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Typed letter signed as Vice President of Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, one page, 7" x 10.25", no date. Roosevelt writes to Mr. Charles Hayden of the Hayden Stone Company, requesting an appointment for one of his representatives with the executive. Nicely signed in full at the conclusion, "Franklin D. Roosevelt," in fountain pen. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.In 1921, shortly after the Cox/Roosevelt Democratic ticket for US President and Vice President was defeated, Roosevelt became Vice President of Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, and head of its New York office. Fidelity and Deposit was a bonding company, insuring government and corporate contracts and officials. FDR was a novice in the business world, but his political connections acquired as a New York legislator, Assistant Secretary of the Navy in the Wilson administration, and as the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee, were widespread and growing. Roosevelt's political knowledge and networks were what made him valuable to Fidelity and Deposit Corporation during his tenure there through 1928.