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American & Southern | November 10, 2026

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Lot 204

Impressive Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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dated May 4, 1942, on White House stationery, to union leader Matthew Woll, letter discusses the insurance industry where Roosevelt assures Woll that there is no thought of bringing insurance companies "under Federal control", signature and Roosevelt hand notation "Private", presented next to intaglio lithograph of Roosevelt, framed and matted, 14-1/2 x 18 in. overall

Provenance: purchased from Goodspeed's Book Shop, Boston, Massachusetts, December 19, 1975 for $105, accompanied by copy of receipt; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Note: Also included is an unframed letter from Woll four years later, addressed to John Holcombe, Jr., covering how the President (Truman) is expected to "establish, by Executive Order, a board to supervise insurance companies."

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purchased from Goodspeed's Book Shop, Boston, Massachusetts, December 19, 1975 for $105, accompanied by copy of receipt; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

good overall, visible horizontal folds and light staining, a wonderfully bold signature Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.