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PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE PPF 9 Gifts B Jan. -Feb. 1940 to PPF900068 no record + January 2, 1940 jh SUMMERLIN, G. T. State Department 1/29/40 9-B Writes Gen. Watson that he was informed that at the time of the diplomatic reception the President informed the Minister of Czechoslovakia that he desired to see Mr. Vladimir Hurban after the holidays. Minister has been ill since, but now requests that he be received by the President. Asks if possible for the President to receive him on Feb. 1. -- 2/12/40, letter to Gen. Watson from Mr. Summerlin saying the Minister of Czechoslovakis is now in Washington; understood that the Minister has an autographed book from Dr. Benes, former President of Czechoslovakia, which he desires to present to the President. Penciled note: "nothing in file to show book from Benes was ever rec'd." SEE 536 Oct. 2, 1940 State Department writes further in regard to above. Mr. Wells believes it would be desireable for the President to receive the Minister for the purpose of presenting Dr. Benes' book to the President in person. (State Dept. told no -- for them to receive the book for the President). no record + January 2, 1940 My dear Mr. Bowen: P.P.7. qB E Your Christmas Day letter and the booklet to which you refer have been received. It was thoughtful of you to send the Presi- dent a message of holiday greetings, Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Edward J. Bowen, Esq., 410 Broadway, Albany, es New York. a oner. you shed any bears over that, -as Ham Fish, has been a bitter, unrelenting enemy of yours. Please look the booklet over, at your leisure and enjoy yourself. Needlessto say, I am still running, just as "Dick Connell" did for many years before he won out, Sincerely and most respectfully, EdwardJ. Edward J. Bowen, Bowen, Now at 410 Broadway, Albany, N. Y. abse 1-2-40 Bowen For Congress Campaign Committee ADVOCATING THE NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF EDWARD J. "DOC" BOWEN FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, 26th NEW YORK DISTRICT, IN THE COMING NATIONAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1940 PUT OUR IDLE BACK TO WORK 3-0 makeW What What Bowen Stands For Bowen Will Do TO LIFT OUR CRUSHING BREAK UP THE STRANGLE TAX BURDENS BY HOLD ON NOMINATIONS PUTTING OUR IDLE BACK FOR CONGRESS IN TO WORK, UNDER THE 26th CONGRESSIONAL MUTUAL COOPERATION OF DISTRICT GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY Destro SPEED THE DAY WHEN TO DICTATE. THE POWER GRAFT AND CORRUPTION OF MONEY TO WILL CEASE TO DECIDE NOMINATIONS DOMINATE IN OUR FOR PUBLIC OFFICE POLITICS "DOC" BOWEN IN FIGHTING POSE WITH HIS HILL BILLY BAND, DEMANDING g RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT BY COOPERATIVE ACTION, OF GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY, IN PLACE OF RELIEF POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., 19 Albany, N. Y, December 25th,, 1939 Christmas Day The President, White House, Washington, D. C, My dear Mr. President;- Kindly permit "Old Doc Bowen", who to use your own words "is still running for Congress" in your own Congressional District, to extend to yourself and family, his heartiest wishes for a splendid Christmas, and Happy New Year, He sends you under another cover his booklet entitled "True American Patriotism", which will make history in your and his district. In that booklet your old friend Ham Fish? is given a dressing down such as few public men have ever received, because the writer is going to do to him next year, what your old friend "Dick Connell" did to his grandfather. I do not think you will shed any bears over that,-as Ham Fish, has been a bitter, unrelenting enemy of yours. Please look the booklet over, at your leisure and enjoy yourself. Needlessto say, I am still running, just as "Dick Connell" did for many years before he won out, Sincerely and most respectfully, Bowell, Edward J. Bowen, Now at 410 Broadway, Albany, N. Y. The American Pres Study rew 7 Hundanching T.A P.P.7. j minomi January 3, 1940 q-B My dear Lorraine: Please accept the President's thanks for your holiday greetings. You may be assured that the friendly thought which prompted you X PP7 And , 000 B to send the enclosed handkorchief is appro- clated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY + Lorraine Brechter, 209 Front Street, Beaver Dam, es Wisconsin. 00 The American Pres Study 7 Franklin Ll Rossevelt. from Beaver wine m none 4, 1940 SEASONS' GREETINGS Leam Sorraine Brichter ent's thanks for the copy President United States 11s. He is Washington YRS thought in 9 urs, H.b. A. LeHand TE SECRETARY 12 CENTS LENTS 11 AVER OF UNITED es - - LISE Attairs GREETING. This little token is present- ed to you in cordial ap- preciation of the only asset EETING which money cannot buy Your Friendship. May your Christmas be SERAINE BRECHTER Five Years Did. Merry and the New Year filled with Joy, Health and You will be eminently pleased with Happiness AINE Flower Service. is decidedly different. LORRAINE BRECHTER Phone orders entrusted to our care The Lorraine Flower Shop will be arranged in an unusual 209 Front Street manner and be admired Beaver Dam, Wisconsin by the recipient. Phone 605-W "Say It With Flowers" from Lorraine wishing you the best of luck on your next campaign mama and sladdy as always vatid for you. 6mly hope I was old enough to vote The Book Farm, es Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Mttairs tudy rew 7 none MY 4, 1940 m dent's thanks and for the copy Wells, He is Candly X thought in g 7 yours, M. A. LeHand RIVATE SECRETARY The Book Farm, es Hattlesburg, Mississippi. - - Mttairs The American Pres Study rew 7 Press Study + PPP.P m none January 4, 1940 q-B Gentlement Please accept the President's thanks for your Christmas Greetings and for the copy of the Bibliography of Gabriel Wells. He is X most appreciative of your friendly thought in sending the book to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY The Book Farm, Hattiesburg, es Mississippi. Mttairs The American Pres Study rew 7 horris BROWN, Lathrop, New York, N.Y. Jan. 5, 1940. On above date President, personally acknowledged receipt of the book he sent. See P.P.F.2094 br P.P.7 9-B Mttairs The American Pres Study 7 home BRUCE, Edward, Wash., D.U. Jan. 5, 1940 Sends President a box of California fruit. (Personally acknowledged by President.) See P.P.F.2577 br PP7 9-B states The American Pres Study 7 January 8, 1940 mahonin po.7. My dear Mr. Biben: q-B Please accept the President's thanks for your friendly New Year greetings. I want to assure you that he appreciates your courtesy in sending him the inscribed copy of the book to which you refer. Very sincerely yours, g M. A. Lelland PRIVATE SECRETARY J. H. Biben, Esq., The American Hebrew, 48 West 48th Street, New York, N.Y. es WILLIAM WEISS HON. DAVID T. WILENTZ The World's Best Known, Most Widely Quoted Journal of Jewish Affairs 60th The American Hebrew YEAR 48 WEST 48th STREET NEW YORK CITY 1-8-40-8 Te F. Editorial Advisory Board DR. HERBERT S. GOLDSTEIN ack December 27, 1939 LEWIS BROWNE DR. MEYER JACOBSTEIN LUDWIG LEWISOHN DR. ABBA HILLEL SILVER GEORGE E. SOKOLSKY Congressional Board President Franklin Delano Roosevelt The White House SOL BLOOM U. S. Representative from N. Y. Washington, D. C. ARTHUR CAPPER U. S. Senator from Kansas EMANUEL CELLER My dear Mr. President: