Letter from Marie Giroud to Theodore Roosevelt
Marie Giroud offers to sell a personal collection of eleven rare and valuable paintings for 1,500,000 francs, claiming the works were acquired at public auctions, appraised by experts, and admired by connoisseurs. She urges Theodore Roosevelt to consider the purchase or share the offer with other collectors, emphasizing the collection’s historic and artistic significance.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-10-08