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“SMOKE SCREENS . . . ARE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADVANTAGE”
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ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Typed Letter Signed, as Assistant Secretary of the
Navy, to Major Philip Little, stating the Department’s views concerning the design of
periscopes and the use of smoke screens. 1 page, 4to, “Navy Department” stationery; faint
scattered staining, folds. (AKF)
Washington, 5 October 1917
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. . . [T]he Department does not consider any mirror light or bright substance advisable for use
on periscopes . . . .
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In regard to smoke screens, plans for their use have been carefully worked out and, if used cor-
rectly, they are considered to be an advantage.”
INTRODUCTIONS FOR FOX FILM FOUNDER
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ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Group of 4 Typed Letters Signed, as Assistant
Secretary of the Navy, each a letter of introduction for William Fox, President of the
William Fox Film Corporation of America [later 20th Century Fox], requesting that every
courtesy be extended to him and his party while undertaking “special work.” Each 1 page,
4to, “Navy Department” stationery; folds. Each with the original envelope.
Washington, 4 March 1919
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Each addressed to a U.S. Navy officer: Admiral William S. Sims, London; Admiral Alexander
S. Halstead, Brest, France; Captain Chester Wells, Madrid; and Captain Charles R. Train,
Rome.
STAMP COLLECTOR
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ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Typed Letter Signed, as President, to Oscar Lee,
sending thanks for a gift of William Penn stamps and adding, “I am delighted to have the
stamps for my collection.” 1 page, 4to, White House stationery, with integral blank; folds.
(AKF)
Washington, 18 June 1935
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