U. S. Representative from N. Y. WM. H. KING U. S. Senator from Utah May I take this opportunity to extend to you CHARLES KRAMER my sincere wishes for a happy New Year. U. S. Representative from Cal. ADOLPH J. SABATH U. S. Representative from Ill. Under separate cover I am sending you with my LEON SACKS U. S. Representative from Pa. compliments a copy of "Protestantism's Challenge" WM. I. SIROVICH by Professor Conrad Henry Moehlman autographed U. S. Representative from N. Y. MILLARD E. TYDINGS by the author. U. S. Senator from Maryland DAVID I. WALSH I have found this book, which will be published U. S. Senator from Mass. on January 4th, most interesting reading and I hope it will be a welcome addition to your library. National Advisory Board Sincerely, E. P. ADLER HON. HARRY BACHARACH PHILIP COWEN ALLEN V. DE FORD SAMUEL B. FINKEL MRS. ISAAC GILMAN IRA A. HIRSCHMANN DR. HAROLD KORN JHBiben:P HON. JOSEPH L. KUN HON. LOUIS J. Moss JAMES N. ROSENBERG DR. SOLOMON SOLIS-COHEN MRS. WM. DICK SPORBORG WILLIAM WEISS HON. DAVID T. WILENTZ The World's Best Known, Most Widely Quoted Journal of Jewish Affairs Sent to house 4 January 9, 1940 PO.7. Dear Carl: 9-B B That bottle of old Madeira which you sent me at Christmas time has given me great joy. Thank you ever so much. wine I hope you had a grand Christmas and send you my very best wishes for the + New Year. Always sincerely, g FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT X# P.P.7. 2176 Carl Byoir, Esq., 10 East Fortieth Street, New York, New York. tmb season's greetings Mr. Carl Byoir Bottle Old Wakim IR AND associates, INC. AST fortieth STREET NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT fee Jan. 22, 1940 act Dear Missy: I am sorry to have so long delayed acknowledg- ing your nice note of January 9th but, as a result of commuting to Florida, my correspondence has been con- siderably neglected. I am glad you liked the Madeira. I hope I can keep on sending it to you and to the Boss at least until 1990. I went down to the Jackson Day Dinner and the President, sitting between the high-pink complexions of Jim Farley and Vice President Garner, looked a little pale. I do hope you can persuade him to come down to Florida and get a little sunshine. You can tell him that this time he doesn't have to catch his own fish unless he wants to because our chef at the Tower can do a broiled pampano with almonds, and some of my own 1921 Chateau Yquem on the side, to a President's taste. The invitation goes double for you, and in the evenings you can pick up a few new rhumba steps from the amateur champion himself. Sincerely, CarlByn Miss Marguerite A. Le Hand The White House Washington, D. C. CARL BYOIR AND associates, INC. TEN EAST fortieth street NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT file Jan. 22, 1940 act Dear Missy: I am sorry to have SO long delayed acknowledg- ing your nice note of January 9th but, as a result of commuting to Florida, my correspondence has been con- siderably neglected. I am glad you liked the Madeira. I hope I can keep on sending it to you and to the Boss at least until 1990. I went down to the Jackson Day Dinner and the President, sitting between the high-pink complexions of Jim Farley and Vice President Garner, looked a little pale. I do hope you can persuade him to come down to Florida and get a little sunshine. You can tell him that this time he doesn't have to catch his own fish unless he wants to because our chef at the Tower can do a broiled pampano with almonds, and some of my own 1921 Chateau Yquem on the side, to a President's taste. The invitation goes double for you, and in the evenings you can pick up a few new rhumba steps from the amateur champion himself. Sincerely, CarlByn Miss Marguerite A. Le Hand The White House Washington, D. C. Trumbull, Walter New York, N.Y. ack'd 1-9-40 Sent the President a book of interesting old maps. act See P.P.F. 1789 P.P.7, 9-B - Pres. Study + m/grows January 9, 1940 0.07. My dear Mr. Boyd: q-B Thank you, in the President's behalf, for the copy of the book which you sent to him. He wants you to know that he much appreciates your friendly thought. Very sincerely yours, g M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY J. H. Boyd, Esq., St. Paul, 1222 Laurel Avenue, Minnesota, es lis- Do you hapaned el add on This main not, ppt. for a the yr Drank if Please J to monorris. 9-B an add ave Shanks Era 8 :- Dawes, sending condolences at the death ed a copy of Mr. (Chas) Dawes book and that it is times. SEE P.P.F. 6422 g Bay Pen 1222 are John.H.ley times Hi Boyd great are fourd are p.p.7. and Anthern 1783 RR) ams 9-B awes, sending.pondolences at the death copy sending, that it is S. SEE P.P.F. 6422 g LOHR, Joseph I., New York, N.Y. Jan. 11 1940. In p.p.7. DAWES, Hon. Charles G. Chicago, Ill. 1/10/40 9-B Letter from the President to Mr. Dawes, sending condolences at the death of his brother, Rufus Dawes. Says he received a copy of Mr. (Chas) Dawes book and that it is a real contribution to the history of these times. SEE P.P.F. 6422 g LOHR, Joseph I., New York, N.Y. Jan. 11, 1940. FARRELL, James A. send alogann, Sa 2a writing a permission to de PP-7 New York January 11, 1940 9-B Sends the President a copy of the proceedings of the 26th National Foreign Trade Convention. SEE P.P.F. 1908 g LOHR, Joseph I., New York, N.Y. Jan. 11, 1940. He is writing a booklet, which will translate between 700 - 800 foreign ords, slogans, etc. Would like permission to dedicate this booklet to the President. Will also be glad to send him a copy, as soon as it is printed. See P.P.F.1-B br P.P7 9-B g MEMORANDUM Jan. 15, 1940. Memo from Mr. Kannee to Gen. Watson, that Mr. Simon H. Rubel is a good friend of Mr. McIntyre, who has always permitted him to have a minute with the van. JOHNSON, Hon. Louis, Assistent Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. Jenuary 15, 1940 Sends the President a sign and a button similar to the ones which were distributed all around the hall at the Jackson Day Dinner in Atlanta. States Lapel Buttons beering the same slogan were worn by everyone at the Dinner. Says he is sending the above to the President at the direction of the President's good friend, Clark Howell, who was chairman of the committee, and presided at the Jackson Day Dinner.--Presidentially acknowledged, 1/17/40. PPF, See P.P.F. 2822 9-B g MEMORANDUM Jan. 15, 1940. Memo from Mr. Kannee to Gen. Watson, that Mr. Simon H. Rubel is a good friend of Mr. McIntyre, who has always permitted him to have a minute with the President. Thought the President would like to have the book of stamps he wants to present to him. - Penciled notation, "The President said to give him an appointment". Letter of Jan. 11th from Mr. Rubel, requesting appointment was kept by President with stamp book. Another memp dated 1-22-40 from Miss Barrows to Gen. Watson, saying that Mr. Rubel came after Gen. Watson left for the Capitol. He has the book of stamps for the President, and wants to step in for a few minutes and present them. See P.P.F.37-R P.P.7 br 9-13 g Miles, Miss Dorothy J. Ocean Park, Calif. 1-23-40 Pres Study y January 19, 1940 P.P.7. q-B My dear Mr. Black: Permit me, please, to thank you in the President's behalf for the copy of your book to which you refer in your letter of January seventeenth. I want to assure you g that he much appreciates your kind thought in sending the volume to him. Very sincerely yours, N.A.LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY William Harman Black, Esq., 30 Pine Street, es New York, N.Y. , Miss Dorothy J. an Park, Calif. 