ROOSEVELT, Franklin Delano — TYPED LETTER SIGNED (TLS)

Albany, NY. Two-page letter as governor of New York with the first page on State of New York Executive Chamber stationery to Mayor John J. Fogarty of Yonkers, NY, regarding the hardships of unemployed New Yorkers at the beginning of the Great Depression. In part: "The present outlook is that next winter a great many families in the State will face serious privation unless they can be helped by substantial public and private relief. Unfortunately, the employment situation is not improving.... Many persons who have been able to keep their heads above water during the past two years of employment shortage will have come to the end of their resources, when winter sets in.... For my part, as Governor of the State, I intend to help in every way in my power. As Governor, I shall join in a general appeal to the people of the State to continue their generous help to those whom unemployment is forcing to ask for relief to clothe, feed and shelter their families. As Governor of the State, I have insisted that all public works be pushed ahead as fast as possible to give employment." In conclusion, Roosevelt asks Fogarty to return a questionnaire, not present here. An excellent letter showing Roosevelt in action in the early years of the Depression from which he ultimately led America through when elected to the highest office in the land a little over a year after this letter was written.. Faint creases from mailing. Fine with a dark signature