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PRESIDEN PERSONAL FILE PPF 9 Gifts M Apr. - -May 1941 PPF900520 Given to miss Letturd x MA April 1, 1941 p.p.7. 9-m My dear Mr. Moskowits: The President has asked me to send you this note of thanks for the little penguin. He is glad to have it and wants you to know that he is grateful indeed for the spirit which prompted you to send it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Roy Moskowitz, Esq., 555 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. mb Dear Mr. President achid 4-1 2 hope you'll like This Penguin due made for you. of Proguin, being made of Indiana this a pretty nice Port graph mahagory, Pen-heads for exp,and iments. he approves 3 H. H.R.1776. I hope he joins desk. the other Penguins on your Roy Moskourtz Juncerly br 555 Grahom an, B'keam P.P.7 9-74 BAXTER Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell MARTIN, Miss Jackie, wash., D.C. March 10, 1941. Writes to the President it was a great honor to make his photograph the other day, and thanks him for his cooperation. Sends prints with her compliments. See 72-M br P.P.7 9-74 BAXTER, Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 3/20/41. Wrote to the President sending him one of their special cocoanut cakes and jar of orange marmalade to take on his cruise. See PPF-9-B ewr P.P.F. 9.m nate Hank. Presentady 4 April 1, 1941 pr.7, 9-m Gentlemen: Many thanks for your kindness in sending the President the inscribed copy of Major Wheeler-Nicholson's book, "America Can Win." He wants you to know that he appre- clates your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY The MacMillan Company, Publishers, Editorial Department, 60 Fifth Avenue, New York, ada New York. Hank. "my With the compliments of THE MACMILLAN COMPANY To be published March 25, 1941 April 1, 1941 whuler. hucholeon The name of lookins "america : Can win to and Mrs. Roosevelt have I the receipt of your note to thank you very much for CAN g them the tie, a product They appreciate your friend- want me to extend their best wisnes to you for your health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Frank Matijevich, Esq., 807 York Street, San Francisco, mb California. mi Hofkins This book Hank. is author inscribed major ty malcolm the Library Whuler. The name of bookins "america April 1, 1941 Can win" CAN vich: ident and Mrs. Roosevelt have ledge the receipt of your note 01 March Illteenth and to thank you very much for your kindness in sending them the tie, a product of your own handiwork. They appreciate your friend- ly thought of them and want me to extend their best wishes to you for your health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Frank Matijevich, Esq., 807 York Street, San Francisco, mb California. Hank. Library PL7 An how April 1, 1941 9-m My dear Mr. Matijevich: The President and Mrs. Roosevelt have asked me to acknowledge the receipt of your note of March fifteenth and to thank you very much for your kindness in sending them the tie, a product of your own handiwork. They appreciate your friend- ly thought of them and want me to extend their best wishes to you for your health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Frank Matijevich, Esq., 807 York Street, San Francisco, mb California. 12 PALL The MAR 17 1941 San Francisco Thank Calz march 15th-19 mr. of hrs. F.D. Roosevelt: 4-1 acted my birthday was TB on the year 1882 aug. 11th To have been in this City for Boettiger asked ch/shipped to the the past few years, so during om John Wachter, who d. Captain Fortner of and wonders if was the golden gate Exposition I have been around to see if ewr but no results, as J made I 'could get a the like this, 72 this tie with my own hands, and I never use any needles of any Kind, but this isnot my trade of work, as I am working as pripes cover, but to get 150 feet or more Jam getting loo old about the ground to work, Haping you will essept this little gift from me as there is none like it in the market. J remains yours respectfully Frank matyrni 807 York Str. Matyrorib San FranciscoSaleh solo SMITH, Rosemary M. Secretary to Mrs. Boettiger, Seattle, Wash. 3/28/41. Wrote to Miss LeHand stating that Mrs, Boettiger asked her to write calling attention to the moose meat which/shipped to the President back in December by air express, a gift from John Wachter, who works for the Post*Intelligencer, and Chief Yoris and Captain Fortner of the Seattle Police Dept. Says was never acknowle dged and wonders if was received ok. 4/7/41. Miss LeHand ack'd. See PPF-9-W Filed 4/9/41. ewr P.P.F.9.M to photo T.A. April 9, 1941 ppt a-m My dear Mrs. Martin: Many thanks, in the President's behalf, for the photographs to which you refer in your kind letter of March thirty- first. I can assure you that he is most appreciative of your friendly thought in sending them to him. Very sincerely yours, H. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Lillian Martin, 1452 North Gardner Street, Hollywood, California. get of we pr.7 MRS. lillian MARTIN - 1452 NO. GARDNER STREET - HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. Monday March 31, 1941. The Mr. M. A. LeHand, C/O White House, 3n Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. LeHand:- Today I was again the recipient of another envelope containing the President's speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner together with your note for which I am most grateful and thank you muchly, also thanks for sending one to my sister in Chicago. I certainly prize these speeches most highly. I also enjoyed the one the other night from his yacht to the Jackson Day Diners, altho' the Country was also privileged to hear it too. Thanks again for saying you would gladly send me any of his speeches I might care to have. Personally I shall be happy to receive any you may wish to send me or for which you may have the time to do SO. My sister, I know would also be most grateful for any you would send to her too as she also enjoys them. The Jackson Day Dinner speech was combined with the serious and humorous which made is most interesting too as it took away a little of the present day seriousness with which we are continually encountering. Under separate cover, I am sending you a little package as a very small humble reciprocation of your kindness in taking your valueable time to send me these messages. ONE of my hobbies is photography." I have several. One is collecting stamps, another is making scrap books of various prominent people, paintings, pictures of children in magazines, and books. If you have never been in Hollywood or Los Angeles, I thought you would enjoy a visit here via my photographic post cards, the photography of which I did myself. I took all the the pictures as you will notice because my name is on all of them. That is if my name is not, then my initials are, so you can surely know I took them. I have made dozens of many of the various pictures and therefore like my name on them to in- sure the ones to whom I give them, that they are really my own photography. That is easy for after the picture is developed, I write my name on the film and thus every picture after that has my name on it. I do hope you will enjoy your visit here via these cards. You will notice on several of the Hollywood Blv'd. cards radio towers in evidence. These towers are the same ones in all the various pictures of Hollywood, the pictures having been taken from different angles. They are the towers of the Warner Bros. Theatre radio broadcasting system. They are on top of the WarnerBros' Hollywood Theatre. Hollywood Blv'd. and Vine St. is called the "HEART OF HOLLYWOOD" as it is right in the center of Hollywood. The little Country Church of Hollywood is only one and a half blks. from Hollywood and Vine. Pershing Square Park is the very heart of downtown Los Angeles behind which you see the Biltmore Hotel. You also will see two different corners of the park, one at 5th and one at 6th Street. Ofcourse Aimee Semple McPherson's Temple is world famous and you have a picture of her too on one of them. The picture of the Lotus blossoms in Echo Park across the Street from reul meitsher, ESQ., 145 West 14th Street, New York, N. Y. shoto Angelus Temple grow taller thanca good sized man. These are the same Lotus Blossoms spoken so often about in the Bible, and Los Angeles, Japan and Palestine are the only places where they grow, that is especially in, such great profusion in large parks. Many people call them water lilies. To a certain degree, they are, d forgot to mention that today Isent to the Presidentia couple of news for articles d wrote + the which but the very tall ones are the real Lotus blossoms while that time a Shofe Gensonal like letter them telling too shofe hour he the very small flat flowers are the real water lilies as we Americans know them. They are the large white broad flower, while the Lotus flower is 8. gorgeous pink flower and not at all like the white low lily. The "BROWN DERBY" Cafe in Hollywood is quite a popular rendevous of the Movie people. It was the origi- nal Movie Cafe, but now there is another. one in Beverly 7 Hills. The little white sign seen in the distance on the hills in the picture showing the view from the Regent Hotel says "HOLLYWOODLAND", a very exclusive residential section up in the hills. If one was close to the letters of that sign, they would notice that each letter was the height of a reguląr telegraph post. Back east, one does not see Palm trees (or any other for that matter) growing in the fore-court of a theatre like at the Chinese Theatre. Many office buildings here have roof gardens like on top of the theatre as sometimes there are pent houses up there. President sends I thought I would explain a few of the pictures so that you coul a enjoy them more. Now with many thanks again, I am, liked them, Respectfully, Mrs Legan Santin 145 West J. File to photo P.P.7. 9' April 11, 1941 My dear Mr. Meltsner: I have the photograph of your very fine painting of Lynn Fontanne, the original of which you state you are presenting to the Chilean Ambas- sador for the National Museum of Chile as 8 gesture X 87 of good will. X#-A Please be assured that I shall be glad to see that the President gets this photograph, and I know he would wish me to express his appre- ciation of your kind thought in presenting it to him. With kind personal regards, I am Very sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President + Paul Meltsner, Esq., 145 West 14th Street, New York, N. Y. April 11, 1941 My dear Mr. Meltsner: I have the photograph of your very fine painting of Lynn Fontanne, the original of which you state you are presenting to the Chilean Ambas- sador for the National Museum of Chile as a gesture of good will. Please be assured that I shall be glad to see that the President gets this photograph, and I know he would wish me to express his appre- ciation of your kind thought in presenting it to him. With kind personal regards, I am Very sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Paul Meltsner, ESQ., 145 West 14th Street, New York, N. Y. LD/EAK april 5, '41. major General Edwin m. Watson, Secretary to the President, The White House, achid 4/11/41 qak Wash. D.C. ollar Sir: In keeping with and good neighbor policy toward the Latin american countries, I am bresenting my fainting of Lynn Fantanne to the national museum of Chile- the Palace of Fine anto at Santiago, as a good will gesture. The ambassador of chile has invited me to Washington To fresent this painting to him. in Washington an april 9th and I hope that you will accept have a photograph of the baining the to i presented President. to chile, to give Smienely youro, Paul Mettoner 145 West 14 St. PAUL MELTSNER LYNN FONTANNE BY PAUL MELTSNER Presented by the artist to the national Imseum of chile as a good will gesture The painting will hang in the Palael of Fine arts as Santiago, chile. Presented to the Chillan ambassador in Washington TENER'S Proo Study 7 Ide April 16, 1941 pp7. q-m M 9- to thank you, in the for the copy of the fer in your letter of may be assured that our expression of con- rship. ---y sincerely yours, M, A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Macrae, Esq.. President, E. P. Dutton and Company, Inc., 286-302 Fourth Avenue, New York, New York. ic PAUL Proo Study m. rouris 7 How about April 16, 1941 this p.p7. Ly 60 you hunk q-m 9- M to thank you, in the any and upstain wants it - -a for the copy of the fer in your letter of shall we file may be assured that it ). ER. our expression of con- rship. Very sincerely yours, For M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Macrae, Esq.. President, E. P. Dutton and Company, Inc., 286-302 Fourth Avenue, New York, New York. ic PAUL MELTSNER'S meteoric rise to the ican nent position he holds in contemporary Amer- emi- phy, is a record of hard work and exhaustive portraiture, mural painting and lithogra- Pres Study studies. Though a native New Yorker, his work sitions is internationally known. Recent acqui- The Wm. Rockhill Nelson Museum, Kansas City, to the permanent collections of the National Museum of Argentina, Buenos Aires, and the Luxembourg Museum, Paris, are but a partial list of important galleries April 16, 1941 owning his work. Others include the Boston Museum, Whitney Museum, Museum of Mod- Museum and the now well known private col- ern Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Brooklyn pr7. lection of Billy Rose, which was started with several of Meltsner's paintings. His recent work consists of a series of paint- q-m W ings of prominent people of the stage, includ- ing Gertrude Lawrence, Lynn Fontaine, Mar- tha Graham, John Barrymore, Marion Ander- to thank you, in the son, Carmen Miranda, Gypsy Rose Lee and others. He recently completed the commis- for the copy of the sioned portrait of Howard Lindsay and Doro- thy Stickney as they appear in the play "Life With Father". This painting now hangs at the fer in your letter of Empire Theatre in New York City. may be assured that he will appreciate your expression of con- fidence in his leadership. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Macrae, Esq., President, E. P. Dutton and Company, Inc., 286-302 Fourth Avenue, New York, New York. ic Proo Study April 16, 1941 pr7. q-m M My dear Mr. Macrae: Permit me to thank you, in the President's behalf, for the copy of the book to which you refer in your letter of April seventh. You may be assured that he will appreciate your expression of con- fidence in his leadership. Very sincerely yours. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Macrae, Esq.. President, E. P. Dutton and Company, Inc., 286-302 Fourth Avenue, New York, New York. ic OHN MACRAE TELEPHONE: PRESIDENT JOHN MACRAE, JR. ALGONQUIN 4-8762 VICE PREST. CABLE ADDRESS: ELLIOTT BEACH MACRAE "YARDFAR,NEwYORK" SECY & TREAS. WHITE HOUSE Thank E. DUTTON & Co.,INc. PUBLISHERS 286-302 FOURTH AVENUE APR 8 9 29 AM 41 NEWYORK,N.Y. RECEIVED ESTABLISHED 1852 April 7, 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt The White House Washington, D. C. My dear President Roosevelt: I am sending you, with my compliments, a copy of Benjamin Gitlow's I CONFESS. Ordinarily, I would not break into your very busy life by sending you a book. I CONFESS is not a new book, and it has been published for more than a year. You probably know the situation much better than I do. However, I believe Benjamin Gitlow has something to tell us all in this remarkably good book of his, I CONFESS. I have put my hand in yours, and I have followed your leadership. I do not mean to say that I have lost my own power to choose my own mode of thought and action. I trust you and I know that you are doing a splendid job in leading and governing this country at the present time. There are subversive influences. For instance, when I published I CONFESS I had three different telephone calls stating to me if I published any more books like Benjamin Gitlow's I CONFESS, that I would disappear. The great house of R. H. Macy & Co were so perturbed by the threats they had on account of selling I CONFESS, that they finally refused to sell the book. You may find this book worth while, but on the other hand you are under no obligations to acknowledge the receipt of the book or to even look at it unless the book says something to you. Faithfully yours, 11" P. DUTION & CO., INC. JM:BS Immoore Provident n 7 Pres Study 1 HULSAPLE, J.R. Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 4/16/41 ack'd. Sent the President copy of The Century Magazine. See PPF-9-H ewr P.P.F. 9-m Pres Study 1 p.p.7. q-m April 18, 1941 My dear Mrs. Morrist Your letter of April fourteenth, addressed to Mrs. Roosevelt, has been re- ferred to me for acknowledgment and I an extremely sorry that I must again disap- xp.p.7. XP. 1.7. point you regarding your desire to present the flag to the President personally. The 9-7. pressure upon him during these very busy days is so exceptionally heavy that we have been compelled to limit his appointments to those of an inescapable nature. I am sure you will understand. Very sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President X Mrs. Elisabeth Morris, 1913 West Fairmount Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. ic 4/14/41 Pres study 7 Office N APR 15 1941 1941 Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt. nth Will you Kindly ask for President Roosevelt if he [ nd will be so kind to see me sunday after noon at the White House. So I can present him with the american Flag which l made for him l tried to present it to him on md the day of his inauguration But his secretary MpWatson said I couldn't see him for his time was all taken up. He wanted me jm:fs Kg Makowsky to send it to him, so he could present it to the President for me. I did not want to do that for I want to give t to him my self. so l could shake the hand of the greatess man in America as a President of these United States. Mrs Elizabeth 19/3 W. Fairmount gove Morris nm ppt April Pres Study 17, 1941 7 q-m My dear Mr. Makowsky: Permit me, please, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of April fourteenth and to thank you in the President's behalf for the copy of the book to which you refer. I XPPF X can assure you that he appreciates your kind qb thoughtfulness in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, 11. A. DeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X J. Makowsky, Esq., 438 West 37th Street, mdg New York, N. Y. jm:fs Kg J. Makowsky gland they M AKOWSKY CORPORATION ack,120g. DESIGNING-PRINTING-PACKAGING 438 W E S T 3 7 T STREET TEL: WISCONSIN 7-7628 CABLES MAKOWART N.Y. NEW YORK, N.Y. April 14, 1941 Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States of America The White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: The enclosed volume of articles, photographs and maps on the life and culture of France was published under the patronage of the High Council of the French Section of the New York World's Fair, and was dedicated to the friendship of two great countries. the United States of America and France. You were gracious enough to send a message of friendship to France which along with your portrait was given first place in the Golden Book. So far as I have been able to discover, no copy of this book has been sent to you, although you, of all people in the world today, appre- ciate the contribution to civilization which the life portrayed in its pages has made. It was my great privilege to design and carry out the printing of this work. At the time, I was a resident of Paris. Now, happily, I am established as art printer in this country, and I plan to become a citizen of the United States. // I have tried to think of ways in which I might be able, in some small measure, to contribute to your program in the present critical times. It has occurred to me that your policy of the "Good Neighbor" between the United States and the nations of South America could be furthered by the publication of a volume similar to the enclosed, but depicting the cultural, economic, commercial and political relations among the countries of the Americas. At present I am engaged in preparing such a Book. I hope that I will succeed in doing this in a manner which will further to some extent the "Good Neighbor" policy of this country. Respectfully yours, jm:fs J. Makowsky April 23, 1941 pl.t q-m Respectfully referred to the Department of State for appropriate acknowledgment. Attention: Mr. Summerlin. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY hm X xpp.7 Letter from Luis Rodolfo Miranda, E. Subsecretario De Estado, Havana, Cuba, 4/18/41 to the President, presenting the President q,B with a copy of his book, "Reminiscencias Cubanas", printed and bound in Cuba. FICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. DEPARTMENT OF STATE washington 1 In reply refer to PR May 12. 1941 My dear Miss LeHand: In the belief that the President may wish to have it for his library, I am returning herewith the book entitled Reminiscencias Cubanas de la Guerra y de la Paz, sent to the President by the author, Luis Rodolfo Miranda. The American Ambassador at Cuba has been requested to thank the sender on behalf of the President. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol Enclosure: Book. Miss Marguerite A. LeHand, Private Secretary to the President, The White House. April 23, 1941 plt wb. Respectfully referred to the Department of State for appropriate acknowledgment and transmission of the enclosed picture. X 20 The picture of Mr. Churchill has been retained at the Executive Office. Attention: Mr. Summerlin. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY hm X x 48-B Letter from Lloyd M. Mills, Supervisor, Twentieth Century Theatres, Hermant Bldg., 21 Dundas Square, Toronto, Ontario, Candada, 4/21/41 let the exact replica of which now hangs in the office of Prime Minister to the President, enclosing a special cloth picture of Mr. Churchill, x48 qip MacKenzie King. He asks for an autographed photograph of the President, in connection with which there is a penciled notation at top of letter: "Thank & send attached photograph & say sorry no sig. M.A. LeH." Attached is a large tinted picture of the President which was distributed by The Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/10/41. Miss LeHand has the picture of Mr. Churchill. vah. MOGIRR, Newman F., Secretary & Curator, The Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D. C. April 27, 1941 Writes to Miss LaHand stating that the President of the above organization has handed to him a large photograph of the President which is to be added to the Society's collection of portraits. Says Mr. Allen C.Clark instructed him to request President Roosevelt to autograph it. Mr. McGirr would like to leave the photo at Miss LeHand's office and call back personally for it. Adds that a pamphlet entitled Bio-Bibliography of Peter Force, compiled by Mr. McGirr himself, has just been published, and that he would consider it an honor if one or two complimentary copies were acceptable at the White House.--On April 29, 1941 Miss LeHand wrote to Mr. McGirr re the above, stating that if he will leave the photo- greph at the Executive Offices she will be glad to ask the President to sign it for the collection of The Columbia Historical Society. Miss LeHand adds that we will be very glad to accept one or two copies of the above-mentioned pumphlet. See P.P.F. 5178 P.P.F. 9 - m mr quatters 7 April 30, 1941 PPF. My dear Mr. Montgomery: The President has asked me to 9-m thank you very much for the flies. It was kind of you to send them and he is deeply appreciative of this evidence of your friendliness and good will. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY D. M. Montgomery, Esq., 506 East Monroe Street, Springfield, Missouri. ic Pres Study + M. pla-m April 29, 1941 My dear Mrs. Martinez: Many thanks in the President's behalf for the copy of your book. I can assure you that he will be most grateful for the friendliness and good will which you have expressed in your little note. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Dr. Maria Cadilla de Martinez, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. bk Ackad H-29-H1 BK PP.Md Maria Cadilla de Martinez B.A.E., M. A., Ph. D.. Litt. D. Presidenta Honoraria de la Asociación de Mujeres Graduadas de la Universidad de Puerto Rico Ex-miembro de la Facultad del Colegio de Educación en la Universidad de Puerto Rico Miembro de número de la Academia Puertorriqueña de la Historia Membre d' Honneur de la Societé Académique D'Histoire Internationale fend America", contains Miembro de Honor de la Sociedad de Escritores y Artistas de Puerto Rico e. Offers to do part. Ciudadana de América, por designación del Grupo de Ideales Interamericanistas Americanos "Grupo América" y Miembro Correspondiente de Honor del Capítulo de la misma en México. Has the honor to give this humble demos. tratim of gratitude to the Pres. Franklin D. Romelvet as an appreciation of his efforts to depend am continuent. Foes are far and ack.5/6/41.bk. mel Sincerely yours Mrs Mayercak near and only his wishom will avoid their succes and am misery. Book" Paices de la Tirra" Bruce McCay, Esq., 6030 North Bayshore Drive, PPF Miami, MC Florida. Letter to the President: dated 4/23/41. Re - Thinks enclosed booklet, entitled "You Can Defend America", contains the answer for the building of national morale. Offers to do part. (NATIONAL DEFENSE) ack.5/6/41.bk. mel Sincerely yours Mayercal h' Plt 94,n.4 qm Dear Resident no d bres X ppt 9-n d am sending you a taken Christ of the King for your spiritual support. hm Please accept this 11-A taken it was blessed. /18/41 to the I "Barsileis" wi Sincerely yours Mrs. mayercak. + May 12, 1941 ppt q-m P. pt Respectfully referred to the De- partment of State for appropriate action. Attention: Mr. Summerlin. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY hm XP.PF 9.B X II-A X Letter from Dr. Augusto Meira, Para, Brazil, 4/18/41 to the President, with accompanying five small volumes, entitled "Barsileis" with the subtitle "Brazilian National Epic". X [TRANSLATOR'S STATEMENT] This material consists of a covering letter and a copy, in five small volumes, of a work entitled "Brasileis" with the subtitle "Brazilian National Epic". The work is by Augusto Meira, who holds the chair of law at Para. It was published at the Oficianas Graphicas do Instituto Lauro Sodré in instalments. Each volume bears the author's signature. The work recounts the glories of Brazil. The covering letter is very cordial and declares that President Roosevelt is the paladin of democracy. Remarks: A part or the cover with one stamp came to the Translating Bureau. Mine. Walte 480 Bearb consent WEASE Flim, Mohigan. Tr: :HSF of ppt. q-m May 14, 1941 My dear Mrs. Arndt: Permit me, please, to acknowledge your letter of May eighth. May I assure you that your kind thought in sending the accom- panying medals, as well as your friendly ex- pressions, are genuinely appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Secretary to the President X pn79-a Mrs. Tillie Arndt, 420 West Court Street, Flint, Michigan. mdg LL:MR office 3 + Flirt Michigan MAY of May 8 Dear Mr. President Roosevelts 5mg 7.7 7 and Mrs. Roosevelt q.m sick, d didn't forget you as I read of you being in my Prayer's and I know your better, as the storld needs such a wonderful man and workers and also your PP7 X children, as you folhs are, and 9.9 down. I'm sending two St all the good to the Poor you'r I was born with a Veil over anner Medals, D the child Jeans, my fack gifted through Jeans Mary and Ste anne to helps people who ada are sick. t Leigh Zaurence LL:MR + -2- It don't make any differents if your Catholic or not, as God created us all and were plan p.7 q.m Heaven and loves us all. all working for the sawr filack I'm Catholic. I buy thesr st areur Medals to help build st. annes Churchthat burned and Canada d give them to XPP7 people for their thealth and 9.9 good Luck, and everyous as had it and their all Blessed Relio of st anno. d helped and applied to the Holy so many peoples who were sick and stoped Amputations and other's % numorio to mention ada I'm so much Faitled know t Zeigh Lawrence LL:MR 7 W your better. I'm just a Poor Adow but din happy when d cares help someone pl7 who are sick, in Prayer's and q-M with my Medalis. d was talking to a Howere a short trick ago that deured of Syrus trouble she hasn't had it for a afear in June and also a maw who X PP7 had a sore Eye, by just 9.9 making the Sign of the Cross ow her forehead 4 also our his Enfo. d know you folhs will have all better Health an Good Luck Please let me hear from afor if afount seceived them Respectfully yours Mrs) Tillio brndt. ada 420 N. Court Lt. Flink Michigan Zeigh Lawrence LL:MR sent to house + C'EST AIDER à la reconstruction de la Basilique. I Patronize the Store of the church pl7 AND HELP q.m the reconstruction of the Shrine. may g on to UUC to him by of Saint sure you S very much MADE IN CANADA A note of thanks is being forwarded XPP7 to the Milne-O'Berry Packing Company direct. 9.9 Very sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Secretary to the President X Leigh Lawrence, Esq., X Secretary-Treasury, N. J. Ward & Company, 1306-1308 5th Street, N. E., Washington, D. C. ada Zeigh Lawrence LL:MR Sent to have + Blessed and Applied to the Holy Relic of St. Anne up plan 17 q.m may ented to him by pany of Saint to assure you ter is very much appreciated. A note of thanks is being forwarded XPP7 to the Milne-O'Berry Packing Company direct. X 9.9 Very sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Secretary to the President X Leigh Lawrence, Esq., X Secretary-Treasury, N. J. Ward & Company, 1306-1308 5th Street, N. E., Washington, D. C. ada Zeigh Lawrence LL:MR sent to house + File Phone any form No pl7 q-m 1 Miss Uldermay President the grapefruit presented to him by the Milne-O'Berry Packing Company of Saint Petersburg, Florida. I wish to assure you that your courtesy in the matter is very much appreciated. A note of thanks is being forwarded XPP7 X to the Milne-O'Berry Packing Company direct. 9.9 Very sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Secretary to the President X Leigh Lawrence, Esq., 1 Secretary-Treasury, N. J. Ward & Company, 1306-1308 5th Street, N. E., Washington, D. C. ada Zeigh Zaurence LL:MR sent to house + May 13, 1941 pl7 q.m My dear Mr. Lawrence: This will acknowledge the receipt of your letter of May sixth sending on to the President the grapefruit presented to him by the Milne-O'Berry Packing Company of Saint Petersburg, Florida. I wish to assure you that your courtesy in the matter is very much appreciated. A note of thanks is being forwarded XPP7 X to the Milne-O'Berry Packing Company direct. 9.9 Very sincerely yours, M. H. MCINTYRE Secretary to the President X Leigh Lawrence, Esq., Secretary-Treasury, N. J. Ward & Company, 1306-1308 5th Street, N. E., Washington, D. C. ada Leigh Zaurence LL:MR May 13, 1941 Gentlemen: Thank you ever so much in the President's behalf for the grapefruit which you were good enough to send him through the courtesy of N. J. Ward and Company of this city. He wants me to express his sincere ap- preciation of this evidence of your friend- liness and good will. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Milne-O'Berry Packing Company, Saint Petersburg, Florida. ada Leigh Lawrence LL:MR LEIGH LAWRENCE Sec'y-Treas. Any p.p. on the Milne-O'Berry Packing Co. of St. Petersburg? Ward ach E.S. & 5-13-41 INCORPORATED awa and no SION MERCHANTS. U.S.DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE LICENSE NO.49520 LOT DISTRIBUTORS UIT, PEACHES & VEGETABLES 1306-1308 5TH ST. N.E. UNION MARKET TERMINAL WASHINGTON, D.C. May 6, 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: We have today received from the Milne-0'Berry Packing Company of St. Petersburg, Florida, a box of grapefruit with instructions to deliver same to you at the White House with their compliments. This is to advise you that we will make delivery tomorrow. Would like to add that this fruit comes from one of the finest groves in one of the best producing areas in the country. Hoping this fruit will meet with your entire satisfaction we are, Very respectfully, N. J. WARD & COMPANY Leigh Lawrence LL:MR LEIGH LAWRENCE J. WARD President Sec'y-Treas. Ward & ach INVIONAL STRIBUTORS" FRESH WHOLESALE FRUIT EXPERIENCE INSURANCE 5-13-41 INTEGRITY INCORPORATED awa OMMISSION MERCHANTS. U.S.DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE TELEPHONES LICENSE NO.49520 ATLANTIC 3122 CAR LOT DISTRIBUTORS : 3123 8703 CITRUS FRUIT, PEACHES & VEGETABLES 1306-1308 5TH ST. N.E. UNION MARKET TERMINAL WASHINGTON, D.C. May 6, 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: We have today received from the Milne-0'Berry Packing Company of St. Petersburg, Florida, a box of grapefruit with instructions to deliver same to you at the White House with their compliments. This is to advise you that we will make delivery tomorrow. Would like to add that this fruit comes from one of the finest groves in one of the best producing areas in the country. Hoping this fruit will meet with your entire satisfaction we are, Very respectfully, N. J. WARD & COMPANY Leigh Lawrence LL:MR SIMON, David H. D'Arlene Studios New York City 5-9-41 Sent the President a miniature. See P.P.F. 9-S P.P.7. act 9-m May 22, 1941. Firm May 15, 1941 9-m My dear Mr. Kendig: Many thanks, on behalf of the President, for your letter of May seventh and the enclosed Medal and booklets. Your kind and thoughtful expressions of interest and good will are sincerely appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X L. F. Kendig, Esq.. 847 Oak Street, Cincinnati, See Ohio. ic May 22, 1941. ackgd 3 5-15-41 &C linti Q. Dear Mr. President, May 7-1941 and its dear p.p.7 you are indeed in the q.m hearts of all of ns (our family let me you that Sonow insting friend d have seen severalpictive in the past eight years, if you'n the newsreats remembering them and laluays enjoyed until your firezide chat makes me feel sad, of Deg.1940 which always er/ Rause it portrayed wrinkles from the grave responsibility Taught school and rious back injury ven WPA. Could I losing his home for himself and family. 3 vuv wants to aarm a liwder than human guidance, Ifeel that you need morel and pressure you are under ppt therefor d am enclosing a blessed medal charm) q.m it say the prayers in and if you yrllinear the hrk with faith & confidence to The Mother of our Spiritual Mother she willinterce de for peace, and ass He preached practiced peace, and condemned the sword me cantrust Him toguide you, if er/ you humbly admit to Air Mother that Dinne guidance is the onlyanswer tourheather or not Taught school and erious back injury even WPA. Could now. Does not want sympathy or charity and wants to aam a of losing his home for himself and family. help across the ocean, He would have you send ppt have the strength to Hoping you will q.m serious duties, that fullfil your many & a long peaceful & conten your terml I mean 3rd) ted life will followafter tam expires and that when you pass oregon will he given The peace which the Prince if Peace promised when he said Blessed are the Placemakers er/ Lawreme.Kendig, Taught school and rious back injury ven WPA. Could now. Does not want sympathy or charity but wants to aarm a 11wder If losing his home for himself and family. May 22, 1941. 7F-9 Perpetual Novena 13, 1941 ach ppt q.m sixth has been INE you ever so much, . your kindness e union ted with sympa- ay, and has Box. er to the E A in honor of al of the De- Our Lady of the lishments of Miraculous Medal elpful sug- egarding erely yours, Please preserve this leaflet for future reference LeHand SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See Original to: Post Office. Sends Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) hat worked the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. now. Does not mail route there. In danger of WPA. Could handle the rural been denied all employment even and since then Lumbering has camps etc; in 1932 had a serious Taught back school injury and for himself want sympathy or charity but wants losing to earn his a home and family. May 22, 1941. THE PERPETUAL NOVENA in honor of OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL t Published and Copyrighted 1933, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, by THE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL 100 East Price Street Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See halt Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught handle the has been denied all employment even and since then Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school injury and for not want sympathy or charity but wants losing to aarm his a home now. Does rural mail route there. In danger of WPA. Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. Nihil Chstat JOSEPH A. M. QUIGLEY The Miraculous Medal Censor Librorum The Medal of the Immaculate Concep- tion, commonly called the Miraculous Imprimatur Medal, was revealed to a humble daughter * D. CARD. DOUGHERTY of St. Vincent de Paul, Blessed Catherine Archiepiscopus Labouré, by Our Lady herself, in 1830. Philadelphiensis Die 2a Septembris, 1936 During her seminary days, Blessed Cath erine received extraordinary favors, such as visions of the heart of St. Vincent de Paul and daily manifestations of Our Lord in the Sacrament of His Love, but it was toward the close of that memorable year, 1830, that she was blessed with the three apparitions of Mary Immaculate, to which we owe the & Miraculous Medal. The apparitions concerning the Medal were all very much alike; their nature, therefore, may be learned from a summary of Blessed Catherine's account of the heav- enly visitation which she received on November 27th: "The Blessed Virgin was standing on a globe, and her face was beautiful "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray beyond words. Her fingers were cov- for us who have recourse to thee." ered with precious jewels whose light dazzled me. And I heard: 'Behold the 3 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See halt Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught handle the then has been denied all employment a even back and since Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had serious school injury and for sympathy or charity but wants to aarn his a home now. Does not rural want mail route there. In danger of losing WPA. Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. symbol of the graces I shed upon those none at all. "Ah!" said the good priest, who ask for them!' Then an oval frame "ask the Blessed Virgin what to put there." formed around the Blessed Virgin and The Sister obeyed, and having prayed a I read in letters of gold: o Mary, con- ceived without sin, pray for us who long time, one day during meditation, she have recourse to thee. The vision re- seemed to hear a voice saying: "The M and versed, and I beheld the letter 'M' sur- the two hearts express enough." mounted by a cross, at the foot of the cross a bar, and below all the Heart The Medal was made according to Our of Jesus crowned with thorns, and the Lady's design. It became freely circulated Heart of Mary pierced with a sword. and in a short time was worn by millions. A voice said to me: "Have a medal In its wake followed wonders innumerable. struck after this model. Persons who wear it indulgenced will receive great Health was restored, sickness banished; graces especially if they wear it around bad habits broken, special graces given; the neck.' dangers averted, blessings bestowed-until The front of the Medal represents Mary the little Medal of the Immaculate Concep- standing on the earth, her foot crushing the tion became known by the name it bears head of a serpent, and her hands out- today, The Miraculous Medal. stretched to all who ask her assistance. The The Association of the prayer encircling her contains one of her most precious titles: "O Mary, conceived Miraculous Medal without sin, pray for us who have recourse Mary's wish, expressed in the vision, is to thee." The rays of light from her hands that all her children wear her Medal. To symbolize the graces which she is only too fulfill this wish Pope Pius X established anxious to bestow upon those who confide The Association of the Miraculous Medal. in her. Its purpose is "to render due honor to When Blessed Catherine related the vis- Mary Immaculate, first by sanctifying our- ion to her confessor, he asked her whether selves, and second by contributing to the she had seen any writing on the back of sanctification of our neighbor by means of the Miraculous Medal." the Medal. She answered that she had seen 5 4 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Oswegatchie, Frank Scott, Esq., New York. Original to: Post Office. hlt Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. now. Does mail route there. In danger of WPA. Could handle the rural been denied all employment even and since then Lumbering has camps etc; in 1932 had a serious Taught back school injury and for himself not want sympathy or charity but wants losing to aam his a home and family. May 22, 1941. To promote this Association and to invested should become a priest he can gain a encourage all to become members Pius X Plenary Indulgence on the day he celebrates (by brief of June 3, 1905) extended to it his First Mass. all the following Indulgences: By virtue of a decree of the Sacred Peniten tiary, April 22, 1933, a partial Indulgence of ten Those invested in the Medal may gain a years may be gained each time that a member Plenary Indulgence (under the usual conditions with a contrite heart devoutly recites six Our of Confession, Communion and prayer for the Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorys for the inten- intentions of the Pope) on the following days: tions of the Holy Father, that is, for peace in the souls of men, for the due liberty of the The day of investiture; at the hour of death; Church throughout the world, and for concord during the exercises of retreat, once a year; on and true prosperity among all peoples. By re- the first Sunday of every month; all the Satur- peating these prayers at least once each day for days of Lent; on Passion Sunday and the follow- a month, a Plenary Indulgence may be gained ing Friday; on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday under the usual conditions of Confession and of Holy Week: Communion. Feasts of Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Ascen- Those invested in the Medal can gain 300 sion; Pentecost, Holy Trinity; Immaculate Con- days' Indulgence each time that they say the ception, Nativity of the B.V.M., Purification, ejaculation, "O Mary, conceived without sin, Annunciation, Assumption; St. Joseph, March pray for us who have recourse to thee." (Jan. 19; Blessed Joseph Mary Thomas, March 24; 30, 1930.) Canonization of St. Cajetan, Apr. 12; Finding of All the Indulgences mentioned above are the Holy Cross, May 3; Blessed Paul Buralis, applicable to the suffering souls in Purgatory. June 17; Nativity of St. John the Baptist, June 24; SS. Peter and Paul, June 29; Last Sunday of To share in this rich treasury of Indul- July; Our Lady of the Angels (of Portiuncula), gences two very important conditions that Aug. 2; St. Cajetan, Aug. 7; St. Augustine, Aug. 28: Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Sept. 14; St. must be fulfilled are that a person be in- Michael, Archangel, Sept. 29; Guardian Angels, vested in the Medal by a priest having the Oct. 2; St. Teresa, Oct. 15; All Saints, Nov. 1; faculties to do SO and wear the Medal on St. Andrew of Avellino, Nov. 10; Blessed John the breast suspended from the neck. The Marinonius, Dec. 13; first and last days of the members of the Association incur no obli- Novena in preparation for Christmas; once dur- ing the exposition of the Most Blessed Sacra gations. It is recommended, however, that ment at the Forty Hours' Devotion. If the one they repeat from time to time the ejaculation 6 7 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE secretary er/ Oswegatchie, Frank Scott, Esq., New York. See hlt Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. now. Does the not rural want mail route there. In danger of even WPA. Could handle been denied all employment and since then Lumbering has camps etc; in 1932 had a serious Taught back school injury and for himself sympathy or charity but wants losing to aam his a home 11wder and family. May 22, 1941. found on the obverse of the Medal: "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us NOVENA EXERCISES who have recourse to thee." Any priest may obtain the faculties for Hymn investing in the Miraculous Medal by ap- (All stand) plying to REV. JOSEPH A. SKELLY, C.M., Director of The Central Association of the MOTHER DEAREST, MOTHER FAIREST Miraculous Medal, 100 East Price Street, Mother dearest, Mother fairest, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. Help of all who call on thee Origin of the Perpetual Novena Virgin purest, brightest, rarest, Four Novenas of nine consecutive days were Help us, help, we cry to thee. held in preparation for the four principal feasts of Our Lady at Mary's Central Shrine, German Chorus town, Phila., Pa., which was built in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in 1927. Mary, help us, help we pray, These Novenas proved SO popular and Mary Mary, help us, help we pray, bestowed her favors SO generously that the sug- Help us in all care and sorrow; gestion was adopted of conducting the Novena Mary, help us, help we pray. every Monday at our Central Shrine. This was done December 8, 1930, one hundred years after Our Lady revealed the devotion to Blessed Catherine Labouré. Today 12 services are held Reading of Announcements and Favors every Monday at our Central Shrine and between 15,000 and 20,000 people attend. In November, 1932, a priest requested permis- sion to start the Novena in his Parish Church. Opening Prayer This permission was gladly given. Today 997 Priest: In the name of the Father and of Churches in 32 States in our country and Churches in England, Ireland, Scotland, India, the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Canada, China and the Canal Zone conduct the People: Amen. Miraculous Medal Perpetual Novena. Priest: Come, O Holy Ghost, fill the hearts 8 9 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference . A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See hat Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught now. Does rural mail route there. In danger of even Could handle the then has been denied all employment WPA. and since Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school injury and for not want sympathy or charity but wants losing to aam his a home himself and family. May 22, 1941. of Thy faithful, and kindle in them Lord Jesus Christ, I Who for the the fire of Thy love. accomplishment of Thy greatest works, | Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall hast chosen the weak things of the be created. world, I that no flesh may glory in Thy People: And Thou shalt renew the face of sight; I and Who for a better and more the earth. widely diffused belief | in the Immacu- Priest: Let us pray. late Conception of Thy Mother, | hast O God, Who didst instruct the hearts wished that the Miraculous Medal of the faithful by the light of the Holy be manifested to Blessed Catherine Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be Labouré, grant, we beseech Thee, truly wise and ever to rejoice in His that filled with like humility, | we may consolation, through Jesus Christ our glorify this mystery by word and Lord. work. Amen. People: Amen. Priest: O Mary, conceived without sin, Memorare People: Pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times.) Priest and People: Remember, O most com- passionate Virgin Mary, that never Priest and People: 0 Lord Jesus Christ, | was it known that any one who fled Who hast vouchsafed to glorify by to thy protection, I implored thy assist numberless miracles the Blessed Vir- ance | or sought thy intercession, | was gin Mary, Immaculate from the first left unaided. Inspired with this confi- moment of her Conception, | grant that dence, I we fly unto thee, | O Virgin of all who devoutly implore her protec- virgins, our Mother; I to thee we come; | tion on earth, may eternally enjoy before thee we kneel sinful and sor- Thy presence in heaven. | Who, with rowful. | 0 Mother of the Word In- the Father and Holy Ghost, I livest and carnate, despise not our petitions, | reignest, God, for ever and ever. but in thy clemency hear and answer Amen. them. Amen. 10 11 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference . A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See pld Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught handle the has been denied all employment and since then Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school injury and for want sympathy or charity but wants losing to aam his a home 11wd, now. Does not rural mail route there. In danger of even WPA. Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. Novena Prayer An Act of Consecration to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Priest and People: O Immaculate Virgin Mary, I Mother of Our Lord Jesus and Priest and People: 0 Virgin Mother of our Mother, I penetrated with the most God, | Mary Immaculate, we dedi- lively confidence I in thy all powerful cate and consecrate ourselves to thee I and never failing intercession, I mani- under the title of Our Lady of the fested SO often through the Miraculous Miraculous Medal. | May this Medal Medal, we thy loving and trustful be for each one of us | a sure sign of children | implore thee to obtain for us I thy affection for us | and a constant re- the graces and favors we ask during minder of our duties towards thee. this Novena, I if they be beneficial to Ever while wearing it, may we be our immortal souls, I and the souls for blessed by thy loving protection | and whom we pray; I (Here privately men- preserved in the grace of thy Son. | O tion your Petitions). Thou knowest, Most powerful Virgin, Mother of O Mary, I how often our souls have our Savior, | keep us close to thee I been the sanctuaries of thy Son Who every moment of our lives. Obtain hates iniquity. I Obtain for us then I a for us, thy children, I the grace of a deep hatred of sin and that purity of happy death; | SO that, in union with heart | which will attach us to God thee, we may enjoy the bliss of alone SO that our every thought, word heaven forever. Amen. and deed may tend to His greater Priest: Mary, conceived without sin, glory. Obtain for us also | a spirit of People: Pray for us who have recourse to prayer and self-denial I that we may thee. (3 times.) recover by penance | what we have lost by sin and at length attain to that blessed abode | where thou art the Queen of angels and of men. Amen. SHORT SERMON 13 12 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference D A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See RPJ Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught handle been denied all employment and since then Lumbering has camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school injury and now. Does the not rural mail route there. In danger of even losing WPA. Could for himself and want family. sympathy or charity but wants to earn his a home May 22, 1941. HYMN-MOTHER DEAR, o PRAY FOR ME (All seated) Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Mother dear, O pray for me People: Tantum ergo Sacramentum Whilst far from heav'n and thee Veneremur cernui, I wander in a fragile bark Et antiquum documentum O'er life's tempestuous sea. Novo cedat ritui; O Virgin Mother, from thy throne, Praestet fides supplementum So bright in bliss above, Sensuum defectui. Protect thy child, and cheer my path People: Genitori, Genitoque With thy sweet smile of love. Laus et jubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Chorus Procedenti ab utroque Mother dear, remember me, Compar sit laudatio. Amen. And never cease thy care, Priest: Panem de coelo praestitisti eis. Till in heaven eternally People: Omne delectamentum in se Thy love and bliss I share. habentem. OREMUS Mother dear, O pray for me! Priest: Deus, qui nobis sub Sacramento mir- Should pleasure's siren lay abili, passionis tuae memoriam reli- E'er tempt thy child to wander far quisti: tribue, quaesumus, ita nos cor From virtue's path away; poris et sanguinis tui sacra mysteria When thorns beset life's devious way, venerari, ut redemptionis tuae fructum And darkling waters flow, in nobis jugiter sentiamus. Qui vivis Then, Mary, aid thy weeping child, et regnas in saecula saeculorum. Thyself a mother show.-Chorus. People: Amen. 14 15 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See halt See Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught & handle the then has been denied all employment even back and since Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious school injury and for not want sympathy or charity but wants to aarm his a home now. Does rural mail route there. In danger of losing WPA. Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. THE DIVINE PRAISES Rays from Mary's Hands (Priest and People) In obedience to the decree of Urban VIII, Blessed be God. we wish to declare that the terms miracle and such like, when made use of here, have only Blessed be His holy name. a purely historic value, and that we submit without reserve to the judgment of the Church Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true the facts we narrate. man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. "A friend married outside the Church. Last year Blessed be His most Sacred Heart. he began making the Novena, and soon his wife Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacra- joined him. Then she took instructions and was ment of the Altar. baptized. Now they have been married by the priest. I have also received very many other favors Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of most holy. the Miraculous Medal." Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Con- "Words are inadequate to express my gratitude to ception. Our Blessed Mother for the favor she has granted Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and me. For three years I made the Novena, always Mother. praying that I might enjoy the companionship of a true friend. Recently I became acquainted with an Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste excellent Catholic young man and we have become spouse. deeply attached to each other. Surely Our Blessed Blessed be God in His angels and in His Mother always answers our prayers, if they are really saints. for our good, and if we but persevere." May the Heart of Jesus | in the Most Blessed "From the bottom of our hearts we thank Our Sacrament be praised, adored and Blessed Lady for her goodness to us. In answer to loved with grateful affection at every our Novena prayers, my salary was increased; I have moment in all the tabernacles of the conquered a sinful habit, and we have received numerous other favors." world I even to the end of time. Amen. "For financial help, for work and for improved Sing: O Mary conceived without sin, health we are deeply indebted to Our Lady of the Pray for us, Pray for us, Miraculous Medal. In thanksgiving we shall con- O Mary conceived without sin, tinue the Novena in her honor." Pray for us, who have recourse to thee. 17 15 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Oswegatchie, Frank Scott, Esq., New York. Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) hat worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught handle the then has been denied all employment a even back and since Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had serious school injury and for want sympathy or charity but wants to aam his a home 11-d- now. Does not rural mail route there. In danger of losing WPA. Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. begged quer this Our Blessed Lady to strengthen Novena I "Drink was ruining my life. At the and blessings have come of to the us am now to given up strong drink. my How prayers, and I have terrible habit. She heard me to con- in answer Medal. Especially wonderful accident." "Countless to our graces Novena prayers to Our Lady was her favors." Mary Immaculate for this and many grateful other I protection Miraculous over us in a serious automobile Our can I ever express my gratitude obtained to for some time, I came to the Novena and Sacraments "Although I had been away from the Blessed in answer to our persevering prayer at finan- "How Mother for all the favors she has the my Blessed husband would find work. How prayed that for us Increases in wages, improved health, but band Mother was to me! Not only generous did hus- Our Novena. of mind and soul-these are from receive secure a very good position, but now my cial few assistance, of the blessings peace she has obtained for us sibly we do so. make " the Novena as long as we can pos- shall the Sacraments regularly. In thanksgiving we both a her Divine Son Jesus." had decided to give up making the Novena, the ser- "I night I reached that decision seemed "For some months I neglected receiving the Sacra- but the very on perseverance in prayer. This Novena. ments. Every week at the Novena I prayed for mon was and I decided to continue the Needless and strength to make a good Confession. Our Blessed grace providential weeks later I secured a fine position. in honor Mother secured this favor for me, and now I Two I shall continue making the Novena going to Confession regularly and receiving Holy am to of say, Our Immaculate Mother Mary." Communion frequently. Before I was always wor- "We had many debts and my son could not secure ried, as my work is dangerous, and I knew I was not prepared to meet my Judge. Now I have peace of steady the Novena he has secured a fine position thanks work. But in answer to our persevering pray- heart and am happy, confident of the protection of and ers at we have paid all our debts. Our heartfelt Our Immaculate Mother Mary." to Our Blessed Mother!" "My nephew has recovered from a serious opera- "Week after week I prayed at the Novena that to tion in answer to our Novena prayers to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal." break Mary a sinful companionship. Now I have I Immaculate would secure for me the grace done "For three years I sought work, but as I am and up for the peace and happiness I enjoy am advanced in years I could find none. Every week deeply so, grateful to Mary Immaculate." I made the Novena to Our Blessed Mother, and "I have obtained many favors from Our Blessed never lost hope that she would help me find employ- Lady through her great goodness at the Novena. ment. Now she has rewarded my perseverance, for One intention for which I particularly prayed was I have a better position than I ever hoped to obtain. the reunion of a friend and her husband who had In gratitude, I shall continue making the Novena." separated. Now they are happily reunited." 18 19 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See hat Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught handle the has been denied all employment even back and since then Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious school injury and now. Does not rural mail route there. In danger of losing WPA. Could for himself and want family. sympathy or charity but wants to aam his a home 11-d- May 22. 1941 to the our Novena prayers in honor of Our Lady answer "I wish to report the sale of a property in to Our Lady reunited. Now she For this of the Miraculous Medal, has answered praying that our it Miraculous Medal. The property is of we might be happy together again. Our badly. But nothing is difficult for the Mother money of so was hard to sell, and we needed the very old, prayers, and many and other we are favors I am most grateful to prayers." God, and in her loving kindness she answered our Blessed Mother Mary." thanks to Our Lady of the our Miracu- Novena we the have received in answer to our persevering "Among the many spiritual and temporal favors lous Medal recovered so well from And also "Many, many for her wonderful answer to tuberculosis prayers. I have able to do light work. I tried help in securing the settlement of a court case." at Novena, I am particularly thankful for prayers Mary's that Mary now secured I am a position for me the first time for one." obtained, for a recovery from illness, and other "Many thanks to Mary Immaculate for a position "For would years be able to put our son through Blessed four we have prayed at the Novena college. temporal favors. In thanksgiving we shall continue that we this seemed impossible, but Our this and making the Novena in her honor." At times helped us find a way. For and Mother other always smaller favors we are most grateful, Novena as "In an accident, a friend broke his back and for in many thanksgiving shall continue making the two years was in a plaster cast. Now, in answer to my persevering Novena prayers to Mary Immaculate, long as we are able." the cast has been removed and, much to the doctor's long time I made the Novena, but did Then not q.m surprise, this friend can walk. In thanksgiving for Immaculate suddenly was bestowing upon me, and I not receive I realized how many, many favors under- "For the a special favor for which I prayed. Mary this great favor, I shall continue making the Novena." "For eight years I have been making the Novena that even if what I had asked for were Now in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. I granted, am happy and contented in the knowledge stood still Mary was answering my prayers. that she I have received many, many favors through her all- powerful intercession. Greatest of these was one is taking care of all things for me." for which I prayed five years,-the grace and courage "All thanks to Our Blessed Mother who answered to make a good Confession. What happiness is my Novena prayers. There is a remarkable improve- mine, now that I am at peace with God. Never can ment in my eyesight." I be grateful enough to Our Blessed Mother for this and all the other favors." "I am a non-Catholic but have attended the Novena for some months. Never will I be able to "Thirteen years ago my husband and I separated. be sufficiently grateful to Mary Immaculate for all For over three years I have been making the Novena the favors she obtained for us. My husband was 20 21 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See halt Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught handle the then has been