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PPF 9 PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE Gifts C Apr. -Oct. 1939 I PPF900151 Miss LeHond HI April 11, 1939 pr.7 q.c My dear Mr. Covici: I have received your letter of April fifth and have had pleasure in laying it before + the President. He thanks you very much indeed P.P.7.9.B for the copy of "The Grapes of Wrath" and has asked me to express his appreciation of your kind thoughtfulness in sending the volume to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Pascal Covici, Esq., The Vilcing Press, Inc., 18 East 48th Street, New York, N.Y. es PC/rw PASCAL COVICI Thank- Books Study Cubsia 11/11/39 PUBLISHERS THE VIKING PRESS INC NEW YORK NY Cable address Vikpress 18 EAST 48TH STREET Telephone WIckersham 2-1954 April 5, 1939 Miss Marguerite LeHand The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Miss LeHand, In talking to Fulton Oursler the other day we both agreed that President Roosevelt would probably love to read John Stein- beck's new novel, "The Grapes of Wrath." I do not remember ever sending him any books except his own "Government Not Politics," which I published, you may remember, before he was nominated for Presidency for the first time. Under separate cover a copy of "The Grapes of Wrath" is being mailed to you and I do hope you will find it convenient to bring it to the attention of the President. Although the book won't be published until April 14th we already have heard from a good many literary critics and many of them said that "The Grapes of Wrath" is the most significant piece of fiction ever published in America. Thanking you very kindly, believe me Yours respectfully Passallovia PC/rw PASCAL COVICI DANKERS RUST PP.7 q-e e April 17, 1939 My dear Mr. Compbell: R.P.7.9-B Your letter of April fourteenth has been received and I want to thank you, in the President's behalf, for your courtesy in letting him see the artificial bait which you enclosed. It is being returned to you herewith, however, as he feels that he should not deprive you of its possession. I am very sorry that we are unable to do x108 as you asic. The President simply has not the means to comply with the many requests for financial assistance constantly being received. Very sincerely yours, H. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY William Campbell, Esq., 804 Plesant Street, Saginaw, Michigan. Enclosure. Artificial bait returned to writer. get hing tackel is sent to you in a onatch Box ackf Type 39 Saginaw. mich april.14-19-39 14-19-39 PP7 my Dear Mr. President q-C I know that you are a Fisherman. and Would understand just What I mean I am sending you my Fishing artificial Bait. to see for your Self just what I got. I Concider it one of the best W.P.A Baita of today. you see I am a PP7 q.B Worker and I was getting a Dayes Made to Punch them out. on I Gayed off the the of Majili But From Flint. First mich aprial. got must now I Back cant on get welfare Дуеб cd. and In In a go Day and Half in 9 ovent to the Sporting Places and got Oarders Cancilthem for 200 BaitaBut Saginaw now - must Tum-Over- Turn- over- will in 5 Baits. I have I am 52. of ard old and has 4 more new Baits. besides this this one. within 3 0.4 ofears I could have 300 or 400 men on jobs I am Confident of that ageat is it True that I must be Throwin Back in the Junk Pile. if I can make 2 or 3. Bait's. Big enoug for you for Ocean. Fishing just let me know and Ill be glad to do so. if you Coul give me a helping hand. I Would be very thankful to you. yours Fronly wm bampbell the Fishing. 804 Plesant st Tackel is sent to you Saginaw mich WS Jos in a match Box besides Dhu and Dear President you will note these RUST PANY Baits. Can be made is 1939 in 5 Differnt Sign I have one Beg size PP7 7 inches Long. q-c red. your yours Troulay has noted its me to nd thought 804 Plesant. it "Wall and Saginaw mich is delighted Very sincerely yours, 1 PP7 q.B M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY r S. Sloan Colt, Esq., Bankers Trust Company, 16 Wall Street, New York, 11. Y. cd X BANKERS RUST COMPANY May 3, 1939 My dear Mr. Colt: PP7 q-c The President has received your letter of April twenty-sixth, and has noted with interest what you say. He asks me to thank you ever so much for your kind thought in sending him & copy of the book, "Wall and Nassan," and to assure you that he is delighted to have it. Very sincerely yours, 1 PP7 q.B M. a. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Y S. Sloan Colt, Esq., Bankers Trust Company, 16 Wall Street, New York, N. Y. cd the & Pre. m Judy Ah A to A BANKERS TRUST and COMPANY 53 NEW YORK 16 WALL STREET w FIFTH AVENUE AT 44 STREET LONDON 57 STREET AT MADISON AVENUE 26,OLD BROAD STREET, E.C.2. CABLE ADDRESS NEW YORK-BANKTRUST CABLE ADDRESS LONDON- BANTRUSCOM S. SLOAN COLT PRESIDENT 16 WALL STREET, NEW YORK April 26, 1939 The President, Washington, District of Columbia. Dear Mr. President: On April 30, 1789, New York was host to the na- tion when George Washington was inaugurated as President of the United States, in the Federal Hall which then stood at the corner of Wall and Nassau Streets in the City of New York. The population of the United States was then less than four million. This year, the City is host to the world at the New York World's Fair which opens on the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Washington's inauguration. The century and a half which has passed since that memorable date has added lustre to Washington's achieve- ments and new significance to the event. We have tried to re- create something of the spirit and atmosphere of the New York of 1789 in a small book called "Wall and Nassau," a copy of which is being forwarded to you under separate cover. I hope you will find it of interest. When you visit the New York World's Fair, please let us do anything we can to add to your pleasure. Showlott Sincerely yours, x come p.7.7c May 5, 1939 a From a Warm Springs Patient who is now holding an exhibition of water colors and wants very 5 much to send one of the 'Pine Woods of Ga. to skil the Pres. if he "will accept it as a token for of my personal regard and appreciationfor the 5/3025 many things you have done for those afflicted as we are" 26,1939 PP. me the q-c wanted il upon you. I am now having an ex hebition ytem water- X color paintings, in the private diving room here, which recently while corpined the prt. Infirmary. From this first show, upon which shops to q-p start a newlife and career, l have selected one, The Pine woods her, which l think you will enjoy. I shall feel greatly honored if you will acceptit as a take of my personal rejand and appreciation for the many things you have done dogo those afficted as we are, both here at the Waim springs and throughoutour country it along at the close of the e hibition here of of this is acceptable to you l shallsend may seventh. with deepent respect, I am Sencerely yours. John Cavaragh X Warm Springs, Georgia. oh st come A p.7. C May 5, 1939 M 5 askid