Proceeds from this lot are being donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital in memory of Rufus Miles, Sr., 1876-1966, who founded the Ohio Institute for Public Efficiency. 2-pg TLS on White House stationery, July 26, 1933 to Rufus Miles, Director, Ohio Institute, Columbus, Ohio: "I have appointed you member advisory committee of three for your state under Public Works organization. I hope you can accept." boldly signed "FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT". Accompanying, is the orig transmittal telegram dated July 26, 1933 restating the appointment from FDR. Nothing in Roosevelt's administration was a bigger accomplishment than his "New Deal" which was started with the Public Works Administration, June 6, 1933. Not only is this your chance to buy a wonderful example of a Franklin Roosevelt autographed letter as President regarding the program that defined the era coming out of the Great Depression; you will help fund an iconic children's hospital. SIZE: CONDITION: Very good overall. Bold signature. Staple and paperclip stains to upper left corner of both pages of TLS. Pg 2 of document is docketed in ink and rubber stamp of the Ohio Institute, as is the telegram. Typical folds in paper do not affect aesthetics. 51293-1 JS (2,000-5,000)