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ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D., President . A group of six typed letters signed ("Franklin D Roosevelt," one with secretarial signature) from various phases of his public and business career; all to the Reverend Howard C. Robbins, of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York: -- ROOSEVELT. Letter signed, as Democratic presidential candidate, New York, 8 July 1932, 1 page, 4to, "Executive Mansion" stationery , a prediction regarding the forthcoming election: "I feel most confident that the principles of our platform will bring success at the polls to our national ticket. Even now it is not too soon to start working for November." -- ROOSEVELT. Letter signed, Washington, 20 October 1917, 1 page, 4to, "Navy Department" stationery , declining an invitation to special services -- ROOSEVELT. Letter signed (secretarial signature), New York, 19 February 1923, 1 page, 4to, "Boy Scout Foundation" stationery , distributing the annual report, as President of the Foundation. -- ROOSEVELT. Letter signed, New York, 13 September 1927, 1 page, 4to, "Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland" stationery , sending a photograph of himself for the Chapter House -- ROOSEVELT, Letter signed, New York, 15 May 1924, 1 page, 4to, "Cathedral of St. John the Divine" Committee stationery , arranging a committee meeting. -- ROOSEVELT. Letter signed, Washington, D.C., 18 November 1918, 1 page, 4to, "Navy Department" stationery , "I have sent word to the President [Wilson] about the service on Thanksgiving Day, but I fear there is little chance of his being able to get on to New York..." Together six items . (6)