JOHN P. CAVANAGH WARM SPRINGS FOUNDATION WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA 5/302 april 26, 1939 Dear mr. President, Irealize that frequently you are the q-C recipient of embanassing and unwanted gifts, the sfore I do not whil to impore upon you. I am now having an exhibition ptem water- X color paintings, in the private dining room here, which I did recently while corfined the Infirmary. From this first show, upon which thope to prt. q-p start a new life and career, I have selected one, The Pine woods her, which Ithe'k you will enjoy. I shall feel greatly honored if you will accept it as a take of my personal rejand and appreciation for the many things you have doge dogor those afficted as we are, both here at the Waim springs and throughout our country of this is acceptable to you l shallsend it along at the close of the et hibition here on may seventh. with deepent respect, I am Sincerely yours. John Caranezh X 1 augo 4 Warm Springs, Georgia. oh sheet not come C May 5, 1939 a P.P. May 3, 1939 q-c + My dear Mr. Cavanaugh: ppt. Your letter of April twenty-sixth q-p to the President has been received and noted with the deepest interest. He more than appre- ciates your kind offer to present the painting to him and asks me to thank you ever so much for the friendly spirit which prompted your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John P. Cavanaugh, Esq., Warm Springs Foundation, Warm Springs, Georgia. oh Brokeet come p.7.7c C May 5, 1939 aid file 9 to My dear Miss Cross: Your note to Mrs. Recsevelt of April X twenty-seventh has been referred to this office P.P.7.2 for reply. It was nice indeed of you to send the booklet to the President. You may be sure that he much appreciates your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Miss Belle Cross, 2904 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland. get 29047. Cabrert St.- by Vacky 5/3/39 Det Baltimou md. april 27 1939 Ind dear MAY 1939 ma. Roosevelt It- in only heareu you are Ro gine PP7 q-c and human - ("ive I hank Common as my Bhue sing that e frank- Ridge mountain far- reatly that mer, saya of me )- 1 it licity q-is that to smite itill ppt ppt q-g I am X to you thenk Inder cisted. rs, mailing a amile Reperate Correr, Iam esident Mr. W. H. Cochram, Dewar Manufacturing Company, 28-34 Thirty-fifth Street, Brooklyn, New York. pls little book - John Oxanhama The many nho sould Save the norld"_ to our mother President It in put the book into his hands ? in your Care nill you pleast get an my Twaker friends say I wave had a Concern, for over eight dent Rooundt There must be Rome g months, to get this look to. Prear, measage in it for him. nith lighest regards to you most amarily (Min) Belle Cross May 5, 1939 TP7 My dear Mr. Cochram: q-c Permit me to acknowledge and thank you for your letter of May fourth, advising that you are sending the President & portable frank- furter grill. While your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated, I feel I should advise you that the President can accept gifts only when it is understood that there will be no publicity in connection with their presentation. ppt q-is ppt q-g If, in view of the above, you still X desire the President to have this grill, I am sure your courtesy will be greatly appreciated. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. W. H. Cochram, Dewar Manufacturing Company, 28-34 Thirty-fifth Street, Brooklyn, New York. pls DEWAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1905 - INCORPORATED 1914 Carbide and Electric Lamps for Mines, Railroads, Camps Gas Appliances- Metal Specialties 430-438 SPRUCE ST. BUSH TERMINAL NO. 4 SCRANTON, PA. we Recept M H 28-34 THIRTY-FIFTH ST., BROOKLYN, N.Y. TELEPHONE 3-3700 TELEPHONE SUNSET 6-5641 CABLE ADDRESS DEWMANCO WESTERN UNION CODE Brooklyn,N.Y., May 1, 1939. Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park N.Y. Dear Mr. President: Noting your leaning toward Frankfurters and Roll for summer consumption, and thinking a portable device for serv- ing them might be a real convenience, I am sending you one. This can be used any place where current is avail- able- in the house or on a lawn, and has a capacity of at least 350 an hour, on a low current consumption. I hope you will be sufficiently interested to have it tested and am sure you will find it does a better job than any other way of serving frankfurters. There is nothing to wear out and it will last indefinitely. Very respectfully, C/M May 10, 1939 My dear Mr. Cochrane: Mr. Early han handed me your letter of May eighth. Thank you ever so much in the President's behalf for the grill. It is being sent to Hyde Park and I want to assure you that the friendly thought which prompted its presenta- tion is deoply appreciated. Very sincerely yours, H, A. Lelland PRIVATE SECRETARY W. H. Cochrane, Esq., Bush Terminal No. 4, 28-34 Thirty-Fifth Street, Brooklyn, New York. es 4 ghout Area goven to ANY ESTABLISHED 1905 - INCORPORATED 1914 is Railroads, Camps BUSH TERMINAL NO. 4 28-34 THIRTY-FIFTH ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y. TELEPHONE SUNSET 6-5641 CABLE ADDRESS "DEWMANCO" WESTERN UNION CODE and 5/10/29 Brooklyn, N.Y., May 8, 1939. ss Mr. Stephen Early White House Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of May 5th, perhaps I should have stated that the Grills are not now being marketed. The people we made them for gave up in '34 and we had several left which Frankfurters. we have been distributing to folks with a leaning toward Any publicity given the grill would have to come from Hyde Park. People who use the Grills say they do something to the "franks" that no other cooking does, but it is out of our line and we do not sell them. Very truly yours, DEWAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY C/M DEWAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY established 1905 - INCORPORATED 1914 Carbide and Electric Lamps for Mines, Railroads, Camps Gas Appliances- Metal Specialties 430-438 SPRUCE ST. BUSH TERMINAL NO. 4 SCRANTON, PA. 28-34 THIRTY-FIFTH ST., BROOKLYN, N.Y. TELEPHONE 3.3700 TELEPHONE SUNSET 6-5641 CABLE ADDRESS DEWMANCO" WESTERN UNION CODE and 5/10/89 Brooklyn, N.Y., May 8, 1939. ss Mr. Stephen Early White House Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of May 5th, perhaps I should have stated that the Grills are not now being marketed. The people we made them for gave up in '34 and we had several left which Frankfurters. we have been distributing to folks with a leaning toward Any publicity given the grill would have to come from Hyde Park. People who use the Grills say they do something to the "franks" that no other cooking does, but it is out of our line and we do not sell them. Very truly yours, DEWAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY. C/M minone ??? THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 15, 1939. MEMORANDUM FOR PAT McKENNA: Fill Please arrange to have some ppt. q.8 strawberries, coming in by air mail, up in the main office, about 5:45 