40 ahsol, Jhank. 1/19/40 + as METROPOLITAN CLUB FIFTH AVENUE & SIXTIETH STREET NEW YORK 13 January 17, 1940. 9-13 Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir: I am sending you the first copy of my book on Stock Exchanges, Stock Brokers and Customers. I know you will not have time to read it, but if you are sufficiently in- terested you will find on Page 654, Volume I a full description of how stocks are actually bought and sold on the Exchange. XP.P.7. I have put this description in with the hope that it and the glossary on 9-p Page 761 will simplify the "Street" terms which lawyers will find in the opinions referred to in this law book. X P.P.7. 9-T I am, with much respect, Very faithfully yours, WHB:HJ Enclosure hm 1 gold tie pin, set with an opal, and also a U.S. dime, dated 1885, returned to Mr. Budweiser by Registered X876 Mail. Returned to sender + January 22, 1940 p."- 9-13 ct My dear Mr. Budweiser: This will acknowledge the receipt of your note of January seventh. Thank you very much in the President's behalf for your kind message of good wishes. While your thoughtfulness in send- ing the tie pin to the President is greatly appreciated, he does not feel that he should deprive you of its possession. I am, there- fore, returning it to you herewith. XP.P.7. Very sincerely yours, 9-p X P.P.7. X M. A. LeHand 9-T PRIVATE SECRETARY Anthony Budweiser, Esq., 23 Eldert Street, Brocklyn, New York. Enclosure hm 1 gold tie pin, set with an opal, and also a U.S. dime, dated 1885, returned to Mr. Budweiser by Registered X876 Mail. your Latta Uw Sunth was there it birthday greeting card and a souvenir ltwas not Infortile Paralysis, according to P.P.F. act my means allow me, Every little bit helps. 9-B a Happy Birthday and many Here is wishing you. more to come. in all you undertaking, your heep May you, and grant you strength have God protect you, and done in helping the proor. God's name, We the people thank dn you for your kindness. be your hindness shallnesser forgothn. May Ggd dry bless closeing John you, your l oundry Mother and all the John prople family m its your God everywhere bless Everybody you s Fovely From Peace is Wonderfull 7/1/1940, anthony. Budweiser 23. Eldert. Street, Peace is Wonderfull Brooklyn. N.Y. Mr. President. whe ident birthday greeting card and a souvenir Enclosed, Kindly find a stanfs book, towards my little help, for the benefit to help Infantile Paralysis, according to P.P.F. act my means allow me, Every little bit helps. 9-B Here is wishing you. a Happy Birthday, and many more to come. heep you, and grant you strength May God protect you, and in all you undertaking your have done in helping the proor. dn God. is name, We the people thank you for your kindness. your kindnes, shallness be forgothn. dry closing AB. the frief ole m its God bless Everybody you s Forely your family your to ountry and all May Gyd bless you your Mother, everywhere Its never 'V'S'N u! Made too late to be early 5001A J.P. Anthony Budweiver, 17/1/1940. Peace is Wonderfull. ident birthday greeting card and a souvenir Hello Mr. President. Enclosed, Kindly find and accept on my request a Birthday- tokin' of a sournia, P.P.F. act an 4 pal Fie-pin, which is only Thirty years old. 9-B On O' girl, from your Pal, a. B. to My Pal. F. D. R. May God prested Your Finland & Truely. anthony, It's not a lengthy sentiment, Indeed, it's short and sweet; But it's a wish very happy over That's mighty hard Jong. to beat With all kind thoughts and best wishes for a Happy Birthday ident birthday greeting card and a souvenir From - Has not been acknowledged P.P.F. act P.O.L. 9-B 9-B Mr Latta MISS LE HAND ;ident birthday greeting card and a souvenir From - Has not been acknowledged P.P.F. act P.O.L. 9-B 9-B bn / Miles, Miss Dorothy J. Ocean Park, Calif. 1-23-40 R Sends the President birthday greeting card and a souvenir bookmark. Je An on wi See P.P.F. 310-M P.P.F. act See 9-B 1 Pres study + ROSENSTIEL, Lewis S., New York, N.Y. Jan. 24, 1940. Writes to President, he is sending him him a supply of Soberano Brandy. Another letter from Bertha Deaner, Sec. to Mr. Rosenstiel, saying they are sending only one dase of Brandy, and when the next shipment arrives from France, the additional case will be forwarded. See P.P.F.3547 P.P.7 br g 9-B 1 Pres study + January 25, 1940 P.P.7. q-B My dear Mr. Bowman: Thank you, in the President's behalf, for your note as well as for the copy of the book to which you refer. You may be sure he is most grateful for your birthday greetings. "Many Very sincerely yours, M.A.LeNand PRIVATE SECRETARY George Y, Bowman, Esq., 4132 Emerson Street, Dallas, Texas. es Happy Birthday glonk Dallas, Texas, t:- 4132 Emerson, Jan. 8th., '40. ution to IP Fund) f himself and LeSetta The President, 1 signature. Woods) The White House, in the Senate or House) Washington, D.C. President) My dear Mr. Roosevelt,- Please accept this little book of President) P.P.F. of "Fun" with my sincere wish that you may enjoy q-B "Many Happy Birthdays". poem) Cordially Yours, ig. for son, whose birth- te.) Goo.Y- Bouman. contribution for IP Fund) ay - sends contr. IP Fund) is booklet - Dr. Benj. klin - "On Perfumes") ictures of ships) ned copy of her poem) ason, same birthday) G.Y.B. iday. Beach, Calif. (Son, lay) ville, Va.) thday) y. POUPORT, Mr. & Mrs. Antone, Nadeau, Mich. - Son has same birthday. See P.P.F. 310 - E (Initial of writer) Dallas, Texas t:- 4132 Emerson Drive, Jan. 31st., 1940. ution to IP Fund) f himself and LeSetta } 1 signature. Woods) in the Senate or House) My dear Miss LeHand,- - President) of President) I was gratified to receive your note of thanks from The Presidentafor the funny little book, As I Look Back" If The Pres- idents enjoys one moment of amusement and relaxation by reading it, I shall bee P.P.F. q-B very pleased. I do nottwish to add to your never ending S poem) task of acknowledgement of trifling gifts sig. for son, whose birth- and notes, so an answer to this is nottan- ate.) ticipated. a contribution for IP Fund) day - sends contr. IP Fund) Thanking you for courtesy and kindness, nds booklet - Dr. Benj. I am, anklin - "On Perfumes") Very sincerely yours, pictures of ships) 'amed copy of her poem) Geo. y. Bowman. Mason, same birthday) G.Y.B. rthday. day. as Beach, Calif. (Son, thday) rsville, Va.) birthday) hday. POUPORT, Mr. & Mrs. Antone, Nadeau, Mich. - Son nas same birthday. See P.P.F. 310 - E (Initial of writer) vah. - Filed - January 27, 1940 The following send birthday greetings to the President:- MELCER, Eugene, Moorestown, New Jersey (Sends contribution to IP Fund) BERKLEY, William, Kenosha, Wisc. (Encloses pictures of himself and LeSetta (Also asks for Pres.' signature. Woods) McGLYNN, Beaver Meadows, Pa. (Wants position as Page in the Senate or House) DALY, Philip, Bayonne, New Jersey (Asks for Photo. of President) NICHOLS, Norma, Ojai, California (Wants auto, photo. of President) MORRILL, Melodie Jean, Manchester, N.H. GOTHAN, Miss Winifred M., Jackson, Mich. HELTON, Minnie, Mooresburg, Tenn. PAYNE, R. L., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ARCINAS, Felix, Pampanga, Philippine Islands PPF q-B ROSENTHAL, Lee, Syracuse, N.Y. GRADEL, James H., Astoria, New York (Sends Calendar) ROBERTS, Miss Jeannette L., Los Angeles, Calif. (Sends poem) PARSICK, Mrs. Catherine, Newark, N.J. (Wants