Autograph letter signed, to Harrison Forman from Sara Delano Roosevelt. May 28, 1936. On Hyde Park letterhead. 1 pg. (+ 3 blank). 16 x 13cm. Horizontal crease, faint markings. Good. Letter from the mother of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, thanking Harrison Forman for his letter and telling him that she will "be able to walk in about ten days." ****************************** From the collection of Harrison Forman. Harrison Forman (1904-1978), known as America’s "Marco Polo,” was a photographer, reporter, and author of several books. Most notably, Forman provided some of the earliest photographic images of Tibet. He also interviewed Mao Zedong and covered China during World War II. While best known for his work in Asia, Forman travelled extensively and provided numerous photos and reports from locations around the globe. His reports and photos appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic, and other publications. He authored several books and also collaborated with Frank Capra on the 1937 film, “Lost Horizon” (Forman’s copy of the script to be offered in this sale.) Provenance: Acquired from the family of Harrison Forman.