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First lady Eleanor Roosevelt typed letter signed on 23 May 1951, written from her home at Val-Kill cottage in Hyde Park, NY. Roosevelt writes to a Mrs. Garrigue, the operator of a nursery in nearby Poughkeepsie, NY, ''Dear Mrs. Garrigue / Thank you for writing me about the Council's contribution. I am sure it was greatly appreciated. With all good wishes, I am / Very sincerely yours / [signed] Eleanor Roosevelt''. Measures 6'' x 7''. Block of toning at bottom and folds, else near fine.