this afternoon. A picture will be taken of Congressman Jere Cooper, a young lady, the strawberries, etc., in front of the building. p.r.7. E.M.W. q-C (.t THE WHITE HOUSE q.e WASHINGTON May 15, 1939. MEMORANDUM FOR PAT McKENNA: Please arrange to have some strawberries, coming in by air mail, up in the main office, about 5:45 this afternoon. A picture will be taken of Congressman Jere Cooper, a young lady, the strawberries, etc., in front of the building. B.M.W. MIREAW THE MHILE 2 P May 25, 1939 MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY EARLY: Congressnan Jere Cooper of Tennessee, in whose district the fumous strasberries grou, 1a presenting a crate, along with a lovely girl, to The President this afternoon after his conference. The President personally promised this to Mr. Cooper, and that he and the young lady could have pictures taken with one of the Secretaries. I shall, unfortunately for me, be in Charlottesville, Virginia. The President promised that they could have all the ictures taken that they wished of Congressenan Cooper, the girl, and one of us. Cooper, as you know, is the President's mainstay in this tax proposition. R.H.N. minone p.p. + q-c May 31, 1939. Dear Russell:- It is awfully good of you to send xpp.7 me that delightful book by Mr. Tyler. It is G.B high time that we have a history of the early days of steam navigation. It seems to be splendidly done and I have taken much interest in reading it. Affectionately, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT XXPRA Russell 0. Clark, Esq., c/o 0. S. Trench & Co., 111 John Street, New York, N. Y. therm P.P.7 q.c July 7, 1939 My dear Mr. Kemp: The President was particularly pleased to receive the book, "Monuments Come memorating the Centenary of Texas Independence". He wants you and the members of the Commission of Control for the Texas Centennial to know how much he appreciates the thoughtful spirit which prompted you to send it. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY L. W. Kemp, Esq., The Commission of Control for the Texas Centennial, 214 Westmoreland Avenue, Houston, LBE Texas. Propledy pl.t mr July 7, 1939 C 9 - My dear Mr. Clarks Your friendly note has been received and the President asks me to thank you very much for the copy of your book, "Alaska, the Last Prontier". He in (lad to have the volume x400. alaska and approciates the friendly thought which prompted you to send 1t to him. Very sincerely yours, H. A, LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Heary W, Clark, Esq., Director, Department of Athletics, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvenia. es 6-6-L D.L. REEVES Graduate Manager 1 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE & EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA Department of Athletics and Physical Education June 15, 1939 The President White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: I am sending you, under separate cover, a copy of my book on Alaska, entitled "Alaska, the Last Frontier,' in which I thought you might be interested in view of the possibility of your trip there this summer. I have had the pleasure of meeting you on your visits to Cambridge, and of knowing your boys while they were going through college. I hope that you will be able to take the trip to Alaska, because I know you will enjoy it. Faithfully yours, Henry Vo.Clark TRANSLATOR'S SUMMARY OF COMMUNICATION p.p.t Language in which written: French q.c reed Date of communication: March 21, 1939 Addressed to: The President ibeli/he Name and address of writer: Willy Chalom, 34, rue Soliman Pacha, Cairo, Egypt. Substance of statements made by the writer: He encloses a copy of a telegram he sent to Mr. Chamberlain and which lack of money prevented him from cabling the President. This telegram suggests a world-wide movement to demand of the German people, in order to preserve peace and under threat of progressive political isolation, the ousting of Adolph Hitler. Under separate cover he is sending the President a copy of a book recently published in Paris, with the xipt 4.B B collaboration of Jules Levy. It is entitled "Nous venons de Palestine" [We Come from Palestine]. Request made in communication: Remarks: TR:AVA Language in which written: French Date of communication: March 21, 1939 Addressed to: The President Name and address of writer: Willy Chalom, 34, rue Soliman Pacha, Cairo, Egypt. Substance of statements made by the writer: He encloses a copy of a telegram he sent to Mr. Chamberlain and which lack of money prevented him from cabling the President. This telegram suggests a world-wide movement to demand of the German people, in order to preserve peace and under threat of progressive political isolation, the ousting of Adolph Hitler. Under separate cover he is sending the President B. copy of a book recently published in Paris, with the collaboration of Jules Levy. It is entitled "Nous venons de Palestine" [We Come from Palestine]. Request made in communication: Remarks: TR:AVA ÉTUDE DE MRE. WILLY CHALOM 34, RUE SOLIMAN PACHA TÉLÉPHONE 53923 AVOC PRÈS LA COUR D'APPEL LE CAIRE, LE 2I Mars I939 MONSTEUR FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT Maison Blanche Washington.- Cher Monsieur, Je vous fais parvenir le texte d'une dépêche que j'ai adressée à Mr. Neville Chamberlain et que le manque de moyens m'a empeché d'adresser également et simultanzment à vous.- Vous êtes cependant un des hommes du monde vers qui tous les yeux se tournent, et je voudrais espérer que le texte de ma dépêche trouve en vous l'écho dont il a besoin.- Je saisis l'ocasion que j'ai de m'adres- ser à vous pour vous envoyer sous pli postal séparé un exemplaire de "Nous venons de Palestine" le Livre que j'ai fais paraftre cet été en collaboration avec Jules Levy aux Editions Victor Attinger de Paris.- Veuillez agréer, Cher Monsieur, l'ex- pression de mes sentiments les plus dévoués.- Monsieur NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN Downing Street London.- En ces heures difficiles, je me permets de vous preposer d'organiser avec le concours des Nations du Monde un mouvement tendant à exiger du peuple allemand, pour sauver la pa 1x et sous menace d'une politique progressive d'isölement, la démission d'Adolphe Hitler.- Lorsqu'un sentiment qui répond depuis y longtemps à la conscience universelle, et qui est inscrit dans le coeur de toutes les mères, est appuyé par la plupart des pays, 11 trouve rapidement ses moyens de route, et il nºy a ni traditions n1 forma- lisme qui sauraient l'entraver.- :-:-:-: WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION R- ? Its up to OF NORTH CAROLINA some of you(ale) of 12/5/39 File WPA, Federal Art School Orange Street School Building Asheville, North Carolina June 8, 1939 P P . 