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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) to Jose E. Pidgeon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04675.33 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 18 June 1916 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.8 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

On Navy Dept. stationery, as Assistant Sec. of the Navy. FDR writes that he is unable to supply service records for Marine Harold E. Starrett (since he is on active duty) and suggests contacting his naval base in Haiti.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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