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PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE
PPF 9
Gifts R
Mar. -July 1937
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March 4, 1937
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My dear Mr. Rollow:
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The President has asked me to ac-
knowledge your nice letter of congratulations
and to express his sincere appreciation of your
kind thought in sending him the pictures to which
you refer. He thanks you ever so much for your
friendly good wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
TA
II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
James S. Rollows Esq.,
,
Hotel Pennsylvania,
New York, N.Y.
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See 72 for further correspondence
with Mr, Rollow dated 4/16/37
the President & Mrs Roosevelt
re distribution of portraits of
through the schools,
iour in interruptions 10 every 10TM U1 and inaustry, TOT
the purpose of electing a Chief Executive.
Second: -- If the New Deal should lose to another major
party the people will have to pay heavily for the short respite the
HOTEL PENNSYLVANIA
NEW YORK CITY
and
March 1, 1937.
My dear Mr. President: --
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Although a little late, permit me to congratulate you
on your very successful second inauguration and your late Natal
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Day - may you have many happy returns. I do not know of a better
way to express myself at this time than to repeat a part of my
note to you of March 5, 1933, reading as follows: --
"Your unique position will give you much
power for the creation of good or ill. I am sure,
however, that the results will always be found with
the former.
Of course, there has been much done but, yet, there is
also much more to be done. I am both proud and elated, and feel
well repaid for the small effort I have made in trying to go along
with your administration. Many of my sentiments have at least been
planted and taken root, I am sure.
I am certain, Mr. President, that you are more respected
and admired today than you were even before your last election. I
do not know of anyone who has come within the bounds of such respect
and fondness of the people of late history, unless it was your
illustrious relative, Theodore Roosevelt. But at the peak of his
popularity and the admiration he enjoyed, he left for a foreign land,
and when he returned the web in which all this admiration was held
was broken, and it could never be fully restored. The people are in
hopes that this misfortune can not occur to another, who would prove
to be the object of their confidence and affection.
The fact is, it seems that the nations of the world are
taking up and advancing a mode of direct government - they feel that
too many representatives are useless, and even a hindrance -- "Too
many cooks spoil the broth. ") to a good and fair form of government
of a growing intellectual populace.
There is a general opinion crystallizing with the masses
that this government should have a permanent head, for the following
reasons: --
First: -- To evade the loss of a year's time in every
four in interruptions in every form of business and industry, for
the purpose of electing a Chief Executive.
Second: -- If the New Deal should lose to another major
party the people will have to pay heavily for the short respite the
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New Deal has given them and this new major party would take up
again a capitalistic form of government in all its details.
Third: -- The interminable and vexing contests of
capital and labor. If labor gains a 30-hour week at $15 a day they
will immediately contend for 25 hours and $20 a day. On the other
hand, if capital drives labor into a 60-hour week at $8 a day, they
would follow it up with a drive for 72 hours and $6 a day. This,
of course, is a weakness of human nature and it requires a strong,
resourceful man uninterrupted to make both sides maintain a fair
policy for all concerned and for the purpose of progress and real
civilization.
Fourth: -- If another party ever gains control again they
will take up the advancing and growing feeling the world over for a
one-man government to keep all contenders from disturbing or
interrupting them in governing the people with a Capitalistic form
of government.
It is amusing when we consider the opponents of the re-
organization of the Supreme Court, when stripped of the verbage of
their contentions has nothing left but their fear that the present
and future generations will lose their freedom. We could tell them
that 90% of the people of the country have been for the last half Century
more or less, placed in abject slavery by the remaining 10%, and that
future generations will be just as able and as intelligent as they
are and will take care of themselves, and if the reorganization brings
on any undue hardships the Supreme Court could be reorganized once
more and it would cause no alarm or harm to anyone.
I hope before many moons I will have the pleasure of address-
ing you as the permanent head of the Government of the United States.
I am taking the liberty of forwarding to you a picture of
yourself and one of Mrs. Roosevelt, with attached sentiments. I hope
if it comes within the range of your disapproval you will let me know
of it; on the other hand, if you can use some of them I would be
del ighted to furnish whatever may be required.
With my very best wishes for your good health, and a con-
tinuation of your most admirable administration, I am,
Sincerely
J
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James James S. 3,Racton yours, Rollow
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The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
P.P.7
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March 6/37
My dear Mr. Regan :
I have received your letter of
February tenth and thank you most
heartily for the copy of First Things
in Acadia. This volume is a handsome
addition to my library.
