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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) to G. C. Hutcherson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00655.19 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 9 February 1932 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27 x 20 cm.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00655.19 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 9 February 1932 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27 x 20 cm.

Summary of Content: Thanks him for his support and for his work in Indiana. States that he is pleased others believe him worthy of a higher office. Written as New York State Governor on stationery. Addressed to Mr. G. C. Hutcherson, The Shirley Canning Co., Inc., Shirley, Indiana.

People: Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945
Hutcherson, G. C., fl. 1932

Historical Era: Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945

Subjects: PresidentPoliticsElection

Sub Era: The Great Depression

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