Pres.' sig. for son, whose birth- (day is same date.) CAMACHE, Mrs. Hortense, Nashua, N.H. (Sends poems and contribution for IP Fund) OLSON, Ronald William, Montevideo, Minn. (Same birthday - sends contr. IP Fund) EAGLE, Nathan, Grand Central P.O., New York, N.Y. (Sends booklet - Dr. Benj. (Franklin - "On Perfumes") DIEFFENBACH, Ferd, Bellevue, Pittsburgh, Pa. (Sends pictures of ships) FAULKNER, Mrs. Gladys, Curnee, Rt. 1, Ill. (Sends framed copy of her poem) MASON, Mrs. Samuel, Bridgeton, N.J. (Son, Wm. Henry Mason, same birthday) KELLEY, Ann, Macon, Ga. - Same birthday. BEVERLY, Gloria, New York, N.Y. - Same birthday. CHAPMAN, Mrs. C. B., Falls City, Nebraska - Same birthday. McCONOKEY, Mrs. Gladys, Syracuse, N.Y. - Same birthday. SMITH, Dorothy, Jean, Gosport, Ind. - Same birthday. THUMMEL, Pete C., Esbon, Kans. - Same birthday. HALE, R. C,, Carrollton, Texas - Same birthday. SMITH, Mrs. Harold I. (Lilian Jeffery Smith), Laguna Beach, Calif. (Son, (Jeffery, has same birthday) HALL, R. F., Kansas City, Mo. - Same birthday. STONE, Airn, Fisherville, Va. - Same birthday. (Fishersville, Va.) JONES, Sydney V., Mount Vernon, N.Y. (Son has same birthday) PLAYER, Catherine I., Fairmont, N. Car. - Same Birthday. POUPORT, Mr. & Mrs. Antone, Nadeau, Mich. - Son has same birthday. See P.P.F. 310 - E (Initial of writer) + January 29, 1940 I PPF q-B My dear Mr. Burnham: Your nice note of birthday greetings has pleased the President ever so much and he X PP7 98 asks me to express his sincere appreciation of the friendly thought which prompted you to send the sketch to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY W. D. Burnham, Esq., R.F.D. #1, + Concord, es California. RFD #1, Concord Contra California Costa County about In President:- 1/27/42 The enclosed sketch is that of one of Sum Franciscas fammed "Crub Fleet" crossing the bar, outward bound to the and wishes the a Feb. 1, the I pes to get away fishing grounds, which I did. by wonderful be to recent hist I take the liberty of sending 'A to you the whole subje as a taken of my best wishes to you on your natal day, and with sincerest wishes for many happy returns. I am sir your absident servant. W.L.Burnlaam LSuyreader, Diverse of California) 1/20/140. he President and wishes they were nterest. -- On Feb. 1, the President B. Says he hopes to get away in a taking his very wonderful book. Says ontributions to recent history that be has handled the whole subject to g vah. CALDWELL, Mrs. Winston, (Mary French Caldwell) Nashville, Tenn. VMB - DANIELS, Hon. Josephus - American Ambassador, Mexico,D.F., Mexico Jan. 29, 1940 Sends birthday wishes to the President and wishes they were nearer to discuss matters of comon interest. -- On Feb. 1, the President replied thanking for his birthday note. Says he hopes to get away in a couple of weeks for a holiday and is taking his very wonderful book. Says he considers it one of the greatest contributions to recent history that be has ever read and that the Ambassador has handled the whole subject to perfection. SEE - P.P.F. 86 PPF I-B vah. CALDWELL, Mrs. Winston, (Mary French Caldwell) Nashville, Tenn. January 29, 1940 Writes to Mrs. Roosevelt stating that she has been for some time deeply interested in plans for having a portrait of Andrew Jackson's "beloved Rachel" palced in the White House in the vacant sapce opposite President Jackson's portrait. Says that Mrs. Jay G. Stephenson, State Chairman of the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women, will be in Washington shortly, and asks if Mrs. Roosevelt will grant her an audience re the above. Also expresses her interest in the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. Asks if Mrs. Roosevelt would like to have for this Library, or for her own collection, a bound volume of Harper's Magazine for December, 1852, to May, 1855, which contains, among other things, a delightfully illustrated article called a "Skethh of Washington City". Says she will be glad to send it on, in the event Mrs. Roosevelt wants it.-- Under date of Feb. 9, 1940, Mrs. Roosevelt's Secretary wrote to Mrs. Caldwell stating that the President would very much like to have the above volume of Harper's Magazine. On Feb. 20, 1940, Miss LeHand wrote to Mrs. Caldwell thanking her, on the President's behalf for the volume, above mentioned. P.P.7. See P.P.F. 5720 9-B rlv pp7 MENORANDUM FOR more DDECTDENT Marshall, Miss Theodore B. Evans, Miss Gladys C. Natchez, Miss. 2-1-40 Sent the President a copy of the book, "They Found It In Natchez". act See P.P.F. 3176 P.P.7, 9-13 rlv p/7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT, 2-7-40 9-B Gen. Watson sent following memorandum to the President: "This is a belated gift from the Bookbinders' Union, a subdivision of the A.F. of L. The signatures in the book are those present at the reception at the Mayflower following the presentation of Labor's birthday cake and donation of fifty-eight hundred dollars to the President's birthday fund, This book was brought in personally by Mr. Lyle A. Brookover, of the Labor Division of the President's Birthday Celebration". --- The President wrote to Mr. Haggerty, President, Bookbinders' Union, American Federation of Labor, Washington, D. C., Feb. 12, expressing his delight at having souvenir book of signatures presented by his organization and left at this office by Mr. Lyle A. Brookover. The President asked Mr. Haggerty to convey his cordial thanks to his associates for their splendid cooperation. SEE P.P.F. 3189 Pres Study + February 14, 1940 P.P.7. a-B My dear Mr. Pierce: The President 1s much pleased to have that inscribed copy of Judge Thomas Carrick Burke's book "Timmy", to which you refer in your letter of January twenty-seventh to Mr. Rowe. He wants you to know that he ap- preciates your courtesy in the matter and asks me to convey his best wishes to you. A note of thanks is being sent to Judge Burke direct. Very sincerely yours, g M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Honorable Walter M. Pierce, House of Representatives, Weshington, D. C, es Congress of the United States Donse of Representatives February 14, 1940 My dear Judge Burke: The President is glad indeed to have that beautifully inscribed copy of your book "Timny", which you presented to him through the courtesy of Honorable Walter M. Pierce. He is most grateful for your kind thought and asks me to convey his very best wishes to you, Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Honorable Thomas Carrick Burke, 3808 S. W. Hewett Boulevard, Portland, Oregon. es TER M. PIERCE MEMBER 2D CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE OREGON Congress of the United States HOME ADDRESS: LA GRANDE, OREGON house of Representatives R.D. No. 1 aho Washington, D.C. ghonk 27 January 1940 2/14/40 Mr. James Rowe, Jr. Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Rowe: I am asked by Judge Thomas Carrick Burke, 3808S. W. Hewett Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, to hand to the President a copy of his delightful book about a grandfather and his grandson. Judge Burke, who writes for the press as "The Leprechaun", has inscribed this copy to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. I Jimmy know he would very much appreciate acknowledgment of the book from your office. Judge Burke asked me to deliver the book in person, but I know that the President's calendar is very much crowded and that the personal demands made upon him are extraordinary, so if this may reach him from your hands, I will appreciate it. Sincerely yours, Waller ? Pieres Walter M. Pierce, M. C. THE WHITE HOUSE T WASHINGTON February 6, 1940 m none Memorandum For Mary Eben: Dear Mary: Do I answer this sort of thing, or do you? If I do, do I write to the Congressman or to the author? James J Rowe, Jr. es 823 David Briggs " & 3 7. ot Drino Le Hourd + plt m None February 15, 1940 q-B signature My dear Miss Bowen: The President was glad indeed to receive your note of birthday greetings and thanks you for the little donkey. He has asked me to convey his every good wish to you and to express his appreciation of your contri- bution to the Infantile Paralysis Fund. n Very sincerely yours, country M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Llizabeth Bowen, 1325 Englewood, Dallas, Texas. es 823 David Briggs rr cr 40 ack of A + D/15/49 STAFF ROOM ident, turns ppt Thank Small wooden donkey qB M.A.L. signature by d P.T.L. you he t that es e bu- ation ciation of the are e you are trending to our country, fer m.a. given f Elizabeth Bowen, whose birthday also is January 30. three aps Tooth (The March of Dimes) es happy and good health I am very T mely yours 823 David Briggo 1" 1" as et 7. PO.N DPF acked 8/15/49 A + rthday, mr. President, my rl happy returns ppt Texas A From- Elizabeth Bowen 1325 Englewood little donkey qB Dallas od luck to you 1 in 1940 but 10 out the years that is ere admiration - intion of the e you are n wrendering to our country, Elizabeth Bowen, Donley L. To m.a. m. whose birthday also is January 30. (The march of Dimes) orevelland, Ohio. es and good health I am very T mely yours 823 David Briggs rr as 40 put in IPF acked A + Happy Birthday, mr. President, 7/15/49 and many happy returns ppt of the day. q-B may this little donkey bring good luck to you and not only in 1940 but the ites follow. throughout the years that me with sincere admiration ribu- , and appreciation of the 10 great service to you are rendering our country, Donkiy m. m.a. grien L. Elizabeth Bowen, whose birthday To also is January 30. (The March of Dimes) Ohio es and good health I am very T mely yours 823 Rege cliniand Bedy David Briggo rr as 40 200thproder TAX STAFF February 16, 1940 P.P.A signature q-B My dear Mr. Briggs: Your friendly birthday greetings and the gift you mention have been received and the President wants you to know that he appreciates your friendly thought of him. He has asked me to tell you how grateful he is for the contribu- tion to the Infantile Paralysis Fund, and to convey his very best wishes to you and to the n members of your family for your health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY David Briggs, Esq., 823 Rose Building, Cleveland, Ohio. es and good health I am very T mely yours. 823 David Briggo or 40 [ 1s ahid And STAFF ROOM Thank tius kgd 1940 20th and it demes me M.A.L. signature closed please find P.T.L. antile fund and powder. my two wish to congratulate birthday. on on your 101 / My father and mother adapted us out of an arphanage when we were babies. We are now, 18, 19, 20, and 21. We are so grateful for every thing, in cluding good health, that ur wish to do our small bit for less fortunate children Our parents were able to send three of us to College for one 4 ear. Briggs Tooth powder is our project. Uu hope to make it better Known es It has the seal of The american sental association. Wishing you many more happy birthdays and good health I am very Truly yours 823 David Briggo [" I' as 40 PO Clineland ahid for OF A Jan 30 ᵗ 1940 Mr 7.5. Roosevelt, laksd Frish and it dimes Washington, D.C. the my deer un President: E unclosed please find four dunes for the infantile fund and a battle of our tooth powder. my two sisters, my brother and I wish to congratulate you on your fifty Eighth birthday. my father and mother adapted us out of an arphanage when we were babies. We are now, 18, 19, 20, and 21. We are so grateful for every thing, in cluding good health, that ur wish to do our small bit for less fortunate children Our parents were able to send three of us to College for one 4 ear. Briggs Tooth powder is our project. Uu hope to make it better Known es It has the seal of The american sental association. Wishing you many more happy birthdays and good health I am very T Truely yours 823 David Briggo rr as 40 pu." / ( ( / I 1 Miss Le Hand 7 STAFF ROOM q-B February 16, 1940 There My dear Mr. Batz: Your friendly birthday greetings pleased the President ever so much. He has asked me to thank you for your kindness in sending him the tie and to convey his good g wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Harvey F. Batz, Esq., 260 King Street, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. es " or 40 a. PU (f/e) + STAFF ROOM ry 16, 1940 Thank necktie M.A.L. signature greetings pleased P.T.L. as asked me to of your kind and to convey Neck 400 quentu Preseden y yours, Very truly yours the Harvey F. Bay 1. A. LeHand .VATE SECRETARY Mrs. C. A. Barfield, Lacoochie, Florida. es 11 cr I pu... ( ( / 260 King at + ahgl Pottstown Pu 2/16/42 as Jam 27, 1940 Mr Nomin Ony Dear & Inr President ruary 16, 1940 Enclosed is atoken of my high esteem for you on your birthday anniversary ot day greetings pleased is my Sincere wish that He has asked me to you will have many more finest health and that-you enjoy the ion of your kind him and to convey > From a Stouch Necki MA emocratic admirer ly yours, the 4. Very truly yours Harvey F. Baty RIVATE M. A. LeHand SECRETARY Mrs. C. A. Barfield, Lacoochie, es Florida. " cr nd ot, 100161 / pp.? pl. 7 T.A. + q.B February 16, 1940 My dear Mrs. Barfield: Your friendly birthday greetings pleased the President ever so much. He has asked me to express his cordial appreciation of your kind thought in sending the tie to him and to convey n his best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. C. A. Barfield, Lacoochie, Florida. es " as et, ahol 2/10/400 STAFF ROOM the Fla. 7 Thank necktic 27 1940 D Rooselelt M.A.L. signature small birthday P.T.L. Xpriss our for being Our n many years appy birth day and hoping more so for you to be our president for many years to come. I feel it a great honer to have your birth date also It a Very small gift 2 feel the Country octer Onles you many many gift Sincerely yours. Inrs. C.R. Barfield Lacoocher Fla. hm by Registered Mail. DOX returned to Mr. and Mrs. Berenhaut " as 20 pu.. ahgl TA A Lacoochur Fla. 2/10/400 7 Jan. 27 1940 president Franklin D Rooselelt. Dear sir: just a small birthday greeting just to express our heart felt thanks for being Our best president in many years Wishing you a happy birthday and hoping more so for you to be our president for many years to come. I feel it a great honer to have your birth date also It a Very small gift 2 feel the country octer Outer you many many gift Sincerely yours. Inrs. C.R. Barfield Lacoocher Fla. hm by Registered Mail. are THE Do Derennaut S l, / ( ( , 2 Mikm 7 plz q-B February 17, 1940 My dear Mr. and Mrs. Berenhaut: This will acknowledge the receipt of your letter of January thirtieth. Thank you in the President's behalf for your friendly message of good wishes. n g While your thoughtfulness in send- ing the gift to the President is very much appreciated, he does not feel that he should deprive you of its possession. I am, there- fore, returning it to you under separate cover. The contribution you sent for the Infantile Peralysis fund has been sent on to those in charge of the birthday fund. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mr. and Mrs. Heinz M. Berenhaut, 25-58 Thirty-fifth Street, Astoria, X New York. hm 1 silver change box returned to Mr. and Mrs. Berenhaut by Registered Mail. J / January 30, 1940 P.P.7, dear President, 9-B your birthday we wish you the very best. Much luck, success X and a happy long life. P.P.7.9-P X P.P.7.310- This little present bution forder Birthday Contre ein should give you a little sign B" : of graditude for the new home use found in this country. The little gift we got I 20cents to I.P.Fund. Lovie Anita Bracewell, avb LaPorte, Texas. P hats filed in Legal case li P. 0 from OLIK parents , usich they P.P.7, got from their parents, and use 9-B hope you like it. We came over from Germany fifteen months ago and use X love this country with liberty P.P.7.9-P and freedom. X P.P.7.310- r God bless you and your family. bution forder Birthday Contre - eing 1 B" and the whole nation. Very grate ful yours Heinz and Elsbeth Berenhaut. HS Lovie Anita Bracewell, avb LaPorte, Texas. P hats filed in Legal case. 20 PU." 0 Heinz m. Berenhaut 25-58-35th St astoria n.y. Y. / ( / 0 11 . 1 / Feb 17, 1940. P.P.7. Mr. Latta: 9-B ruary 2, 1940 Don't you think it would be nice to This is such a nice photo. return it to the family instead of deystroying it? X PTL File Keep Rooma distroy dr P.P.7.9-P note you sent otograph for his x XPP7.310- so much for your grateful to you Birthday Contre ein g ;0 the Infantile rest in this you grow older bution forder and that you will B" life. Very sincerely yours, r M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Lovie Anita Bracewell, LaPorte, Texas. avb photo filed in Legal case. 11116) 2 I 0 1 . . 0 / 1 P.P.7, 9-B MISS LE HAND uary 2, 1940 From - X Has been acknowledged P.P.7.9-P ote you sent ograph for his o much for your x X P.P 7.310 - - rateful to you Birthday Contre - ein g the Infantile st in this u grow older bution forder that you will "B" fe. Very sincerely yours, s M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Lovie Anita Bracewell, LaPorte, Texas. avb photo filed in Legal came. / ( ( , I 0 1 . . 0 / 1 P.P.7. no mas 9-B February 2, 1940 X Dear Lovie Anita: P.P.7.9-P That was a nice little note you sent the President along with your photograph for his X K.P.P.310- birthday, and he thanks you ever so much for your thought of him. He is also very grateful to you for your generous contribution to the Infantile Birthday Contre - ein g Paralysis Fund and for your interest in this worthy cause. He hopes that as you grow older bution forder you will overcome your illness and that you will "B" have a happy, active and useful life. Very sincerely yours, r M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Lovie Anita Bracewell, LaPorte, Texas. avb photo filed in Legal case. / ( 1 2 Hand LaPorte, Texas-Jan 27, 1940 Happy birthday, Mr. Roosevelt; my congratu- lations, though probably of little consequence, are most sincere. I was born July 4th,1938. (I shall always be proud the incident occured during your adminis- tration) I had infantile paralysis when I was six months old. I am still a little unsteady on ppts 9-B my feet but I can walk; Daddy and mother say they are sure their prayers have been answered and I will entirely recover. God bless you for the great work you are doing to suppress the dreadful disease. Your loving and faithful sub ject, 500 U.P.7 r Lavie Anita Bracewell at eing lad indeed to have IT, and unero X 169 it me to convey his best wishes to X P. q.p for your health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, r M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Joseph Barnes, Esq., 915 Howard Street, Walla Walla, Washington. es 7x X 1"1" hite Firs ih. its. etibl W / ( ( 1 2 miss de Hand Hand February 17, 1940 Thank ppts 9-B make Barnes: mit me, in the absence of the thank you and Mary Barnes ever x 20 Lincoln Picture. I know that id indeed to have it, and that ein g X 169 me to convey his best wishes to X I your health and happiness. 8.9.7 q.p Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand I PRIVATE SECRETARY X Joseph Barnes, Esq., 915 Howard Street, Walla Walla, Washington. es X I hite V. Firs -. to its. etibl Pa. W ( ( / 2 miss fi Hand February 17, 1940 m norms pptp 9-B My dear Mr. Barnes: Permit me, in the absence of the President, to thank you and Mary Barnes ever so much for the Lincoln Picture. I know that he will be glad indeed to have it, and that ein g X 169 he would want me to convey his best wishes to X both of you for your health and happiness. q.p Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand I PRIVATE SECRETARY X Joseph Barnes, Esq., 915 Howard Street, Walla Walla, Washington. es 7x X hite of ics ih. the etibl STAFF ROOM in 1/17/40 as Dacres Thank 'la, Howard Washington st Bless and uning HOUSE M.A.L. signature Feb 12/E1940 but you are and my God II P.T.L. ramageon Dear me Roosevelt 3 I hope you will acceptthe Lincoln, large Photo of (Honest Abe) Abreham which y mailed you last Saturday 1 by Pacle Post,to you & Family, was affaid it might get dammaged, I should have sent it by Hir, but eing It as been shiech Stormey wether all 3:70-B over the Country: With AP Lineoln Stamp .on Envelop. attached I am sending this letter by ,Hir mail I am one of the Oldest Collectors in this State you can put it in your Collection H Istarted to Collect when I was I year Old 18.58. May 1/15/851 The inlarged is from a Photo that was taken in new york 4 month prior to the Assonation. Wishing you and family With the Best of Health and Happy Days Believe Us to Remain your most Barnes. Respedfully. skerchiefs 2/19/40 906 n. 2nd sh. avb york & mary its. 7 etible Pa. about 2/17/40 as Hotel Dacres THE WHITE HOUSE 915 Howard st Bless a unis FEB Walla Walla, Washington RECEIVED 12/E1940 Franklen. D. Roosevelt Presedent U.S.A Washington DC Dear me Roosevelt y hope you will acceptthe Lincoln, large Photo of (Honest Abe) Abreham which y mailed you last Saturday by Pacle Post,to you & Family, but you are and my God 3 was affaid it might get dammaged, I should have sent it by Hir, but eing It as been shiech Stormey wether all over the Country: I am sending this letter by Hir mail 3:10-B Air 3 With AP Lincoln Stamp on Envelop. attached I am one of the Oldest Collectors in this State you can put it in your Collection I Istarted to Collect when I was 7 year Old 18.58. May 11 15/851 The inlarged is from a Photo that was Laken in new york 4 month prior to the avb Assanation. Wishing With you the Best and of family Health and Happy Days Believe is to Remain 90b your most Respectfully. york & mary Barnes. tack in lel white it corrying well. States. etibl of bin me u Pa. museran 1 01.7 Mn how February 19, 1940 Warm Springs Is but you are and my God 2/19/40 906 n. And sh. Bless and a great man and that is what you are mr. Prese- nener receips Harrisburg 6194 Pa dent. I only wish I could have q-B just a line from you to remember mr President of y.n. States. a geart man always. please mr. Dear mr. Boosvelvelt. President donal get Crass at you do not know me. my poor litter letter but but I stad the honor of my heart is good if not putting your monagram my writting so I hope you want mind my lust wish on a Day Handkerchiefin it to your wornderful wife they told me at school was H. D. R. they where who who has done so much handred to say many poor children succey yours. you said you would miss mary Eliyabeth Baker never use them except 906. n 2nd H. Harrislurg Pa to put in your postack Muserm 1 of Mr how February 19, 1940 IIIM II when there is no one to help you but gulss l donot even know who am mr Prisident as I said you well be ak. will I cannot even say who mr President I. guess I am because I donot know you will not won read this poor letter but just all I know is I was taken had to write to tile you away from my clear Mother I think you are the mast. reason I donot know wounderful man Dod her D am alalone in this big made and you sure have world I was born in Wash help many a poor person DC. and but as I had no people- and I am sure God holds no one to Can you may bright and Pure stones me the school put me in your Crown you see up here & new l am mr. Privident this of am not world trying my best to maker anyboby in big it is my hard muserm 1 of Mr how February 19. 