Very sincerely yours,
x p.s.7
thankdin Do ROOSEVELT
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Mr. John W. Regan,
Secretary,
First Things Publishers Limited,
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520 Quindool Road,
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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FIRST THINGS PUBLISHERS LIMI
520 QUINTOOL ROAD
HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA
February IO I937
Hon Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House, Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr President:
A number of citizens of Halifax have jointly issued
an interesting new book, "First Things in Acadia", which
takes in Campobello Island. The original grant of the
island take was made at Halifax, which is described at
Page 198, in the short chapter, "First Canadian Tennis"
and it is hoped you will be able to steal a few miniutes
from superior duties to glance at the item.
The book is all tabloid, short, independant stories for
busy men to relax at random.
The attention of our "good neighbor" is also respectfully
directed to illustrations at pages 64 and 65. Mrs Roose-
velt and other members of the family may wish copies
of the book as souvenirs.
It is my great privilege and pleasure to offer you
a specially bound, autographed copy of "First Things in
Acadia", which is being delivered by messenger for
better protection, and it is the sincere wish of editor
and associates that Mr president will graciously
accept the volume, accompanied by our very best regards
for success in the current year.
I have the honor to be
Your Obedient Servant
jwr/r
John W. Regan
John. w.Regan
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
In reply refer to
March 6, 1937
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My dear Miss LeHand:
With reference to your memorandum of February 24,
1937, I am returning herewith the letter addressed to
the President by John W. Regan, of Halifax, Nova Scotia,
together with a draft of a suggested reply for the
signature of the President, thanking Mr. Regan for the
gift of the book entitled First Things in Acadia.
If you will send me the letter addressed to Mr. Regan
when signed by the President, I shall be glad to forward
it to the American Consul General at Halifax for delivery.
Sincerely yours,
R.Southgald
Chief of Protocol.
Enclosures:
Original letter from John W. Regan
to the President;
Draft reply.
Miss Marguerite A. LeHand,
Private Secretary to the President,
The White House.
February 24, 1937
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. SOUTHGATE:
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Please have appropriate acknowledgment
prepared for the President's signature.
M. A. Le Hand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Let. to the President from John W. Regan, Sec., First Things
Publishers, Ltd., 520 Quinpool Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2/17/37;
states the citizens of Halifax have jointly issued an interesting
new book, "First Things in Acadia", which takes in Campobello
Island, and writer takes great privilege and pleasure in offering
the President a specially bound, autographed copy of the book,
which is being delivered by messenger for better protection; hopes
the Pres will accept the volume.
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THE MODERN LIBRARY
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WHITE
SMITH & HAAS BOOKS
MAR 13 10 HOUSE
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March 11, 1937.
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Dear Joe:-
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A very hasty line to thank you
again for the Bass which arrived this
morning. We are all looking forward to
a delicious dinner on the train. Thank
you ever so much.
I wish it were possible for you
to get a little rest.
As ever yours,
noted
Honorable Joe T. Robinson, X# X
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C.
THE MODERN LIBRARY
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SMITH & HAAS BOOKS
RANDOM HOUSE BOOKS
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BENNETT A. CERF, President ROBERT K. HAAS, Vice-President DONALD S. KLOPFER, Treasurer
March 12, 1937
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Dear President Roosevelt:
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We are taking the liberty
of sending you under separate cover, with our com-
pliments, a copy of a new book by Robert Graves,
author of I CLAUDIUS, CLAUDIUS THE GOD, etc., which
we think you will enjoy reading. Its title is THE
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ANTIGUA STAMP.
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Cordially,
RANDOM HOUSE, Inc.
Robert x. Hans
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House
Washington, D. C.
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March 23, 1937
By dear Bass:
The President has received your noto
of March twelfth and thanks you over so much
for your courtesy In sending him the copy of
"The Antigua Stamp". Be has asked ne to express
his approciation of your Icind thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. 4. Leiland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Robert K. Hass, Esq.,
Bandon House, Inc.,
20 East 57th Street,
New York, U.Y.
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Charles (Pupplo y,
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March 22, 1937
q.R
My dear Dr. Rogers:
The President has asked me to thank
you ever so much for your courtesy in sending
your book of poems to him at Warm Springs.
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He wants you to know that he deeply appreciates
your kind thought of him and sends you his sincere
good wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
anstantel
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Dr. Joseph Walter Rogers,
877 Orange Street,
Macon,
Georgia.
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Charles
April 1, 1937
d me to acknowl-
of March twenty-
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Cha 396 -v8 Rupple, Jr., Esq.,
Irvington,
Union Avenue,
New Jersey.
