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Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00162.13 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) Place Written: Sagamore Hill, New York Type: Header Record Date: 27 October 1917 Pagination: 2 items. Order a Copy

Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration, received 30 October. Pages two and four have been written vertically by Theodore Roosevelt. Accompanied with photograph. [decimalized .13.01 - .13.02]

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

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