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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 to Mr. Hoover

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00162.13.01 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 27, 1917 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration, received October 30. Pages two and four have been written vertically by Theodore Roosevelt.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

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