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Franklin D. Roosevelt autograph letter signed, writing from Hyde Park in early 1929, shortly before his inauguration as Governor of New York. FDR writes to Helena Mahoney, his physical therapist in Warm Springs, who worked closely with Roosevelt to help him deliver the nominating speech at the Democratic National Convention, without crutches, the previous year.
Composed on Roosevelt's personalized stationery, undated letter reads in full, ''Hyde Park / Dear Miss Mahoney - It is good to get your letter, the Christmas & New Years parties must have been a grand success - & I'm so glad that everyone was so happy -
This cold spell must have been very trying & I only hope its back is broken now & that we shan't have another one this winter. The Doctor writes you will be back to over 20 patients before the end of the month & I suppose you will get Miss Lauer back shortly. Are you trying exercises or playing games in the Pavilion these cold or wet days?
Missy [Marguerite LeHand, FDR's personal secretary] & her Aunt Nellie [Nellie Graffin] leave the 16th for Warm Springs & James & I come down the 27th. I take it from Dr. Hubbard's letter that you are not going to Peabody College -
All well here - this is my last weekend at Hyde Park will be in N.Y. till I go - / Always sincerely / F.D.R.'' Two page letter measures 7.25'' x 10.5''. Folds, else near fine condition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Autograph Letter Signed to Helena Mahoney, His Warm Springs Physical Therapist -- ''...The Doctor writes you will be back to over 20 patients before the end of the month...''
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