1940 Warm springs February 19, 1940 1.8.7.B My dear Mr. and Mrs. Butler: It was kind of you to send the Presi- + eing dent that nice card of birthday greetings and the birdbath. You may be sure that he much ap- : preciates your thoughtfulness, Very sincerely yours, H M.A.LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Butler, Boyce, avb Virginia. 1 He muserm 1 P.P.A Mr how February 19, 1940 N.S. STAFF ROOM Ja. Thank - Bird bath - w this X P.P.7. nee of M.A.L. signature Iam q-c ab.School P.T.L. terans ein g : ch er. I 9' es 1 e above bill. Hilliam Bodett 11111111 Y Muserm 1 pr.t Mr how February 19, 1940 Birthday Greetings us Ba. w this x p.P.7, x nee of I am q-c terans ein g ch CA er. HS 9' es 1 e above bill. Hilliam Bodette Museran 1 pr.t Mn how February 19, 1940 2/19/40 Here's wishinq all the "ups" all in life With never any "downs"; Here's wishing only friendly smiles And never cares or frowns. Here's wishing happiness that lasts And all the joys that cheer And friends who care and make you qlad Each day year after year. Mr. X mrs. Enward Gay Buxler. Jan. 30, 1940. Bayce. Impiria 9' es and e above bill. Hilliams Bodette )))))))) museum 1 ppt a Mn how February 19, 1940 905E. Chestruct Sr. Shamskin, Ca. Jan. 30,1940. DearMrs. Rossevelt, Iam sending you this X P.P.7. cushion top for the remembrance of your husband's birthday. I am q.c an eighth (8th) Grade, G rant Veterans School Student and a World War el Daughter. XC-1,366,404 XC 1,366, 404 Miss Birute Basacavich n.p.7. pr. H 9' 9-B B es 1 Le above bill. Hilliam Bodette museum 1 Mn how R February 19, 1940 Birthday the President's behalf u refer in your letter Greetings He wants you to know X P.P.7. the friendly thought esent it to him, and 9-c rdial good wishes to for your health and assure you that should on be presented to the ein g ction, it will be given on. : erely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY I William Bodette, Esq., 1024 Lincoln Avenue, San Diego, California. es 1 SI.VE you assistance in the above bill. P.S. I have recent letter Yours very truly Ailliams Bodett from Our Congressman Ed.V.Izac )))))))))) stateing he will support this Bill H.R. I674 Towie wish you: Every cheery, happy, pleasant thing That life dan hold And Birthdays bring. 8th Grade Student Birute 101.11 g given : I es 1 Sive you assistance in the above bill. P.S. I have recent letter Yours very truly Hilliams Bodett from Our Congressman Ed.V.Izac )))))))))) stateing he will support this Bill H.R. I674 Museum 1 pp.7 q-B Mn how February 19, 1940 My dear Mr. Bodette: Many thanks in the President's behalf for the cane to which you refer in your letter of January twenty-fi.fth. He wants you to know x P.P.7. how much he appreciates the friendly thought which prompted you to present it to him, and q.c asks me to convey his cordial good wishes to you and to Mrs. Bodette for your health and happiness. Please let me assure you that should a bill such as you mention be presented to the eing President for official action, it will be given most careful consideration. : Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY I William Bodette, Esq., 1024 Lincoln Avenue, San Diego, California. es 1 SAVE you assistance in the above bill. P.S. I have recent letter Yours very truly Ailliam Bodett from Our Congressman Ed.V.Izac stateing he will support this Bill H.R. I674 STAFF ROOM achsd, 2/19/40 Lego. California Thank to any 25th, I940 M.A.L. signature William Bodette I024 Lincoln Ave. San Diego. California. P.T.L. I notice by the papers and over the radio that your birthday will on the 30th, of this month, and also that you walk with a cain, therefore 1. am sending today a cane 1. made from mostly from old original native timber rail road ties from the old panama Rail Road built by the French some places of the rail road was in the line of the canal, I was one of the pioneers who went there in Dec, I904 as steam shovel engineer receiveing my appointment as such direct from Washington leaveing my wife and four small girls at our home in Toledo Ohio very much against the advise of many of my friends all of who believed no white person who was not a native of that country could live there I had seventeen years of experiance as steam shovel engineer before goeing there , Was one of the first to operate a steam shovel on the Chicago Drainage Canal, the conditions therewas far worse than they were in panama, my intention was when 1. went to panama was to stay only dureing the winter as there was no work to be had at home in my line duering the winter, 1 was in good health and found after a few months 1. could stand all the hardships existing there at that time, good pay and a, steady job meant much to me, and 1. had my family come there but as there was no schools suitable for them there at that time 1. sent them to Riverside California and after over ten years of continueos service from start to finish of the canal and goeing thru, tha canal on the firs boat the Christobal,i joined my family and have lived in gal, ever twenty two years here in San Diego. I will be Eighty years old Feb, 29th, this year and have a real birth day. My wife is just one week younger than myself, each of us are in as good health as can be expected at our age. Dear Mr, president. I hope you will if 1t is not too late give your support to the bill now before Congress H.R.1674 report No 671 at least part paragraph 3-4-5-6 relative to placeing all who served six years or more Sixty per cent of salaries paid them dureing this time which we are more or at least as much entitled to as the enlisted employes had. The long depression has wiped out about all we have now have some $1400 mortgage on our home, a pension as outlined for us will be highly appreciated and give you assistance in the above bill. P.S. I have recent letter Yours very truly Hilliam Bodette from Our Congressman Ed.V.Izac )))))))))) stateing he will support this Bill H.R. I674 achsd, 2/19/40 San Diego. California CARD to MUMMI Jan, 25th, T940 Hon, Franklin D. Roosevelt William Bodette President I024 Lincoln Ave. The White House San Diego. California. Washington. D.D. Dear Mr, President. I notice by the papers and over the radio that your birthday will on the 30th, of this month, and also that you walk with a cain, therefore 1. am sending today a cane 1. made from mostly from old original native timber rail road ties from the old panama Rail Road built by the French some places of the rail road was in the line of the canal, I was one of the