7 q-C Mr. Marvin McIntire 102 Macon Avenue Asheville, North Carolina Dear Mr. McIntire: x69 X We have a thirteen year old Boy Scout who has been in our school for fifteen months specializing in small pieces made from pewter and in sterling silver jewelry. xpst 9-5 He has completed an individual cream and sugar set of pewter which he wants President Roosevelt to have. David would like to present XPP.7 this himself while President Roosevelt is in Asheville this summer, 9.P but if you think this would be impossible, will you please write us your idea of the best time and way for us to get this gift from our student to Mr. Roosevelt. x444.c mircul by I shall appreciate any suggestion you send us as want our students to get every joy possible out of their work, but am sure you know much better than I whether or not David can expect enough of President Roosevelt's time to receive this little gift while in X200-DDD muscel Asheville. Sincerely yours Sucille Chinnock (Mrs.) Lucille Chinnock C Acting Supervisor WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION OF NORTH CAROLINA file WPA, Federal Art Project Orange Street School Building Asheville, North Carolina July 7, 1939 Mr. Edwin M. Watson, Brigadier General United States Army The White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Watson: Thank you for your letter in reference to the small gift made by one of our scouts for President Roosevelt. David was pleased with your plan to arrange for one of the secretaries to receive the gift for the President, and we shall all look forward to his visit to Asheville. by Sincerely yours Ducille Chinnock (Mrs.) Lucille Chinnock C Acting Supervisor June 21, 1939 My dear Mrs. Chinnock: Reference 1s made to your letter of June eighth to Mr. McIntyre, forwarded by him to the White House for consideration, in which you ask that, if possible, a thirteen year old Boy Scout be permitted to present a set of pewter to the President at the time of his visit to Asheville. Frankly, I doubt very much whether the rigid schedule, which must necessarily be followed by the President in order to complete his program, would permit of a personal presen- tation. However, if it is agreeable to David, we will endeavor to arrange for one of the Secretaries to receive the set for the President. I will advise you further just as soon as plans for the visit to Asheville are more definite. Sincerely yours, by RDWIN M. WATSON Brigadier General, U. S. Array Mrs. Lucile Chinnock, Acting Supervisor, WPA, Federal Art School, Orange Street School Building, Asheville, North Carolina. July 7, 1939 p.p.7. q.e My dear Mr. Cavanagh: I am exceedingly sorry for the delay in telling you how delighted the President was to receive the picture you sent him some- time ago. He was particularly glad to have it and wants you to know how appreciative he is of your thought of him. The good wishes expressed in your letter are heartily reciprocated. by Very sincerely yours, 9 M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY CWS John P. Cavanagh, Esq., Warm Springs Foundation, Warm Springs, Georgia. Thank TM NYM JOHN P. CAVANAGH WARM SPRINGS FOUNDATION WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA may 8th 1939 P.P7. Dear mr. President, q.c C The painting, about which I wrote to you last week, has her shipped today. I lope that it willicall to you, in some small way, the quit of this lovely place, and that you may know, how inspiring you have her to those fus who have followed you here. with my hert wishes for your con- tinued good health, I am. Very sincerely your John Plavanagh LBE Bakery P.P. mr quatters July 6, 1939 q-c C My dear Mr. Carter: The President was particularly pleased to receive the fly which you sent him. He does indeed appreciate your friendly thought, and I have pleasure in extending to you his best wishes. Very sincerely yours, M.A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY bby Victor Carter, Jr., Esq., e Newport, Vermont. LBE a # PHONE 850 B 235 S. MAIN STREET Day- Lite Bakery OUR QUALITY PRODUCTS MADE p.p.7. q-c MOTHER QUIT BAKING Rocky Mount, N.C. January 28, 1939. absol 2-2-39 Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of United States The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: We have today shipped to you, via express, a loaf of bread made at the*Day Lite Bakery Rocky Mount, North Carolina, by Mr. Meyer Collis, who has sent you several bakery items on different occasions. This loaf of bread has thirteen stars in the center, denoting the original thirteen states and around the top, has fifty seven braids denoting your age. It weighs approximately sixty pounds. We trust we will have the honor of sending to you many more remembrances. Wishing you many happy returns of the day and with continued success, we are es Sincerely, DAY LITE BAKERY SG:w pp.7. 7 February 2, 1939 q-c My dear Mr. Gold: The President was much pleased to receive your letter of birthday greetings and has asked me to tell both you and Mr. Myer Collis how much he appreciates the friendly spirit which prompted you to send such an un- usual loaf of bread to him. He has noted with much interest what you say about it, The President wants everyone concerned to know that he is most grateful for the contribution to the Infantile Paralysis Fund, Very sincerely yours, M. A. Lelland bby PRIVATE SECRETARY , Saul Gold, Esq., - Day Lite Bakery, 235 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, es a 9 Pros nowils study 7 July 10, 1939 P.P.7. q-c Gentlemen: Please accept the President's thanks for the books which you were good enough to send him. He wants you to know that your courtesy is indeed appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand bby PRIVATE SECRETARY , X# ppt; 4466 e Century Association, 7 West Forty Third Street, New York, N. Y. ia id Pros Study p.p.7. July 26, 1939 q-c Dear Clarence: X Thank you for the copy of "Cannon's Procedure" which you wore kind enough to x autograph for me. So far as a layman can PP7 9-B tell, from close observation of you in action from San Francisco to Philadolphia, the old parliamontarian still has the satis- faction of being his country's leading authority on procedure. Very sincerely yours, bby F. D. R. 3, e JHR:G e Honorable Clarence Cannon House of Representatives d Washington, D. C. e upion TÉLÉPHONE: PROVENCE 15-43 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON ADRESSE TÉLÉGR. THEOCHAMP. REG.DU COMMERCE SEINE N°50.152 July 26, 1939 st the 19th 1939 Memorandum For Miss LeHand. 