Lot # 3264: 1916 Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Letter - Beckett

One-page typed letter, dated March 31, 1916, on Navy Department letterhead, signed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States. In his letter, Roosevelt, as Acting Secretary of the Navy, writes to a Mr. Lester Jones regarding a vacancy for acting chaplain within the Navy. In part: At the present time there is no vacancy for a candidate from the Episcopal church, but Rev. Mr. Riddle has been informed that his application is being retained on file, and in case an unexpected vacancy should occur through resignation, death, or retirement on account of physical disability, his application will receive careful consideration. Very Truly Yours. It is signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" in black fountain pen. The letter (7.25 x 10.5 inches) displays two horizontal folds, two punch holes, and light creasing. Very Good to Excellent condition overall. Full LOA from Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero/Beckett Authentication Services.