Auction Date:2011 Jul 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, February 29, 1936. Letter to Albert A. Plato, the Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias. In full: “I want to assure you of my sincere appreciation of your kind message of February nineteenth. As one of the newer members of the Knights of Pythias I am grateful for the cordiality of your greeting as well as the spirit of brotherhood which prompted you to send it.” Scattered toning and soiling, light mirroring of letterhead along bottom edge, and a couple fingerprints under signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with several pencil notations and cross-outs.
Roosevelt joined the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization dedicated to the cause of universal peace, in 1936, with his initiation taking place in the White House. At the time, he stated, ‘I am more deeply impressed with the beautiful lessons and the high and lofty ideals of the Pythian Order than any [organization] to which I belong.’ With the nation...and the world...approaching war, Roosevelt endorsed the Pythian pledge to promote ‘a spirit of goodwill, in an honest effort of understanding, can live together on this earth in peace and harmony.’ The philosophy of ‘Peace Through Understanding,’ on December 7, 1941, would switch to peace through warfare. This letter serves as a unique reminder of the president’s appreciation of the organization’s “spirit of brotherhood” and provides insight into the hesitancy of FDR to involve America in World War II.
Auction Location:
5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
Previewing Details:
Visit www.RRAuction.com
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Up to $100 $10.00
$101-$500 $15.00
$501-$1,000 $20.00
$1,001-$3,000 $35.00
$3,000-$10,000 $45.00
Over $10,000 $100.00
Payment Details:
Paypal address: mandy@rrauction.com
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- Discover
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- PayPal
Buyer's Premium
A 20% buyer's premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% discount for those paying by check, cash, or money order.
Your bid is a contract
Placing a bid online means you agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed by RRAuction.
Payment methods accepted
Money Order, Cashier's Check, Personal Check, or Wire Transfer.
Payment for items won in auction 353 is due by Monday, July 25, unless prior arrangements have been made. Late payment may result in suspension of your bidding privileges.
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, or Discover are only accepted up to $5,000 without prior arrangement: please contact Mandy Eaton-Casey.
Further descriptions
You can call us or email us if you'd like us to answer questions about these items.