{"product_id":"franklin-d-roosevelt-signed-letter-tls-al-smith-election-content-full-signature","title":"Franklin D Roosevelt Signed Letter TLS Al Smith Election Content Full Signature","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original typed letter signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated December 4, 1928, from Warm Springs, Georgia. This piece was written just weeks after the 1928 Presidential Election and contains strong political content referencing Governor Al Smith and the Democratic Party’s performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to Major Oliver P. Newman in Washington, D.C., and is signed in full, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” at the conclusion. The signature is bold and clear, making this a very desirable example for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull transcription below:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMajor Oliver P. Newman,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec\/o Thomas R. Shipp, Inc.,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbee Building,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashington, D.C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDear Ollie:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am sorry not to have had an opportunity before this to thank you for your mighty nice letter of congratulations. I appreciate your thought of me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile I am, of course, delighted that we have saved most of the State administration of New York, the victory is clouded by the result of the National election.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, it is well worth remembering that Governor Smith has polled at least six million more votes than any previous Democratic candidate, and, as a matter of fact, the increase in the Democratic vote is far larger than that of our opponent. Certainly the Party is by no means out of the running.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that my election is certain I am spending the rest of my time down here studying the problems of State government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI shall hope to see you in Washington sometime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways sincerely,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranklin D. Roosevelt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis letter offers a great snapshot of Roosevelt’s mindset following the 1928 election, showing both disappointment in the national result and optimism for the future of the Democratic Party. Pieces with this level of political content are highly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fantastic early Roosevelt autograph tied directly to an important moment in American political history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Autographs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289260044500,"sku":"EB-236739357480","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4142\/7924\/files\/57_3fb621c1-0f0a-4f8a-92df-ba7cec9ecd34.jpg?v=1784054947","url":"https:\/\/empireautographs.com\/products\/franklin-d-roosevelt-signed-letter-tls-al-smith-election-content-full-signature","provider":"Empire Autographs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}