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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Prayer Composed by Sir Francis Drake
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
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Prayer Composed by Sir Francis Drake

Artifact IDMO 1972.24.46
Object Type Prayer
Author (British, c.1540 - 1596)
Mediumink on cardstock
Dimensionsoverall H 5 in x W 3 in (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA handwritten copy of the prayer of Sir Francis Drake. It is written in blue ink on a white card. The first line is: O, Lord God, where thou givest Thy.
Historical NoteThis prayer was among the items found inside Eleanor Roosevelt’s wallet after her death. A facsimile of the prayer is displayed alongside other items found in the wallet in the Museum’s FIRST LADY OF THE WORLD gallery.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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