710/9/39 Congressman Cannon sent, through me, this autographed copy of his book to the President. I have prepared a draft of a Franklin D. Roosevelt letter for the President's signature in case he wants to send it. Washington D. C. JHR James Rowe, Jr. rested in Philately, a hobby ing your scant leisure, ou with a copy of the 1 enough to acknowledge the same privilege and on just out. interest you I have the honour to remain Yours respectfully. The TÉLÉPHONE: Théodore Champion PROVENCE 15-43 ADRESSE TÉLÉGR. EXPERT ET ÉDITEUR THEOCHAMP. REG.DU COMMERCE 13, RUE DROUOT SEINE N° 50.152 PARIS August the 19th 1939 TIMBRES - POSTE POUR COLLECTIONS not rud 10/9/39 710/9/39 pr.7. resident Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington D. C. 9' Mr. President Knowing you to be interested in Philately, a hobby to which you dedicate ourself during your scant leisure, I ventured last year to present you with a copy of the X203-A French Catalogue and you were kind enough to acknowledge it. May I have this year the same privilege and send you a copy of the new edition just out. Hoping that it will interest you I have the honour to remain Yours respectfully. The I sent I sent to to Press mrs. Industrial oft Associated 2 have Storeson ppt q.c August 30, 1939 My dear Mr. Cannon: This is just a little note at the President's request to thank you ever so much for the friendly interest which prompted you to send him that gift. This token of your esteem and good will is deeply appre- ciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Walter Cannon, Esq., 162 Hill Street, Orange, New Jersey. eke I to Pres study sent I sent to mrs. Somewville oft n pt Arminh shink A 162 Hier N 5 m Ash * Hange 4. aug 21, 1939 Hox. F.D. Rossevelt, he achiel U. S. american 8.30.39 8/2/12 Whete House wash ingram D.C. Tres! under separate Coneral I and here a lillle taken much sending you h hands. - made by my and edb The fairt in a finch bar and a Knife Combin ation. I sent to to Pres mrs. 1 mr have The finch has is to hills and Knife is pun then off your to Cut them 9 loose Their rithe hatchet that washin stan used to chap the cherry tree but have Can use it chew down, and after you have use them Keep them an remembrance edb of an aed W.R. a. black Smith, waeter Cannon I sent I sent to to Pres mrs. Study ppt ma.hans August 31, 1939 q.C My dear Colonel Calixte: The President and Mrs. Roosevelt have asked me to thank you ever so much for those two copies of "Haiti" which you were good enough to send them. They want you to know that your kind thought is deeply appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M, A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Colonel D. P. Calixte, 505 Lenox Avenue, New York, N. Y. edb not T.A. mn nones August 31, 1939 ppt q.c My dear Mr. Caldwell: It was nice of you to send the Presi- dent a copy of the book "My Philosophy of Life". You may be sure that he much appreciates your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Robert J. Caldwell, Esq., 166 East 66th Street, cd New York, II. Y. not Nihnnito P.R. ril 2 I August 29, 1939 P.P.7 q.c My dear Miss Deakins: Replying to your letter of August twenty-fourth to the President the watermelon has been received and the President asks if you Amon will not be good enough to toll Mr. Carter, xxx11.7 when he returns, how much he appreciates his thought of him. He also sends his thanks to you for your kindness in the matter. Very sincerely yours, X P P.7 9.W M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Miss Katrine Deakins, Fort North Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas. edb not FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM we MORNING EVENING SUNDAY FORT WORTH. TEXAS AMON G. CARTER, PRESIDENT August 24, 1939. THE WHITE HOUSE Auc 26 8 47 AM '39 RECEIVED President Franklin D. Roosevelt, The White House, epara Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: Due to Mr. Carter's absence from the state it has been impossible to make up our list and send watermelons to all of the friends he usually remembers with such. However, he telephonedme from Colorado Springs to be sure and send you a watermelon despite this situation. I hope the melon arrives in good condition. If you will have it placed on ice for four or five days it will be more appetizing. Sincerely, Katrine Deakins Secy. to Mr. Carter. Alibonito, P.R. September 21/291 III well From Edward 607 gov. E, chance st. Nouse. mobile ala. President Alin Roosevelt 9.c Sept LL. 1939 pr.7 washington, D.C. of labor be included in the 3" C.I.O., 80 long as labor Dear Sir - Some time Ass't Secly of War for prepara- 2 - E.B.) ago when I was on the smobile City mef in Japan Bive there was Bive Hundr -ed Came gap aloud meachants ship at One time seeing Silks or most any thing you wantesto all the our buy well lise Crew I spient about $3 8000 yen and harc IT 10/ "III 110% It has always been my am bition to continue painting, but my economic condition does not Nouse. H Pres. Roosevect I think lots of you I carry your of labor be included in the Pi cture every P or C.I.O., 80 long as labor where I go a Ass't Secly of War for prepara- 42 - E.B.) live Long may you which Deliver Witho to the mef a pillon top to you, Did you get well I must close it ? and my Picture, let hate Die, no one can ever take you Best Place, wishis for you and yours Famly Eedward Enon Change It has always been my am bition to continue and 1 harc IT 10/ "III NOTE painting, but my economic condition does not Nouse. TEAM airman 0 RATION JEWMOCKRACY CARTOON SHO AGENTS, telegraphers TORS & 100 ter asking that no representative of labor be included in the idustries Board from either A.F.L. or C.I.O., 80 long as labor ferred by memo dated 9/28/39 to the Ass't Secly of War for prepara- ply to this memo in file as of 6/3/42 - E.B.) 2 D mef 25 painting, but my economic condition does not It has always been my am bition to continue and harc IT 10/ "III NOT Hibonito, P.R. September 21/39 1 The White House BOSLEY, O. O. - Gen. Chairman BROTHERHOOD OF RAILWAY AGENTS, TELEGRAPHERS AND SIGNAL OPERATORS Oakland, California September 25, 1959 Letter asking that no representative of labor be included in the personnel of the War Industries Board from either A.F.L. or C.I.O., so long as labor remains divided. Referred by memo dated 9/28/39 to the Ass't Secly of War for prepara- tion of reply. (No reply to this memo in file as of 6/3/42 - E.B.) See 407 mef 25 painting, but my economic condition does not It has always been my am bition to continue and harc IT 10/ "III Alibonito, P.R. September "OD 21/39 y The White House. Non. President of Washington. U.S.A. Dift q-C My clear Mr. Jaranklin P. Roosotald I am sending an oleum picture pointed by hand to your Non. Madam Wife Mrs. Eleanor Roiserett And at this time I haven't received any opinion or any criti- cisim a aboutit The Title of the oloum Picture is the following. yes-fr. Spring Time in our Country P.R. Will you please, inform aboutiti It will be interested to know aboutit, because I hare The International in another oleum picture in exhibition Corporation Hall." Iam 24 years old and I hare never study dy pointing, for that reason Iwould like to know what's your opinion. I have also painted your picture and at the side of the picture The American Flag presenting your third Presidential Term and I hare it in my home. painting, but my economic condition does not It has always been my am bition to continue (2) formite it. With Thanks in adrance I remain Aibonito P.R. Sept. 21/39. 21 September 29, 1939 Respectfully referred to the Secretary 2 s of the Treasury for preparation of appropriate reply. by EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President To the Pres., 9/22/39 X Sheridan Downey, U.S. Senate, Wash., D. C. Re the Treasury's regulation of July 28th, restrigting the $100 tourists' customs exemption at San Diego to those remaining 24 hours in Mexico. 