How did Eleanor find out about FDR's messing around with Lucy Mercer?

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While emptying his suitcase after a European trip in 1918, Eleanor found some love letters from Lucy to FDR. She was devastated by the discovery, and confronted her husband with the letters. Eleanor offered him a divorce, but FDR did not want to hurt his family or abandon his political ambitions -- both of which would have occurred had he and Eleanor divorced. Eventually, Eleanor agreed to remain married -- but on the condition that he stop seeing Lucy. Jun 15 04, 9:51 PM