Letter from Leo Goldblatt of Chicago, Illinois, Sharing His Visualization of “The Ship of State”

[Goldblatt] 1 ack VICTORY 8741 REPUPE American Surplus Corporation 411-17 EAST 23RD STREET At Illinois Central Track P.P.F. THE MAR WHITE HOUSE CHICAGO RECEIVED March 17, 1930 Herbert Hoover White House, Washington, D.C. is PRR - thank Dear Sir: Long before your nomination I became obsessed with the idea that you were a man of destiny; so strong was my impression that I had an artist draw my conception, the enclosed photograph is a visualization of it. Carry on, old man, I'm still betting on you. I would like to remind you of one of Bill Nye's sayings. He said, "I love the rooster for the crow that is in him, and for the spurs that he has to back up that crow". Cordially yours, Leo A. Goldblatt Sail-on O~Ship of State HOOVER Sail on, o Union, strong and great ! In spite of rock and tempest's roar! Humanity, with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years. In spite of false lights on the shore, Is hanging breathless on thy fate ! Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! P. SCHNEIDER Commercial Photographer #7366 2222 S. State Street Victory 2428 CHICAGO March 20, 1930. My dear Mr. Goldblatt: Your letter of March 17th has been received and I want to thank you very much in the President's behalf for your kindness in sending the enclosed photo- graph. Please be assured that your friendly interest is deeply appreciated. Sincerely yours, LAWRENCE RICHEY Secretary to the President. Mr. Leo A. Goldblatt, American Surplus Corporation, 411-17 East 23rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. rsw