Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964) to Fred L. Seely re: thanks for helping his sick son Herbert
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.079 Author/Creator: Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964) Place Written: Washington Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1930/10/24 Pagination: 1 p. 23 x 18 cm
Summary of Content: Signed as President on White House stationery.
Full Transcript:
Octomber 24, 1930
Mr. Fred L. Seely
Sunset Mountain
Asheville, N. C
My dear Mr. Seely:
I have intended for several days to drop you a note of graduate fpr the many ...services you have taken to help us in the problem of settling Herbert at Asheville. I have a feeling of distress that you have assumed more of a burden in this matter than your time warrants, but both Mrs. Hoover and I are deeply for the extraordinary way you have made preparations for him.See More
People:
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Historical Era: Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Subjects: PresidentHealth and MedicalChildren and Family
Sub Era: The Great Depression
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