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PRESENTS FROMTHE PRESIDENT
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ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Two Autograph Inscriptions Signed, “Pa,” as
President, to his son James Roosevelt II (“Jimmy”), each on a White House card. Each
2
1
/
4
x4
1
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4
inches; both mounted to a single sheet, minor even toning. (TFC)
Washington, nd
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“
Ever so many / Happy Returns” * “Love & Merry Christmas.”
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ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Two items, each sent to his school-mate Douglas
L. Furness:Typed Letter Signed * Partly-printed Document Signed.The letter, as Assistant
Secretary of the Navy, stating that he has sent a letter of recommendation on his behalf for
a Naval commission. 1 page, 4to, “Navy Department” stationery. The document, as Acting
Secretary of the Navy, certifying the completion of the Naval Training Cruise for Civilians
aboard the U.S.S.
Kearsarge
. 9x13 inches; faint uneven toning.
[Washington], 18 October 1917; 1916
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Naval commission appointing Furness Ensign Class Two, signed by Secretary of the
Navy Josephus Daniels.Washington, 16 February 1920 * Printed invitation to home of the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt on April 21st at 4pm, with East Gate admission ticket and orig-
inal envelope. [1934] * Retained draft of Furness’s letter to FDR. Boston, 10 October 1917.