emotion I may have had!". Signed by Authors. F. Soft cover. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 500834

‎ROOSEVELT Theodore‎

‎Typed Letter Signed "Theodore Roosevelt"‎

‎as President in black fountain pen ink on printed White House letterhead Oyster Bay New York August 1 1905. 4to. 1 page with integral leaf; paper watermarked "Whiting's Woven Linen." recto only. Together with the original mailing stamped envelope postmarked Oyster Bay August 2 1905 and backstamped with Ridgefield Conn rec'd postmark. Very good-fine fresh example. To Miss Ellen Velvin: The Bailey Inn Ridgefield Conn. Even the strenuous duties of President did not prevent Roosevelt from pursuing his interests in hunting and natural history. In full: "My dear Miss Velvin: I am greatly obliged to you. You have given me just the information I needed. I was very much puzzled by the way pumas behaved when I hunted them for it did not seem possible that leopards or jaguars could behave in such manner and yet be the dangerous creatures they were reported. Evidently there is a real psychic difference between the cougar and the other big cats as your observations upon them in captivity show." Roosevelt adds 18 words in his own hand: "In the wild state I personally have known young cougars but never old cougars to frolic and play." Ellen Velvin was the author of several books about wild animals both in the wild in zoos and in circuses. Theodore Roosevelt 1858-1919 author statesman and explorer; 26th President of the United States 1901-09. Not located in the Collected Letters. Signed by Authors. F. Soft cover. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 601122

‎ROOSEVELT Eleanor‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎1960. "Eleanor Roosevelt" in blue fountain pen ink on her Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt 55 East 74th Street New York City 21 N.Y. letterhead July 31 1960. 6" x 7"; 1 page recto only. Fine. Together with the original typed mailing envelope with her "free franked" stamp and postmarked New York N.Y. August 3 1960 with a Camp Fire Girl Golden Jubilee 1910-1960 cancellation. To Mr. Richard W. Gimbel Culver Military Academy; Culver Indiana. Interesting letter of thanks but not agreeing with his distaste of a film shown at the Democratic convention. In part: ". . .To me it was an interesting way of explaining a platform. . .". No Binding. Fine/No Jacket. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 604352

‎ROOSEVELT THEODORE‎

‎Typed Letter Signed Dated 1912‎

‎1912. One sheet typed letter on the letterhead of "The Outlook" magazine Office of Theodore Roosevelt. One sentence to an Amos P. Foster of Cincinnati reading "I am much interested in your letter. I shall take it up at once with Garfield and Dixon. Sincerely yours signed T. Roosevelt". Dated August 3rd 1912. Single mailing fold and with a very light crease across the upper portion and short separation to the left side of the fold. <br/><br/> unknown‎

Bookseller reference : X162

‎Roosevelt Theodore 1858 1909‎

‎Typed Letter Signed.‎

‎Albany NY: Not published 1899. Book. Very good condition. Unbound. Signed by Authors. First Edition. Octavo 8vo. 1 page typed letter signed in full "Theodore Roosevelt" on State of New York Executive Chamber Albany letterhead. Dated January 31 1899 and addressed to Joseph B. Allee of Brooklyn NY. Measures 8" x 11". The document is slightly age-toned and is tearing neatly at several folds and one fold has an old repair none of which affect the autograph. Minor blotting around the autograph showing additional ghost signatures of T.R. caused by other documents being signed in rapid sequence being placed to dry underneath and upon this document. Americana U.S. President 1901-09. Not published Paperback‎

Bookseller reference : a3667ba

‎ROOSEVELT Nicholas 1893 1982‎

‎Typed Note Signed‎

‎First-cousin once removed of Theodore Roosevelt and distant cousin of Franklin D. Roosevelt this diplomat and journalist served as vice-governor of the Philippine Islands 1930 and U.S. minister to Hungary 1930-33; as a journalist he was foreign correspondent for the "New York Times" and "New York Herald Tribune" 1921-46; his many books include "The Philippines: A Treasure and a Problem" 1926 "A Front Row Seat" 1953 and "Theodore Roosevelt: The Man as I Knew Him." TNS 1p 5�" X 8�" New York NY 1940 October 7. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Fine. On "New York Herald Tribune" letterhead Roosevelt thanks this admirer noting "You might be interested to see a book called 'A New Birth of Freedom' which I published a couple of years ago." Neat handsome calligraphic full signature in black fountain pen. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 28271

‎Roosevelt Eleanor .‎

‎Typed Signed Letter.‎

‎1960. On east 74th Street stationary. Dated Feb 15 1960. Replying to Aubrey Whitelaw's inquiry as to whether President Roosevelt had been a student of Professor Laski. In original franked envelope. "In reply to your letter I knew Mr Laski only slightly and I fear I can be of no help to you. I do not think my husband would have considered Mr Laski his teacher though he enjoyed and valued his contacts with him. Very Sincerely yours Eleanor Roosevelt". Document. Fine.‎

Bookseller reference : nm 2143

‎Roosevelt Franklin D‎

‎U-Boats Off Shore! Franklin D. Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy Discusses the Possbilities and Purposes of Germany's Submarine Attack. New York Times Magazine Section Sunday June 9 1918‎

‎New York: New York Times 1918. 16 pages; black and white illustrated; ".Why did the Germans at vast risk to their boats and crews decide to deliver an attack on American shipping along the Atlantic Coast What did they hope to accomplish What is their strategy.Roosevelt replies.it is safe to state that they have one main naval object at the present time. That is to destroy the shipping of the United States if possible.Germany can gain most by striking primarily at our transatlantic vessels."; other material in this issue mostly on the war effort; enclosed in a custom-made green cloth case with leather cover label gilt titles silk ribbon ties; light wear to case; very good condition beautifully presented and preserved. Soft Cover. Very Good. New York Times Paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 8480

‎Roosevelt Eleanor and William DeWitt‎

‎UN: Today and Tomorrow‎

‎Harper & Brothers; 1953 Very good in a very good dust jacket. Minor dampstain at very tip of page edges. The jacket has a small chip at the top of the front gutter. There is also minor soiling and light dampstaining at flap folds. $3.00 price is present on th front flap. A fairly early popular account of the workings of the United Nations. Includes list of members index and other information at the rear; 236 pages. First Edition. Hard Cover. Harper & Brothers; (1953) Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 011855