1 x146-a 1939 Treas, files have gone to Hyde Pack September 28, 1939 A Respectfully referred to the Assistant Secretary of War for prepara- tion of reply. x25 407 s EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President hm + by Letter from 0. 0. Bosley, General Chairman, Brotherhood of Railway Agents, Telegraphers and Signal Operators, Lodge No. 7, Oakland, California, (Fruitvale Box 24), 9/25/39 to the President. Asks that no representative of labor be included in the personnel of the War Industries Board, from either A.F.L. or C.I.O, so long as labor remains divided. X142 X # 2546 mfile M no reply to this memo as 076/3/42. EB, ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. y R r BOSLEY, O. O. - Gen. Chairman BROTHERHOOD OF RAILWAY AGENTS, TELEGRAPHERS AND SIGNAL OPERATORS Oakland, California September 25, 1939 Letter asking that no representative of labor be included in the personnel of the War Industries Board from either A.F.L. or C.I.O., so long as labor remains divided. Referred by memo dated 9/28/39 to the Ass't Sec'y of War for prepara- tion of reply. (No reply to this memo in file as of 6/3/42 - E.B.) See 407 mef 142 ff ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. y DEPARTMENT OF STATE NAME WASHINGTON In reply refer to PR P.P.7. qc September 28, 1939 My dear Miss LeHand: X I am returning herewith the enclosed copy of the 1940 issue of the Yvert et Tellier-Champion Stamp P.P.7.37-E x13.c e Catalogue, sent to the President by Mr. Théodore s Champion. The American Ambassador in Paris has been re- quested to thank the sender on behalf of the President for this gift. AN Sincerely yours, Stanley Woodward X 20 Acting Chief of Protocol. Enclosure: Stamp catalogue. Miss Marguerite A. LeHand, Private Secretary to the President, The White House. CHAMPION, Theodore 13, Rue Drouot, 10/12/38 Paris, France. Re: Sends a copy of the new French Yvert and Tellier-Champion catalog. tx STATE New York, N.Y. es 89 Pres Study MAris October 9, 1939 ppt q-C s My dear Colonel Calixte: Permit me, please, to thank you in the President's behalf for the copy of the ff book on Haiti which you sent to him. He has asked me to express his appreciation of your if X courtesy. 9-C C Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Colonel D. P. Calixte, c/o Malliet & Company, 209 West 125th Street, New York, N.Y. es 39 on X October 9, 1939 PP7 C_ q-C My dear Mr. Godard: The President has asked me to thank you ever SU much for the copy of s the Connecticut State Register and Manual for 1939. He wants you to know that he appreciates your kind thought in sending ff it. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY CWS George S. Codard, Rsq., State Librarian, Connecticut State Library, X Hartford, Connecticut. 39 m.m. mm Morris October 11, 1939 p.p.7 9-C My dear Mrs. Clark: Your nice letter of October fifth has been received and you may be sure that the Presi- dent much appreciates your courtesy in sending him the book you mention. He has asked me to tell you X , 7 as that he is deeply grateful for your prayers. G-B Very sincerely yours, ely M, A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Mrs. Sherman J, Clark, T.A. Route 4g Nampa, Idaho. es Thank m AL Nampa, dda R.4. President F. H. Roosevelh Qeh. 5-1939 Washington, D.C. Kind President:- S as I know you have the heart of this great nation on your hands. chin sending you a small book that will help and incourage you. Title of the book. "United States in Prophecy." The Lord bless you din praying for you, as I know your hands are full, and you camoh standin human strength alone. book which I believe will prove a blessing Trusting you receive and read this Timely to you. yours sincerely. Mrs. Sherman I. Clark. Pres study 1 7 October 16, 1939 pp.7 T.A 7 0 October 16, 1939 P.P.A P 9-C My dear Mrs. Campbell: for It was nice indeed of you to send E the books, as well as the clippings and prayer, to the President. lle thanks you ever so much and wants you to know that he is deeply grate- 2 ful for your friendly thought of him. ly Very sincerely yours, l 1. its M. A. LeHand 7 PRIVATE SECRETARY to Mrs. W, E. Campbell, Wellsville, Kansas. es + Pres study The y October 16, 1939 P.P.7 9-c 39 My dear Mr. Carrick: The President thanks you for the copy 40 X P ! of "Three Years Down". He asks me to express q-B his appreciation of your courtesy in sending the volume to him. for Very sincerely yours, a / M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY 2 X by Lynn Carrick, Esq., id Carrick & Evans, Inc., 1. 20 Fast 57th Street, its New York, N.Y. es 7 to + carvine. 11 Greenlenf CARRICK & EVANS INC BOOK PUBLISHERS E 20 E.57 ST NEW YORK ORICAL QUINCY 10/16/35 O PRESIDENTS October 9, 1939 pp,7, My dear Mr. President: I'm taking the liberty of sending you 11 9-c 3 an advance copy of Jonathan Norton Leonard's 4 THREE YEARS DOWN which we are to publish on October 20th. The subject of this book is one that should be of particular interest to you, and the manner of treatment makes it, to my mind, one of the most entertaining books of the year. Fl In Very respectfully yours, LYNN Carrick The President The White House Washington. D. C her In in in q in mwd it 11 Greenlenf St.Quincyt EXHIBIT IN HISTORICAL QUINCY HOME OF TWO PRESIDENTS 1 bilcom fen of it . gringe pp.7. July 14, 1933 q-c 39 40 My dear Mr. Carney: Your letter of July tenth has been received and the President requests me to thank for you cordially for the interesting painting of the homes of John and John Quincy Adams which you were good enough to send him. He is glad to have this painting and greatly appreciates u your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, bly ed its M. A. LeHAND Private Secretary q to William C. Carney, Esq., 17 Greenleaf Street, Quincy, Massachusetts. mwd it 11 Greenlenf It.Quinky EXHIBIT IN HISTORICAL QUINCY HOME OF TWO PRESIDENTS July 10-33 UNROE FAXON To, f Gallery The President of the United States; Director - TEL. GRA. 1789-R Executive Mansion, recid a October 16-39 Washington, D.C. enduct; 76/5/40 Sir; Hand; you with a faciling uting of the adam two By mail, I am fresenting hair Cornell Carvery of the homes of John us of the vir Presidents and hower. John Quiney adams Mr. Camey recently am wufiling run This was fainted fresions May I throwbly to the time of your cather in the White ting their received heatoring the great me for miting of / grave Unsion mut planse, if from at during montents Wollaston Woman's Club Mr. and Mrs. Harry E.D. Gould Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. Funnell can, grant any request. interest in matter, Grateful tr the for you I am slightent fun Caroline Smith Camey 11 Greenlenf St. Quincy EXHIBIT IN HISTORICAL QUINCY HOME OF TWO PRESIDENTS ART NROE FAXON honor of risiting there Gallery homez nin Quincy. rector - TEL. GRA. 1789-R / October 16-39 your