denied all employment even WPA. and since Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school injury and for not want sympathy or charity but wants to aam his a home now. Does rural mail route there. In danger of losing Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. ,out of work and our house was in the hands of the Our Blessed Mother heard my prayers and I am sheriff, but in answer to my Novena prayers my most grateful for her loving protection." husband secured a position and we have paid off "For nearly four years I prayed at the Novena Now some of our debts. Now my children are making the Novena with me and we shall continue to do so. he has my to Confession and received Holy For that father would return to the Sacraments. Com- We feel that the Catholic Church shows us how to munion, gone after an absence of thirty-seven years. honor Our Blessed Mother Mary." this and many other favors we are most grateful "I wish to make public thanksgiving to Our Lady to Our Blessed Mother." of the Miraculous Medal for the many, many favors "My heartfelt thanks to Mary Immaculate for she has secured for us. I shall mention but two,- protecting me from an unhappy marriage. I have steady employment and the grace to conquer a sinful also received many other favors in answer to my habit of long standing." persevering prayer at the Novena." "For over three years we have been attending the "Just when it seemed that my prayers for work Novena services and Mary Immaculate has richly would never be answered, I received a fine position,- rewarded our perseverance in prayer. My husband the best I have ever held. For this and many other returned to the Sacraments after an absence of four- favors I am most grateful. Surely no one ever prays teen years. We received financial assistance which to Our Blessed Mother without being heard." we needed very badly, and in sicknesses we have always been aided by Our Blessed Mother." "In answer to my prayers at the Novena in honor q.m of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, two friends "Although I am not a Catholic, I have found have become Catholics. How grateful I am to our peace and happiness at the Novena and I am most dear Mother Mary for these great favors." grateful to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal for the many favors I have received." "When we started making the Novena five years ago, we were deeply in debt. Now all our debts "My husband and I were living in sin but now, are paid and we can meet our bills on time. In in answer to our prayers at the Novena, we are thanksgiving we are continuing the Novena in honor leading good Catholic lives. All thanks to Mary of Mary Immaculate." Immaculate, because we know the peace and joy of "A good position obtained, two conversions to the a clear conscience." Faith, a death-bed conversion after a life of sin, "I always wear the Miraculous Medal and pray preservation from injury in a serious automobile to Mary Immaculate for her protection. Last Satur- accident,-these are but a few of the many favors day a fellow attacked me, but my screams were heard I have received in answer to my continued prayers immediately and he was captured. I know now that at the Novena to Mary Immaculate." 22 23 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught & handle the then has been denied all employment even and since Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school injury and for not want sympathy or charity but wants to aam his a home now. Does rural mail route there. In danger of losing WPA. Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. THE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL was established for a threefold purpose: to propagate the devotion of the Miraculous Medal; to assist in the education of young men for the priesthood, and to aid the Vincentian Missions in China. It supports its activities by means of a membership fee of 25 cents a year. The living and the deceased may be enrolled as members. Members have offered for them two Novenas of Masses every month; one beginning on the twentieth day at Mary's Central Shrine, Germantown, the other at the Chapel in Paris where Our Lady re- vealed this devotion to Blessed Catherine. Besides these Novenas of Masses, others are frequently offered for them at Lourdes, at St. Andrew "delle Fratte" in Rome, and at the Shrine of Our Lady of Victory in Paris. Promoters of the "Central Association," who form a band of at least eight members, living or deceased ($2.00; 25 cents a year for each member), have q.m offered for them a special monthly Novena of Masses at Lourdes, beginning on the 2nd day; a Mass each Saturday and three special Novenas of Masses each year at Mary's Central Shrine in Germantown, and they also share in the two monthly Novenas of Masses offered for members. As an added reward for securing members for the Association at 25 cents each, Promoters receive the Quarterly Miraculous Medal Magazine, at no extra cost. Moreover, those who die Active Promoters will share in all these spiri- tual benefits perpetually, and a Perpetual Member- ship Certificate, in the name of the deceased Pro- moter, will be sent to the nearest of kin. Address: REV. JOSEPH A. SKELLY, C.M. 100 E. Price St., Germantown, Phila., Pa. 24 Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE secretary er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. Lee hat Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught handle the then has been denied all employment even WPA. and since Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school injury and for not want sympathy or charity but wants to aam his a home liwin now. Does rural mail route there. In danger of losing Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. DURING THIS NOVENA REMEMBER! Services are held every evening at 8:00. ay 13, 1941 Investing in the Miraculous Medal after each service at the altar-rail. ppt Confessions are heard every night. q.m SUGGESTIONS lay sixth has been 1. Attend faithfully the Novena services for NINE CONSECUTIVE DAYS! nk you ever so much, for your kindness 2. Go to Confession and receive Holy Communion ugar. at least once during your Novena. B noted with sympa- 3. Place your Novena Intention in the Petition Box. u say, and has When the petition is granted, WRITE A etter to the LETTER OF THANKSGIVING. everal of the De- stablishments of 4. Pray for one another. me helpful sug- 5. Wear the Miraculous Medal at all times. ou regarding Please preserve this leaflet sincerely yours, for future reference A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) hlt 8 handle the has been denied all employment even injury and since then Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school and worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught for not want sympathy or charity but wants losing to aam his a home liwder now. Does rural mail route there. In danger of WPA. Could himself and family. May 22, 1941. Novena for Peace to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 13, 1941 ppt q.m p.t y sixth has been k you ever so much, for your kindness ar. noted with sympa- 1 say, and has tter to the veral of the De- tablishments of B helpful sug- 1 regarding ASSUMPTION CHURCH West Walnut Hills Cincinnati, Ohio incerely yours, Sunday, April 27, to Monday, May 5, 1941 M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See Rig Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) hlt worked Sends the in Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught now. Does rural mail route there. In danger of losing WPA. Could handle the then has been denied all employment even injury and since Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back school and for not want sympathy or charity but wants to earn his a home 11wd, himself and family. ASSUMPTION RECTORY "Gratitude begets new Favors" 2622 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio More than a century ago Our Lady, foreseeing the SERMONS misfortunes that shadowed the world and the many miseries that would afflict it, gave to her Children, Great Power of Mary April 27 through Catherine Labouré, her medal, token of her Receiving the Medal April 28 love for us, her understanding of our need, and a pledge of promised aid. That was in 1830. Advantages That We Have April 29 In 1930, when our country began to grow dark The Mass April 30 under the heavy clouds of depression that followed the financial crash of 1929, that promise was remem- In Communion May 1 bered and through the Miraculous Medal Novena we Thoughtless Not Tongueless May 2 sought her promised aid. Understanding May 3 Assumption Parish is eternally grateful to our Blessed Mother for her intercession and assistance Devoted to Each Other May 4 during those trying years. Eternally Happy May 5 Now, in complete harmony with the plea of our By Holy Father for untiring prayer for peace, Assump- Reverend Donald G. Knox, C.M. tion Parish will conduct a Novena for Peace, open- Vincentian Father ing on Sunday, April 27, at 8 A. M., once more of begging Mary, under the title of Our Lady of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena Band Miraculous Medal, for those powerful rays of great Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. Graces which alone can penetrate the black clouds of war and restore to mankind the sunshine of God's Peace. "Ask, and you shall Receive" REVEREND ALOYSIUS A. HUBER, Pastor M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. See Rig Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) Sends the Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught school and worked in Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back injury and since then has been denied all employment even WPA. Could handle the rural mail route there. In danger of losing his home now. Does not want sympathy or charity but wants to aarm a 11-1- for himself and family. May 13, 1941 ppt q.m My dear Mr. Scott: Your letter of May sixth has been received and I want to thank you ever so much, in the President's hehalf, for your kindness in sending him the maple sugar. The President has noted with sympa- thetic interest all that you say, and has directed me to bring your letter to the attention of the heads of several of the De- partments and independent establishments of the Government to see if some helpful sug- gestion cannot be made to you regarding employment. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY er/ Frank Scott, Esq., Oswegatchie, New York. Original to: Post Office. Copies to: FHA; FSA(BES); FWA(WPA) Sends the Pres. some maple sugar he has made. Taught school and worked in Lumbering camps etc; in 1932 had a serious back injury and since then has been denied all employment even WPA. Could handle the rural mail route there. In danger of losing his home now. Does not want sympathy or charity but wants to earn a 14w4, for himself and family. MEL May 22, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Lettersto the President: Referred to the State Department, PULLY, Earl T., 2910 Downing St,, Denver, Colol, 5/16/81. Negro wants to be envoy to Japan. Referred to the State Department by memorendum. GALIANO, Victorio P., Pres., and Martin A. Pacor, Sec'y., Centro Ailatelico de Mar Del Plata, Mitre, Argentina, 4/21/41. Reg. Suggestion has brought them to inquire if they may have an autographed picture of the President, Department of Publicity, Bankok, Thailand, Reg., undated. Sends issue of magazine called "Thailand" by H.E.Nai Direk Jaiyanama, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, BOOK. SHAH, Maneklal Motilal, Windsor Church, Bombay, India, 3/3/41. Reg. Re method of bringing about peace. Referred to State. ZBRIGER, Maurice, 5575 Phillips Ave., Montreal, Que., Can., 5/17/41 Reg. Sends music entitled"North America Unity March", and "Royal Canadian Air Force March." MUSIC GUIDELBECK, Myrtle, 63 Padre Varela St., Caibarien, Sta. Clara, Cuba, 5/13/41. Reg. Invalid seeks aid in working. SERRANO, Orlando Aloma, Estrada Palma 263, Santiago, Cuba, 5/9/41. Reg. Seeks letter of recommendation for job at Naval Station in Guantanamo. Referred to State. MINNINI, Rafael Labella, Director and Editor, "La Patria Italiana En El Uruguay.' Book. Reg. KELLIHER, Francis A., 12 Munroe St., Somerville, Mass., 5/19/41. Seeks job in Government, preferably in Agri. Referred to the Civil Service Commission. NAFFZIGER, e.y., Pres., Bureau County Farm Bureau, 1019 N. Main St., Princeton, Ill., undated. ack.5/21/41.get. See Naffziger, Re parity prices for agriculture. Referred to the Department of Agriculture. 