Nov 01, 2001 - Sale 1912

Sale 1912 - Lot 254

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Estimate: $ 300 - $ 400
WILSON, WOODROW. Typed Letter Signed, as President, to Vice-Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board Frederic A. Delano (Franklin Delano Roosevelt's uncle), thanking him for his letter, "I believe that you analyze the sentiment of the country with entire accuracy and with a great deal of insight, and it is deeply gratifying to me to have such thoughtful approval." 1 page, folded 8vo sheet, White House stationery; a bit wrinkled.<\t>Washington, 25 April 1916

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On 19 April 1916, Wilson addressed Congress on the issue of severing diplomatic ties with Germany after the sinking of the British ship the Sussex, a noted precursor to the American entrance into World War I. It seems likely that Delano's letter to Wilson was on this subject.<