Archives International Auctions Auction 83 February 28, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 83 78 February 28, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 392 392 Governor Herbert H. Lehman, 1935-36 Letter and Autograph Group of 4 New York, 1935-36. Group of 4 Typewritten letters, all from and signed by Herbert H. Lehman and addressed to Lawrence H. Tasker on State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead. The first letter is dated February 16th, 1935 and acknowledges Lehman’s receipt of a telegram asking for a personal interview, which he refuses politely; October 29th, 1935 letter acknowledges a previous letter, with Lehman taking note that Tasker has resigned from his position as head of the Home Owners Loan Corporation for Westchester; June 10th, 1936 letter again acknowledges receipt of a previous letter, and states that Lehman has appointed Francis M. Ledwith of Brooklyn as a member of the State Mortgage Commission, and instead thanks Tasker for his “willingness to serve;” and the final letter, dated July 2nd, 1936 thanks Tasker briefly for an earlier letter, writing “Of course since then you have received the announcement concerning my candidacy.” All letters have been signed by Lehman at bottom right. Herbert Henry Lehman (March 28, 1878 - December 5, 1963) was an American Democratic Party politician from New York. He served from 1933 until 1942 as the 45th Governor of New York and represented New York State in the U.S. Senate from 1949 until 1957. He was born to a Reform Jewish family in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Babetta (née Newgass) and German-born immigrant Mayer Lehman, one of the three brothers who co-founded Lehman Brothers financial services firm. VF condition. (4) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $55-110 393 393 Governor Herbert H. Lehman, 1936 Letter and Autograph Group of 6 New York, 1936. Group of 6 Typewritten letters, all from and signed by Herbert H. Lehman and addressed to Lawrence H. Tasker, 5 of which are on State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead. The July 9th letter has “Kind personal regards” written by Lehman in ink at bottom left near his signature; The August 4th letter thanks Tasker for his earlier letter which included an editorial; the September 25th letter states that Lehman is enclosing a copy of a letter from former Mayor Walter G. C. Otto; The October 5th letter thanks Tasker for his clippings “about Tommy McInnes,” with Lehman stating “I do hope the boy will continue to improve;” The November 16th letter thanks Mr. and Mrs. Tasker for their congratulations and good wishes; and the November 19th letter states “Mrs. Lehman and I were very happy indeed to meet you and Mrs. Tasker during the campaign.” Herbert Henry Lehman (March 28, 1878 - December 5, 1963) was an American Democratic Party politician from New York. He served from 1933 until 1942 as the 45th Governor of New York and represented New York State in the U.S. Senate from 1949 until 1957. He was born to a Reform Jewish family in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Babetta (née Newgass) and German- born immigrant Mayer Lehman, one of the three brothers who co-founded Lehman Brothers financial services firm. All are in VF condition. (6) ������������������������������������ Est. $55-110 394 394 Governor Herbert H. Lehman, 1938-42 Letter and Autograph Group of 5 New York, 1938-42. Group of 5 Typewritten letters, all from and signed by Herbert H. Lehman, and addressed to Lawrence H. Tasker, four of which are on State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead. The first letter is dated August 16th, 1938 and thanks Tasker for a previous letter, writing “I think I have accomplished rather more here in the quiet of my home than I would have if I had been in Albany;” The October 9th, 1938 letter thanks Tasker for his congratulations and good wishes, and also thanks him for his offer of “active support;” The November 19th, 1938 letter states, “Now that the campaign is over, I want to thank you heartily for your splendid cooperation and for your confidence in me;” The January 5th, 1939 letter thanks Mr. and Mrs. Tasker for their congratulations on the occasion of Lehman’s inauguration as Governor of New York; The final letter, dated December 2nd, 1942 and briefly thanks Tasker, writing “I shall be glad to keep your suggestions before me for future reference.” All letters have been signed by Lehman at bottom right. Herbert Henry Lehman (March 28, 1878 - December 5, 1963) was an American Democratic Party politician from New York. He served from 1933 until 1942 as the 45th Governor of New York and represented New York State in the U.S. Senate from 1949 until 1957. He was born to a Reform Jewish family in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Babetta (née Newgass) and German- born immigrant Mayer Lehman, one of the three brothers who co-founded Lehman Brothers financial services firm. VF condition (5) ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $70-140