7/11/47 4-AAL / tudy 1 WEPER, Mrs. Irma Mae (letterhead - Palmer House Chicago, Ill.) 5/11/41. Wrote to the President saying she has mailed some marmalade. See PPF-9-W ewr R.P.F. 9.m The been 7/11/47 I. tuch 1 sent to fros 7 Cottage April 22, 1941 PPF qM My dear Mr. Shibley: The handmade chair which you recently forwarded to the President through the courtesy of Highway No. 80, Chamber of Commerce, has been received. He is pleased to accept the gift and asks me to tell you how much he appreciates your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, X RCF 9-C M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY A. P. Shibley, Esq., Principal, Mountain Empire Union High School, Pine Valley, California. bk 1 TO CHARLIE NORRIS - For your information. ld Mrs. Waller, secretary to Congr. Izac phoned that Mr. A. P. Shibley, principal of the Mountain Empire Union High School in Pine Valley, near San Diego, Calif., wants to present to the President a very beautiful chair made of manzanita wood, which is a mountain shrub and very hard wood. Would be useful for outdoor furniture. They would like to ship this chair on to the President, if he would accept it. General Watson said yes, if not from a private firm for advertising purposes. -- I phoned this information to Mrs. Waller, who says the chair will be shipped by express and will probably arrive in about 10 days. ld THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 3-5-41 MEMORANDUM: Mrs. Waller, secretary to Congr. Izac phoned that Mr. A. P. Shibley, principal of the Mountain Empire Union High School in Pine Valley, near San Diego, Calif., wants to present to the President a very beautiful chair made of manzanita wood, which is a mountain shrub and very hard wood. Would be useful for outdoor furniture. They would like to ship this chair on to the President, if he would accept it. General Watson said yes, if not from a private firm for advertising purposes. -- I phoned this information to Mrs. Waller, who says the chair will be shipped by express and will probably arrive in about 10 days. ld THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 4-10-41 MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLIE NORRIS: ac Congr. Izac's office says they have a of notice from The Chamber of Commerce, Highway #80, about as follows: ts iful "At our last meeting one of our members informed us that a gentleman d be in our vicinity wished to have our organization present to the President a piece of this gentleman's handiwork." on to etc. etc. The gentleman who made the chair is Mr. m a A. P. Shbiley, and it is presented to the President by the Chamber of Commerce. Congr. Izac's office suggested a letter from California would probably come to the aller, White House in a few days; otherwise, the press Chamber of Commerce should be thanked. S. ld 3-5-41 MEMORANDUM: Mrs. Waller, secretary to Congr. Izac phoned that Mr. A. P. Shibley, principal of the Mountain Empire Union High School in Pine Valley, near San Diego, Calif., wants to present to the President a very beautiful chair made of manzanita wood, which is a mountain shrub and very hard wood. Would be useful for outdoor furniture. They would like to ship this chair on to the President, if he would accept it. General Watson said yes, if not from a private firm for advertising purposes. -- I phoned this information to Mrs. Waller, who says the chair will be shipped by express and will probably arrive in about 10 days. 1d THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 5-8-41 MEMORANDUM FOR MRS. WALLER: General Watson was very glad to send a little note of thanks to Mr. Wyman and I enclose a copy herewith. Your papers are also returned. Many thanks. L. M. Dennison Enclosures. COMMITTEE: FOREIGN AFFAIRS ADDRESS: Congress of the United States SAN DIEGO House of Representatives PERSONAL Washington, D.C. April 29th, 1941 Dear Mrs. Dennison: In accordance with our telephonic conversation I am enclosing herewith the correspendence recently received from Mr. A.P. Shibley, of Pine Valley, California, in reference to the Manzanita chair sent the President by the U.S. Highway 80 Chamber of commerce. At your convenience kindly return the enclosed; and again many thanks for the work you have had to put out in this case. Best regards, Happy Waller Mrs. Waller, Sec. ED. V. IZAC, M.C. Encls. LD May 6, 1941 My dear Mr. Wyman: The President wishes me to convey his most sincere thanks for the Manzanita Wood chair which you presented to him through Mr. A. P. Shibley. Please let me assure you that the President is glad to have this chair and he appreciates your thoughtful kindness very much indeed. With all good wishes to you, I am Very sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Charles 0. Wyman, Esq., 121 Olive Street, Long Beach, California. LD/EAK M I equisted that the litter addressed long Igac s affice phaned and dy 7 Mr Wyman, be readdressed 41 a new address Discanso, al Jan Didgo County the uter addissed to Long beach P.P.7 q-m as returned to the white Have ou anked "Unkusion" E the on File alloched thank xP.P.7, 9-B Ez Habrican 1335-70 M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY + Malcolm Muir, Esq., President, Newsweek, Newsweek Building, Broadway and Forty-second Street, New York, New York. bk has Study + May 26, 1941 P.P.7: My dear Mr. Muir: It was indeed thoughtful of you q-m to send the President the first copy off the press of the booklet, "Newsweek Reports on National Defense." He has asked me to thank xP.P., you ever so much for your kindness. 9-B Very sincerely yours, 1335-20 M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY + Malcolm Muir, Esq., President, Newsweek, Newsweek Building, Broadway and Forty-second Street, New York, New York. bk Shenk Newsweek NEWSWEEK BUILDING BROADWAY AND 42 ND STREET NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT st May 15, 1941 st Dear Mr. President: I have felt that an objective review of the accomplishments and problems of the first year of Defense would prove a major contribution to the public understanding. The editors of Newsweek have bent br every effort to do this and the result is the attached booklet - "Newsweek Reports on National Defense". I wanted to hand you the first copy off the press, which I hope you will find interesting. Faithfully yours, Maleolm hair The President The White House vah. PERCY, W. H., Bridgeport, Conn. PP7 May 21. 1941 (Date acknowledged) MEHL, B. Max, Fort Worth, Tex. May 5, 1941. Sends a copy of a Numismatic Catalog. Writes that the suggestion of presenting the President a copy of this Catalog was prompted by the fact that it contains the largest collection of United States ENCASED POSTAGE STAMPS, which he hopes will prove of interest of interest to him. Sent at the suggestion of Mr. Amon G. Carter See P.P.F.37 PP., 9-m br Il vah. PERCY, W. H., Bridgeport, Conn. PP7 May 21, 1941 (Date acknowledged) 9-m On above date Miss LeHand wrote to Mr. Percy thanking him, on the President's behalf, for the maple syrup which he sent. See P.P.F. 9-P for City "The Referred of the BOOK Pr., 5/16/41. to Vu, MEL May 23, 1941. MEL May 23, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. PPF-9 EDWIN M. WATSON "MacD Letters to the President: Chehem, Solomon, no address, in Spanish. Plan for the City "The New Zion", seat of the world peace, Ezequiel 48. Referred to the State Department. BRAZILIAN Embassy, Brazil, undated. Encl. copy of book by Pro- fessor Basilio de Magalhaes, of Rio de Janeiro, at his request to General Watson. Book entitled, "Historia da Civilisacao", which the author wishes to present to the President. Referred to State Department. BOOK. KARAM, Francisco, AV. Rio Branco No. 10a, Rio de Janeiro, undated. Sends book by self entitled "O Estado Capitalista". Referred to the State Department. BOOK MacDONALD, Helen Auld, c/oFrank B. Auld, Cove Head Rd., Prince Edward Island, Can., 4/23/41. Sends two samplers as gift to the President. Referred to the State Department. GIFT PORTER, William B., 1211 Fifth Ave., McKeesport, Pa., 5/16/41. Asks that Dr. Louis L. Means, who has been called to service, be permitted to serve in one of the larger govt. hospitals. ack.5/23/41.bk. See file under William Porter. Referred to the War Department. RICE, Duane R., Pres., Rice's Bakery, 310 N. Gay St., Baltimore, Md., 5/20/41. Urging Pres. veto S.J.Res.60, re corn and wheat marketing quotas under AMA of 1938. Ack.5/23/41. ic. Referred to the Department of Agriculture. COOK, Hon. Frederic V., Secretary of the Commonwealth, Massachussets, State House, Boston, Mass., undated. Resolution opposing pro- posed legislation curtailing cane sugar refining industry. Re- ferred to the Department of Agriculture. ack.5/22/41.ada. MARK, Albert B., 1128 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y., undated. Encl. manuscript of Mr. Joseph D. Rubin's plan. 5/22/41. See file under Albert Mark. Referred to the OEM. SMYTHE, Mrs. Ellen D., Clerk of the Senate, Territory of Hawaii, Honoluly, Hawaii, 4/30/41. Resolution requesting enactment into law H.R.597. ack.5/22/41. bkk See file under Ellen Smythe. Referred to the Department of Interior. MEL May 23, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and aclmowledgmont. EDWIN M. WATSON PPF9 "M" Letters to the President: Chehem, Solomon, no address, in Spanish. Plan for the City "The New Zion", seat of the world peace, Ezequiel 48. Referred to the State Department. BRAZILIAN Embassy, Brazil, undated. Encl. copy of book by Pro- fessor Basilio de Magalhaes, of Rio de Janeiro, at his request to General Watson. Book entitled, "Historia da Civilisacao", which the author wishes to present to the President. Referred to State Department. BOOK. KARAM, Francisco, AV. Rio Branco No. 10a, Rio de Janeiro, undated. Sends book by self entitled "O Estado Capitalista". Referred to the State Department. BOOK MacDONALD, Helen Auld, c/oFrank B. Auld, Cove Head Rd., Prince Edward Island, Can., 4/23/41. Sends two samplers as gift to the President. Referred to the State Department. GIFT PORTER, William B., 1211 Fifth Ave., McKeesport, Pa., 5/16/41. Asks that Dr. Louis L. Means, who has been called to service, be permitted to serve in one of the larger govt. hospitals. ack.5/23/41.bk. See file under William Porter. Referred to the War Department. RICE, Duane R., Pres., Rice's Bakery, 310 N. Gay St., Baltimore, Md., 5/20/41. Urging Pres. veto S.J.Res.60, re corn and wheat marketing quotas under AAA of 1938. Ack.5/23/41. ic. Referred to the Department of Agriculture. COOK, Hon. Frederic W., Secretary of the Commonwealth, Massachussets, State House, Boston, Mass., undated. Resolution opposing pro- posed legislation curtailing cane sugar refining industry. Re- ferred to the Department of Agriculture. ack.5/22/41.ada. MARK, Albert B., 1128 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y., undated. Encl. manuscript of Mr. Joseph D. Rubin's plan. ack.5/22/41. See file under Albert Mark. Referred to the OEM. SMYTHE, Mrs. Ellen D., Clerk of the Senate, Territory of Hawaii, Honoluly, Hawaii, 4/30/41. Resolution requesting enactment into law H.R.597. ack.5/22/41. bkk See file under Ellen Smythe. Referred to the Department of Interior. mpk MAYBERRY, James E. Whittier, California May 20, 1941 Wrote to the President sending him a one-year's subsription for the Desert Magazine. Encloses the June, 1941, edition. -- Miss LeHand replied on June 3, 1941, expressing thanks in President's behalf. SEE P.P.F. 7570 P.P.F. seek m MEL May 23, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. EDWIN M. WATSON PPF-9 Secretary to the President "M" Letters to the President: DANZ, Eugene P., Deputy U.S. Marshall, Los Angeles, Calif., 6/6/41. States Sam Lyoo, 225 N. Olive St., Los Angeles, is sending package (received) containing models of planes of new designs and structure. Referred to the Department of Commerce, NIC, by memorandum. LEVIN, J.J., 43 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill., 5/12/41. Seeks aid to obtain wheel chair for child afflicted with paralysis. Referred to the Department of Labor, Children's Bureau. BECKWORTH, Hon. Lindley, House of Representatives, Wash.,D.C., 5/22/41. Quotes part of letter from Mr. W.L. Caruthers of Tyler, Tex., re feels that farmers should not foster a movement (Consumers Cooperative Plan), which is intent on suppressing profit system. Referred to the Department of Agriculture, by memorandum. Quotes from another letter from Mr. Farland Farmer, editor of the Henderson Times, Henderson, Tex, and Chairman of the Southern Council of Research, re seeking suggestions on a Pan-American Research Conference, and wants to know what stept to take to obtain federal financial aid in putting it over. Referred by memorandum to the State Department. ANDREW Dakers Ltd., 39 Store St., London, Eng., undated. Sends book entitled "The Betrayal of Christ by the Churches" by J. Middleton Murry. Referred to the State Department. BOOK. LUKINICH, Dr. Emerich, BUDAPEST, undated. Sends book by himself, entitled "Die Siebenburgische Frage", written in German. Referred to the State Department. BOOK ROSEN, M. Joseph, Manfield Handkerchief Co., 2 W. 37th St., New York, N.Y., 4/29/41. Sends print on satin which he was re- quested to transmit to Pres. from Mr. McKerrow of England. Referred to the State Department. GIFT PATTERSON, Arthur S., 318 Keewatin Ave., Toronto, Ont., Can., 4/28/41. Sends Pres. picture of himself and Winston Churchill which he has drawn. Says it is the popular picture in Canada at the moment. Referred to the State Department. GIFT a' May 26, 1941 My dear Mr. Muhlhausen: The President is pleased to accept 108 that fishing rod you left at the Executive Office recently, as a gift from you and Mr. Bill Logan-of Houston. He sends his sincer- est thanks to you and Mr. Logan for your kind thought of him, and he wants you to know also how interested he was in seeing the pictures accompanying the gift. