Lot 36
Roosevelt, Franklin D (1882-1945) 32nd President of the United States (1933-45). Autograph Message Signed "Roosevelt" as President, one page, in pencil on ruled paper, 10 ½ x 8 in., n.p. (at sea), n.d. Marked "Restricted / For Secretary Treasury" at top, FDR writes a message for radio transmittal: "Think I approve your suggestion about Lockheed but in view of fact nomination cannot possibly go in till my return please hold everything."
Given the mention of Lockheed, the message could possibly have something to do with the Lend-Lease Bill signed by the President on March 11, 1941, which gave him the power to sell, transfer, exchange, or lend equipment to any country which needed help defending itself against the Axis powers. Of the $50 billion appropriated by Congress, some $31 billion went to Great Britain.
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200.
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