pioneers who went there in Dec, I904 as steam shovel engineer receiveing my appointment as such direct from Washington leaveing my wife and four small girls at our home in Toledo Ohio very much against the advise of many of my friends all of who believed no white person who was not a native of that country could live there I had seventeen years of experiance as steam shovel engineer before goeing there , was one of the first to operate a steam shovel on the Chicago Drainage Canal, the conditions therewas far worse than they were in panama, my intention was when 1. went to panama was to stay only dureing the winter as there was no work to be had at home in my line duering the winter, 1. was in good health and found after a few months 1. could stand all the hardships existing there at that time, good pay and a steady job meant much to me, and 1. had my family come there but as there was no schools suitable for them there at that time 1. sent them to Riverside California and after over ten years of continueos service from start to finish of the canal and goeing thru tha canal on the firs boat the Christobal, 1. joined my family and have lived in gal, ever twenty two years here in San Diego. I will be Eighty years old Feb, 29th, this year and have a real birth day. My wife is just one week younger than myself, each of us are in as good health as can be expected at our age. Dear Mr, President . I hope you will if it is not too late give your support to the bill now before Congress H.R.1674 report No 671 at least part paragraph 3-4-5-6 relative to placeing all who served six years or more Sixty per cent of salaries paid them dureing this time which we are more or at least as much entitled to as the enlisted employes had. The long depression has wiped out about all we have now have some $1400 mortgage on our home, a pension as outlined for us will be highly appreciated and give you assistance in the above bill. P.S. I have recent letter Yours very truly Hilliams Bodett from Our Congressman Ed.V.Izac stateing he will support this Bill H.R. I674 mr am Nones miss Le Hand 7 February 19, 1940 p.p7 q,B My dear Miss Bailey: It was nice indeed of you to send the President that tie which you made for him. He is most grateful for your friendly birthday greetings and your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Josephine Bailey, 487 South Ashland Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky. esr ROOM Thank - just thank ission + Jan, 28, 1940 M.A.L. signature oswelf, P.O.7. P.T.L. america, 9-B Dear Ser, & am sending you a tie any own make) in rememberance of your birthday, to gestherwith The wish that you will have many more kuppy prosperous and healthful birthdays in the years to XP. P.7. 9-S Come, Y P.P.7. y P.P. 7. 7 gives me much pleasure to make a tie 9-a for you each year I would he pleased to know if you like my selections, andief you wear Them, I listue to all your Falls on the air av I Hink you are the greatesh, and most 01 and the 23 I'd ession Lexington, try, Jan, 28, 1940 The Honorable Frankling D. Roosevelt, President, The United states of america, 0.07 Meshington, D.C. 9-1 Dear Ser, & am sending you a Tie any own make) in rememberance of your birthday, to geatherwith The wish that you will have many more kuppay. prosperous and healthful birthdays in The years to X Come, 9- 7 gives me much pleasure to make a Tie Y P. y for you each year, I would he pleased to 9- know if you like my relections, andief you wear Them, I listue to all your Falls on The air & Hink you are the greatesh, and most the usion important Briedent The United States of america has ever had, I am sunding my appreciations for w hat you 0.07 had done and are still doing for The 20, good 15/40 9-B of humanity. may Gods pleasing he upon you, with but Baker: wiskes. l am by most The cordially President your latter end the 487 & and miss Josephine Bailey no to thank yet Lexington, For My- kindness in to send- know xp. X p.7. ing these nice gifts to hir He wants you 9-s of his appreciation of your thoughtfulness. Y P.P.F. y P.P. 7. Very sincerely yours, q-a Me As jalland PRIVATE PACENTARY (itas De avb M Central Union Mession + P.O.7. February 20, 1940 9-B My dear Miss Baker: The President has received your letter and the card of birthday greetings and asks me to thank you ever so much for your kindness in send- XP.P.7. X P.7. ing those nice gifts to him. He wants you to know 9-S of his appreciation of your thoughtfulness. Y P.P.7. P.P. Very sincerely yours, q-a M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Martha D. Baker, Kernersville, North Carolina. avb a STAFF ROOM Thank septy P.7.7. q-B ct M.A.L. signature AB f my admiration e you on the P.T.L. while in office ell you that you accept the candidacy for office for another term. x Yours very sincerely, P.P.7. Mariha Martha D. of Baker Baker 9-P and es M MISS MARTHA D. BAKER KERNERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA pr.7 January 29, 1940 9-B President Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington, D. C. Honorable Mr. Roosevelt: AB These gifts are a token of my admiration and esteem. May I congratulate you on the many good things you have done while in office and take this opportunity to tell you that it is my sincere wish that you accept the candidacy for office for another term. x Yours very sincerely, P.P.7. Mariha as. Baker 9-P theroom ankle Martha D. Baker and es ary 20, 1940 P.P.7. 9-B pleased to betings and appreciates X P.P.7. od you to to of your 9-P fors, On OnYour Birthday LeHand SECRETARY Pietro Bonarrigo, Esq., 2325 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, New York, N.Y. es Just a message of remembrance On this, your day of days, May many birthdays come to you, and bring you joy always. Miss Martha Baker Pletro Bonarrigo, Esq., 2325 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, New York, N.Y. es y P.P.7. Transed nguiRm. February 20, 1940 9-B My dear Mr. Bonarrigo: The President was much pleased to receive your note of birthday greetings and wants you to know that he deeply appreciates X P.P.7. the friendly thought which prompted you to a-p p send him that nice gift, a product of your own handiwork. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Pietro Bonarrigo, Esq., 2325 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, New York, N.Y. es ahgel 2/20/40 & AVE. STAFF ROOM Thank M.A.L. signature JRE OF NT FOR P.T.L. WORK IT is IRY FOR : FRAIM ARE bad. WiSHiNG you a HAPPY biRTHdAY. A CITIZEN OF THE UNiTEd STATES. RESPECTFULLY YOURS Pietro Bonarrigo and 2/20/40 & 2325 ARTHUR AVE. BRONX N.Y. JAN. 27, 1940 DEAR PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT: I'm sending THIS PICTURE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AS A PRESENT FOR youR biRTHdAY. THIS PIECE of WORK WAS doNE by HAND STITCHING. IT is My OWN HAND WORK. I'm SORRY FOR NOT SENDING iT iN a COMPLETE FRAIM bECAUSE you KNOW THAT TIMES ARE bad. WiSHiNG you a HAPPY biRTHdAY. A CITIZEN OF THE UNiTEd STATES. RESPECTFULLY YOURS Pietro Bonarrigo p.p.7. B 73/12/100 2325 Anthur Ave. 3 Bronx n.y. Feb 14, 1940 / Dear Mr. President Roosenelf: pp.7. On Jan 27 I sent x254 you a picture of George Washington for your birthday. This picture was served by hand, by me in silk. l would like to know wherther or not you received it. l applied to the Post Office and they said to write to you asking you if you received it. I thank you. Sincerely yours Pietro Bromanigo