alhedient Serrant, 7 deduct; 76/5/40 William C. Carney Hand; 17 Green leaf ST. him Cornell Carvery Quincy, Mark. ,vin Presidents 1/2 of adama iting the of the two h. Camey recently m enufiling run May I atten in the White ting their received me for miting flaure, if from t during mounents Wollaston Woman's Club Mr. and Mrs. Harry E.D. Gould Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. Funnell Earl, grant any request. interest in matter, Grateful tr the for you I am slightent fun Caroline Smith Camey 11 Greenlenf St. Quincy EXHIBIT IN HISTORICAL QUINCY HOME OF TWO PRESIDENTS DUINCY ART W CENTER MR. HENRY MUNROE FAXON Donor of Gallery CAROLINE SMITH CARNEY, Director - TEL. GRA. 1789-R QUINCY. SAVISSACHUSENS ROW To Miss YeHand October 16-39 Secretary to the President; 76/5/40 My Dear Miss LeHand; SPONSOR MEMBERS Mayor Thomas Burgin Mr. and Mrs. Delcevare King Fram Rhis Houses homes of Presidents adam mesented a faciling the of My husband Wilhiam Cornell the Causery two Mr. and Mrs. Henry Munroe Faxon Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rice Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Claff Mr. and Mrs. Forrest I. Neal family visit shutty Quincy after M. our Camey recently Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Foster Rev. and Mrs. Howard Key Bartow Miss Helen C. Gilbert fassed ant activities away and have I am May enufiling I run the your of a beatter in ash if The pinting their the received White House Fagine me for miting montents DONOR MEMBERS my humble request during Wollaston Woman's Club of grave tension flease, if from Mr. and Mrs. Harry E.D. Gould Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. Funnell can, grant any request. interest in matter, Grateful tr the for you I am slightent Obsolventy fun Caroline Smith Camey 11 Greenlenf Nov 7,1939. Missy: We cannot locate the painting. It was sent to attic of White House offices and when the 3rd floor was put in, all the stuff which had accumulated there was sent to the Garage. Mr. Norris has looked in the Garage and we have searched other places where it might have been put, but we can't find it. P.T.L. P H 98 5 I( TANK Re Э. ni her olic S Ban ter: 7 ree Reception to Be He o!u B/N S Vet In Honor of Com овл mq eta S VT the yea ad IN 0 Mrs. Bonsteel: I see no reason for me holding this. All memos. seem to be thrust my way since Mrs. Larrabee has turned over the gift dept. to me, Will you file so if anything comes in on it, you will have a record. Thanks! M. eben P H 98 for TANK Re ni tel olic Ban ree Reception to Be S Vel In Honor of Com pa3 mq eta S VT oria sen eac pe IN 0 know about this. P.T.L. P H 98 to TANK Re Э. ni tel olic Ban Creat ree Reception to Be H oru В Д Vel In Honor of Com rad mq eta S UT oria sen yea ad IN 0 Carney, W. C. Quincy, Mass. Painting of John Quincy Adams.Home. ATTIC Rec'd and sent to Miss Le Hand. P H 98 son TANK Re OJ ni tel olic Ban ree 7: Reception to Be S Vel In Honor of Com рал mq ete S VT sen yes ad IN 0 WASHINGTON H 98 son TANK Re ni tel IC olic S Ban ter: ree 7 Reception to Be He 19 Thi PA in In Honor of Com овл mq eta S VT oria 6017 ea ad IN 0 QUINCY PATRIOT LEDGER, MANY ATTEND her ing ere- ART EXHIBIT der ship Drawings by Children At- tring tract Favorable in- Comment of call. The long cherished dream of ting William C. Carney of Greenleaf give street, well known in art circles, in who years ago expressed the desire rned to instruct a class of little children and in the fundamentals of art, cul- ged minated at the community rooms of the Wollaston Branch library Sat- tom urday afternoon when the work of will almost 40 boys and girls from all the sections of the city was exhibited. red Guests of honor at the exhibit nds were Mayor Charles A. Ross, Rep- ove resentative John P. Flavin, Galen his W. Hill of the Thomas Crane Public ble; Library, through whose generosity the class is permitted to use the ial community rooms, Mrs. Hill, Miss of Helen Ash, assistant director of c- art in the public schools; Miss Marion Ash, and Miss Katherine Saville, librarian of the Wollaston library. rs st Addressing the children, Mayor Au 50- Ross stressed the importance of pr the appreciation of art, and the 0. ed opportunity being accorded the city C1 in having such a class for its chil- ol, ye dren. Rep. Flavin drew compari- ne- an sons in the opportunities of yester- La day and today. He expressed thanks 53, sa to Mr. Carney for giving SO gener- an ne- ously of his talent and time in the th training of the children, enabling tw them to see beauty in everything ha at along life's pathway. bu ton The work was the product of a year's instruction by Mr. Carney, of im sponsored by the Quincy Art for League, each Saturday afternoon, SUL and judging by the enthusiasm with me om- which the children regard their work, it is a labor of love, not May only on the part of the teacher but also on the part of the pupils. Examples of color in crayon; ades charcoal and pencil drawings, ead- striking in the trueness of line, ties: grace, and the exactness with which the young lovers of art caught the It orial spirit of the subjects, were shown pre M. in the exhibit, a large number of bly etail them indicating great promise and out talent. The drawings were made in t burn from casts, real-life flowers brought after rade to the classes by Mrs. Carney, who elec is its manager, and still-life articles Mrs. Vet- in the homes of the pupils. a W nion By far one of the most interest- mat V. as ing exhibits sponsored by the Art last reet, League this season, the show was mar tery, attended not only by parents and plea friends of the teacher and exhibi- loss Band tors, but by many who were inter- mor plice ested in the artistic promise of the pas held. work. Assisting Mrs. Carney as low nite hostess were Miss Leonora Colom- was res- bo, Mrs. Alice Ferguson, and Miss sem Rev. Mary Kimball. Dainty refreshments, 1919 of the cakes being contributed, by mas 868; mothers of the children, were served and His during the afternoon, the boys and Bar dge girls being marshalled together for cha their serving by Miss Colombo. con rch Music and dancing was enjoyed by ent members of the class. wo Included in the exhibit were ncy pas rial drawings by the following children: Fe Suzanne Beech, Doris Scott, John ue. las Clark, Frank Turner, Ethel Mar- ton sea der. Peggy Smith, George Borst, ton gra Mabel Schwab, James Reed, Wil- Ch tery liam Buckley, Geraldine White, tion Ru John Meyer, Dorothy Driscol, Char- R. se lotte Downs, Marjorie Stanton, An- ch is tonie DeLacy, Ruth Olive, Archer ex Pleadwell Winnifred Brown. Wil- Ledg hore Towns 6, 1933 TANK Reception to Be He In Honor of Com S S Ф is e d ng Photo by Rice nt JAMES H. WEBB is Past Department Commander ini 22 A reception is to be held in honor own dy of G. A. R. Department Commander of gr ter Frederick H. Bishop of Wollaston citize this evening in Elks' ballroom, un- all pa ad- der the auspices of Rebecca Wis- mand. est well tent, Daughters of Veterans of the N the Union Army. ay