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY x William C. Muhlhausen, Esq., Care of the Houston Post, Houston, Texas. bk his rpon 5 Please oak. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 7, 1941 lakad 5-26-41 BN The attached fishing rod was brought in this morning by Mr. William C. Muhlhausen, care of the Houston Post, Houston, Texas, and left as a gift to and the President from Bill Logan, also of Houston him- self. Mr. Muhlhausen left a picture of Barney Far- ley, the gentleman who acted as guide for the Presi- dent when he was fishing off Port Aransas several years ago. Attached also is a picture of a sail fish caught by Bill Logan with this rod. Acknowledgement should be made to Mr. Muhlhausen. BILL SIMMONS 1 of this bk land suc- gaff who ) his rpon bk of this land suc- gaff who his rpon 1787 " is / UNITED STATES STATE UNIVERSITES EL STAGE DUE / 10 DENTS 10 CENTS GREAT HOUS 1787 Postage Cente 1ST CLASS CONTENTS MERCHANDISE- 4TH CLASS MAIL POSTMASTER-THIS PARCEL MAY BE OPENED FOR POSTAL INSPECTION IF NECESSARY RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED "BILL" LOGAN, JR. SPORTING GOODS EXCLUSIVELY P.O. BOX 1161 HOUSTON, TEX. VIA AIR MAIL NOTIFY SENDER IF PARCEL CANNOT BE DELIVERED Too Mr. W. C. Muhlhausen c/o Max Jacobs 223 Kellog Bldg. Washington, D. C. PLEASE HANDLE CAREFULLY { ROD A 10-FT. SAILFISH on a Heddon "PAL" Rod 9 oz. tip with a 12-thread Line in 22 minutes. Taken by "Bill" Logan at Acapulco, Mexico 12-21-40 This unusual picture was snapped at Port Aransas during the Tarpon Rodeo. On the right is Bill Logan of Houston. On the left is Barney Farley, secretary of the Port Aransas Light Tackle club, who vouches for this bk remarkable catch. By LLOYD GREGORY, ing 96 pounds-a remarkable catch. This is about the time required to land Post Sports Editor. Bill Logan of Houston, Heddon This is the largest fish ever landed on a tarpon on heavy tackle. representative, who is known to thous- fly tackle. Take a look at the pic- The rodeo was a tremendous suc- ands of fishermen along the gulf coast, ture, and compare the fish with the cess with 104 tarpons brought to gaff has set a world's record at the recent slender rod Logan used in bringing the in the three days of fishing. Port Aransas tarpon rodeo. big fellow to gaff. Bill Logan, a master fisherman, who Logan landed on a six and half Adding luster to Logan's accomplish- has few equals, certainly added to his ounce, nine half foot, fly rod a tarpon ment is the fact it required only 31 renown by bringing in the tarpon five foot, seven inches long and weigh- minutes for h:m to land the tarpon. shown in this picture. (Published in Houston Post.) A 10-ft. SAILFISH on a Sec. 562, P.L.&R. U.S. POSTAGE Heddon "PAL" Steel Rod PAID Dowagiac, Mich. Permit No. 8. 9-oz. Tip, 12-Thread Line (Rod No. 2249) mr Rossevelt Said Mr. Logan: This "Pal" with a 9-oz. tip is the finest rod This is the same type I ever used on heavy fish-the fastest kill- ing implement I ever saw-and the fisher- Heddon Rod as you man not exhausted after the fracas. used at Part aransas Texas three years ago- Again the Heddon "Pal" lives up except the tip is slightly to its name- heavier boz nersus 9 oz "The Rod with the Fighting Heart" may it help you land many beg ones- Bill Logan 5-3-41 on a Heddon Bait Casting Rod and Heddon "Zara-Spook" Bait This unusual picture was snapped at Port Aransas during the Tarpon Rodeo. On the right is Bill Logan of Houston. On the left is Barney Farley, secretary of the Port Aransas Light Tackle club, who vouches for this bk remarkable catch. By LLOYD GREGORY, ing 96 pounds-a remarkable catch. This is about the time required to land Post Sports Editor. Bill Logan of Houston, Heddon This is the largest fish ever landed on a tarpon on heavy tackle. representative, who is known to thous- fly tackle. Take a look at the pic- The rodeo was a tremendous suc- ands of fishermen along the gulf coast, ture, and compare the fish with the cess with 104 tarpons brought to gaff has set a world's record at the recent slender rod Logan used in bringing the in the three days of fishing. Port Aransas tarpon rodeo. big fellow to gaff. Bill Logan, a master fisherman, who Logan landed on a six and half Adding luster to Logan's accomplish- has few equals, certainly added to his ounce, nine half foot, fly rod a tarpon ment is the fact it required only 31 renown by bringing in the tarpon five foot, seven inches long and weigh- minutes for him to land the tarpon. shown in this picture. (Published in Houston Post.) FOR FLY ROD Bill Logan lands a 58-lb. Tarpon on a Heddon Bait Casting Rod and Heddon "Zara-Spook" Bait This unusual picture was snapped at Port Aransas during the Tarpon Rodeo. On the right is Bill Logan of Houston. On the left is Barney Farley, secretary of the Port Aransas Light Tackle club, who vouches for this bk remarkable catch. By LLOYD GREGORY, ing 96 pounds-a remarkable catch. This is about the time required to land Post Sports Editor. Bill Logan of Houston, Heddon This is the largest fish ever landed on a tarpon on heavy tackle. The rodeo was a tremendous suc- representative, who is known to thous- fly tackle. Take a look at the pic- ands of fishermen along the gulf coast, ture, and compare the fish with the cess with 104 tarpons brought to gaff has set a world's record at the recent in the three days of fishing. slender rod Logan used in bringing the big fellow to gaff. Bill Logan, a master fisherman, who Port Aransas tarpon rodeo. Logan landed on a six and half Adding luster to Logan's accomplish- has few equals, certainly added to his ounce, nine half foot, fly rod a tarpon renown by bringing in the tarpon ment is the fact it required only 31 shown in this picture. five foot, seven inches long and weigh- minutes for him to land the tarpon. (Published in Houston Post.) WORLD RECORD FOR FLY ROD This unusual picture was snapped at Port Aransas during the Tarpon Rodeo. On the right is Bill Logan of Houston. On the left is Barney Farley, secretary of the Port Aransas Light Tackle club, who vouches for this bk remarkable catch. By LLOYD GREGORY, ing 96 pounds-a remarkable catch. This is about the time required to land Post Sports Editor. This is the largest fish ever landed on a tarpon on heavy tackle. Bill Logan of Houston, Heddon The rodeo was a tremendous suc- representative, who is known to thous- fly tackle. Take a look at the pic- ands of fishermen along the gulf coast, cess with 104 tarpons brought to gaff ture, and compare the fish with the in the three days of fishing. has set a world's record at the recent slender rod Logan used in bringing the Bill Logan, a master fisherman, who Port Aransas tarpon rodeo. big fellow to gaff. has few equals, certainly added to his Logan landed on a six and half Adding luster to Logan's accomplish- renown by bringing in the tarpon ounce, nine half foot, fly rod a tarpon ment is the fact it required only 31 shown in this picture. five foot, seven inches long and weigh- minutes for him to land the tarpon. (Published in Houston Post.) F May 26, 1941 PPF- 9-m My dear Anne: Your nice letter to the President has been received and I want to thank you, in his behalf, for your good wishes, as well as for your kind thought in sending him the pen- cil sketch. I assure you that he will be most grateful for this evidence of your friendliness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Anne Murchison, 509 West Fifteenth, Hopkinsville, Kentucky. bk may 5. 1941. my Dear mr. President, l am sending e a penal sketch of you have just it. l 'm a little girl thirteen years completed and I do pe you like old and live in Hopkinsville, Ky l like to draw and I hope some blay l will be able to attend an art school. my mather and D addy are one hundred per cent american that God give you added strength to and Roosevelt and together we pray 9 aid you through these trying times and enable you to complete your program. always we wish for you and yours happiness and the best of everything. incerely, anne murchison Ackad 5-26-41 BK MSL , 1941. May 31, 1941 p.p.7. q-m My dear Miss McDonnald: The medal which you were good enough to send to the President has been received. He wants me to thank you ever so much for your kind thought of him. Very sincerely yours, 16. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY + Miss Ellen McDonnald, Blaine, Kansas. ada MTIT, , 1941. ach 5-31-41 acknowledgment. PPF-9) WATSON the Presi dent N Blain may 24 1941 awa eles, Calif., 5/30/41. IS permission to stay to fe D snopsfith daughters who are citizens. rtment of Justice. 6/3/41. Seeks loan to the FLA, (RFC). cooklyn, N.Y., 6/5/41. e by HOLC. Referred to Recepfulley Clinton,Mo., 6/2/41. d to the Civil Service HOLC is foreclosing on e. Postmarked Jamáica, ). miss EllenThitonnald 6/3/41. Young girl wants ation. Referred to the Blance Kon old, Pa., 6/4/41. Seeks red to the Department of Mich., 6/6/41. Proposes titled "Teachers and ion Association, Univer- rred to the State De- BOOK. .., Jamaica, B.W.I., 6/3/41. Referred to the State MEL June 9, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. EDWIN M. WATSON (PPF-9) Secretary to the Presi dent Letters to the President: ARRIOLA, Octavio R., 2116 Adair St., Los Angeles, Calif., 5/30/41. Man living in this country illegaly seeks permission to stay here. Encl. birth certificates of three daughters who are citizens. Also 2 other encl. Referred to the Department of Justice. RAAB, Karl L., 1705 Belmont, Seattle, Wash., 6/3/41. Seeks loan to reopen saw mill. Encl. (3). Referred to the FLA, (RFC). dittenhoefer, Mrs. Bert, 1836 E. 19th St., Brooklyn, N.Y., 6/5/41. Seeks aid to prevent foreclosure on home by HOLC. Referred to the FLA, (HOLC). DAVIS, Mrs. Dalton, 210 N. Washington, 2xxex, Clinton, Mo., 6/2/41. Seeks job in Government service. Referred to the Civil Service Commission. ANONYMOUS, signed Bonjamin, Wants to know why HOLC is foreclosing on his home when his payments are up to date. Postmarked Jamáica, N.Y., 6/2/41, Referred to the FLA, (HOLC). STANCIL, Miss Burdette, R.1, Middlesex, N.C., 6/3/41. Young girl wants to know how she can receive medical education. Referred to the F.S.A., (NYA). SCHAEFFER, Herbert C., R.2, Box 83, New Ringgold, Pa., 6/4/41. Seeks aid to save farm from foreclosure. Referred to the Department of Agriculture, FCA. KING, Mrs. Hazel, 7744 Prairie Ave., Detroit, Mich., 6/6/41. Proposes formation of world police. Sends book entitled "Teachers and Cooperation Issued by National Education Association, Univer- sity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., Referred to the State De- partment. BOOK. GORD, Jas. F., Waterloo Rd., Half-Way Tree P.O., Jamaica, B.W.I., 6/3/41. Suggestions for averting world disaster. Referred to the State Department. T.A. 777 q-m May 26, 1941 + My dear Mr. McDaniel: The drawing which you were good enough to send to the President has been re- ceived. Please be assured that your thought- fulness is very much appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Nelson McDaniel, Esq., 3978 Vernon Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. ada W ach 5-26-41 awa STATE & BY nelson mcDaniel F.D. ROOSEVELT 166 MY PRESIDENT AND YOURS nelson me Daniel 3978 vernon and chicagodle.