the G Dr. This affair is the crowning event years in the history of Paul J Revere the lo ex- Post No. 88, G. A. R., when their ro- (Co nd dy e. at Council Asks e- his alt ect Of School st Action Taken Following Exclus ry port of Conditions-S y, 1 Special Session of at S i- HEARING BUT W i reso 0 exclu it d NO DIGGERS Ledg pense 0 it was S Moment of Silence Follows meet e Call for Persons has tonig Aggrieved inten Clam ware aiven Statesty 1 \ - T.A. October 14, 1939 4 pp.t qe C Dear Mr. Carson: 9- The President has asked me to acknowledge your letter of October thirteenth and to thank you for the complimentary copy of your booklet, "How Well Do You Know Your America?". Your thoughtfulness in sending the copy of x pp} the booklet to the President is greatly appreciated 9-8 but I must advise that because so many publications are submitted to the President he has had to adopt a policy not to comment upon any of them. This, - am sure you will understand, does not indicate any lack of interest on his part, the rule being dictated by the President's desire to treat all of his friends on a basis of equality without favoritism. 1 an sure you will understand his position and will excuse him. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Archie Carson, Suite 3122, 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y. mw aib 10/14/39 mistassett Mul October 13, 1939 Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: If ever there was a time for good Americans to ex- change ideas, it surely is now. With this thought, I am enclosing a complimentary copy of my new booklet, How Well Do You Know Your America? This booklet, widely circulated and read, should greatly benefit American Employes, the American Family, American Industry and American Business. That is why I feel that I may, not improperly, ask you for your comments. I am not, please make note, a member of any pressure group, propaganda league, or any other organization concerned with special pleading. I planned and edi- ted How Well Do You Know Your America?, entirely as a "rugged individualist" I believe that a copy of this booklet should be in the hands of every employe, high school and college student, teacher, newspaper editor, executive, and labor leader in America. What do you think? I will appreciate your courtesy in replying, and will not use your name in any way, unless you give me permission to do SO. Sincerely Yours, Archie Gaston edb Suite 3122 500 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. Pennsylvania 6-6532 D. \ 1 I Pres Study F October 16, 1939 P.P.7. My dear Mr. Cheney: 9- C Please accept the President's thanks for the copy of "Art and the Postage Stamp" which you were good enough to leave for him when you were in Washington. He is delighted to have the booklet and wants you to know how appreciative he is of your thoughtfulness and of the word of com- mendation which your letter conveys. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Sheldon Cheney, Esq., Pepper Crossing, Upper Stepney, Connecticut. edb my 11 To Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sheldon Cheney President of the United States. "ant t The jailal 6: SHELDON CHENEY MAL. Pepper Crossing Upper Stepney, Connecticut Washington October ETIN 14, 1939 Dear Mr. President: 10 MHITE Being in Washington, in connection with the State Department's conference upon 39 inter- American relations in the field of the ats, I am taking the opportunity to leave at your door a booklet which I have long intended to transmit to you. , believe that it may, in its small way, interest you, since it touches upon one of your leisure-time hobbies and at the same time concerns what we of the art world believe should be a minor duty of the Government. In any case it is self-explanatory. I have the deepest admiration for many of the services you have accomplished in a difficult time. Very sincerely yours To Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sheldon Cheney President of the United States. Pres Study + pp.t. q-C novis October 17, 1939 My dear Mr. Crockett: The President thanks you very much for your letter of October thirteenth. He appreciates ? q-B B your courtesy in sending him a copy of the book "Health, Happiness and Prosperity" and wants you to know that he is grateful indeed for your friendly good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Charles J. Crockett, Esq., Conamore Publishing Company, Detroit Savings Bank Building, Detroit, Michigan. es ghank Conamore Publishing Company 10/17/39 ss Dettoit Savings Bank Building MAL. mA L. DETROIT, MICHIGAN October 13, 1939 Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: At a. time when the hope of our nation, if not of the entire world, is centered on you, may I present you with a new book - "Health, Happiness And Prosperity", and extend the wish that these will bless you always. CHAS. Yours Char J. respectfully CROCKETT S P.S. The book is going forward by parcel post. 11 CANTOR, Eddie New York, N.Y., Oct. 6, 1940. Sends wire to the President saying that after spending Sunday with James G. McDonald, has no hesitancy in saying that in McDonald the Jewish people have their greatest Christian friend second only to the President himself. ---- The President, Oct. 10th, wrote Mr. Canter saying he had received his wire just before his conference with James G. McDonald, the Selicitor General, and a few others. The President said he agreed with Mr. Canter that Mr. McDonald is a friend of the Jewish people and he (the President) is glad to have Mr. McDonald with him in trying to work out a solution to this difficult problem. SEE P.P.F. 1018 AS 76C Prio Study g Streetom PPF October 17, 1939 q-C C My dear Dr. Cranston: Permit me, please, to acknowledge the receipt of your note and to thank you in the xppt X President's behalf for the copy of your booklet. 9-B You may be sure he will appreciate your courtesy in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Dr. W. B, Cranston, c/o Health Press Publishing Co., 509 North Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois. es Prio Study g now October 25, 1939 P.P.t q.c MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE: Will you not be good enough to have appropriate acknowledgment made to the attached letter from Mr. Luis J. Chibas? M. A. Le Hand PRIVATE SECRETARY x pla q.a xl9,2 elb X Let. to the President from Luis J. Chibas, Vedado, Habana, Cuba, 10/12/39; as token of appreciation, sends 7 avocado leaves en- graved in ingenious way by an artist in Habana; pencil notation on slip, "Thank - M. A. Le H". * 159-a Prio Study g October 28, 1939 prt. q-c My dear Mr. Cullen: It was nice of you to send the diary to the President, and he has asked me to express his appreciation of your friendly thought of him. I, too, am very glad to have my copy. Ever so many thanks to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand X II ( p.p.7, 5/5 PRIVATE SECRETARY Vincent Cullen, Esq., President, National Surety Corporation, 4 Albany Street, New York, N. Y. edb