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remain agood citizen
Charles Pupple de
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April 1, 1937
My dear Mr. Rupple:
The President has asked me to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your letter of March twenty-
sixth, and to tell you of his appreciation of
your kind thought in sending him the copy of
your drawing, which you were good enough to
enclose.
Very sincerely yours,
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
Charles Rupple, Jr., Esq.,
396 Union Avenue,
Irvington,
New Jersey.
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and Phito me soon if Possible remain agood citizen
Charles Puppl I
Mar 26 1937
396 Union benue
Irrington NJ,
Dear Mr President.
Justa few lines to tell you am
very Interested ism art. Dhippened to
come on a and thought
d would sketch it finished many
of my friends said it was done pretty good,
AD thoug ht D would send it to you
and see if you liked it and hoped you
would write if you had enough time and
tell me if you thrught it was good
and do you think & should continue with
my art and drawing
and Phito me soox John Jon if like and
remain agord citizen
Charles Pupplo I
FRANKLIN ROOSEYEAT
DRAWNBY
CHAS
PUPPLE
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April 2, 1937
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My dear Mr. Roth:
Your friendly letter of March thirtieth
Refunth times
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has been received by the President and he thanks
ero.
you very much indeed for your courtesy in sending
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him that photograph. He wants you to know that he
deeply appreciates your Icind thought of him and
has asked me to convey his very best wishes to
tor
you and to Mr. Castor.
tion
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Paul A. Roth, Esq.,
115-58 204th Street,
St. Albans,
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New York.
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photo
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The President of the W.S.
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Under seperate cover l am forwarding
yard n.y. taken alse. 22. 1916. This photo is a s repood-
you a group picture of imployers from the havy
nction from the original which l fossess.
occasion bring wage adjustments for havy y and workers.
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former have Germanhaurers Congressmon James mahw and his securety
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accept it:
the both hope that you will kindly
very truly yours.
Paul A Roth.
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RETURNED TO MR. BUCKLEY
April 15, 1937
P.P.7. q-R
My dear Mr. Rippon:
It was most thoughtful of you to write
me that nice note. I have passed along to the
President the gift and he asks me to assure you
of his appreciation of your kindness in the matter.
I want to thank you, too, for the box
of delicious candy you sent me.
Very sincerely yours,
Cigarette
Miss he Handy
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Matthew J. Rippon, Esq.,
Enrolling Clerk,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C.
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Burdly
April 15, 1937
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My dear Mr. Rippon:
It was most thoughtful of you to write
me that nice note. I have passed along to the
President the gift and he asks me to assure you
of his appreciation of your kindness in the matter.
I want to thank you, too, for the box
of delicious candy you sent me.
Cigarette
Very sincerely yours,
Mins se Handy
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Matthew J. Rippon, Esq.,
Enrolling Clerk,
House of Representatives,
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Washington, D. C.
A loyal Democrat.
Very truly yours,
X
albert w. Rowe
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S.
OFFICE OF ENROLLING CLERK
WASHINGTON, D.C.
April
13,'37
Miss Marguerite LeHand
The White House
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Dear Friend:
Hope you have fully
recovered from the effedts of the severe cold you were
suffering from when last I heard from you. Hoping
your visit to Warm Springs was beneficial, I am send-
ing sincere wishes for your future good health and
happiness. Please accept gift of candy as apearnest
of goodwill.
Sincerely
J.Rippon
Matthew J. Rippon
Will you please pass on the accompanying gift to
The President with my best wishes
you WOTK.
A loyal Democrat.
Very truly yours,
albert w. Rowe.
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HONSE LINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S.
OFFICE OF ENROLLING CLERK
WASHINGTON, D.C.
April 13
Then
on
1937
His Excellency
The President.
Dear Skipper:
Please accept the little gift
of big cigarettes. Hope you enjoy smoking them. Have.been
praying and working for your success in the Supreme
Court controversy and for all your splendid endeavors
for the benefit of our country and its people. God bless
you and your loved ones and bring you all Health, Happi-
ness and Attainment of your patriotic desires.
As ever, your Friend
matthew Matthew J. JRifpon Rippon
At your convenience, please let me know if you agree
with me on the matter referred to herewith?
guuu WOTA.
A loyal Democrat.
Very truly yours,
albert w. Rowe
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April 16, 1937
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My dear Mr. Rowe:
This will acknowledge your letter of
March twenty-first, addressed to the President
at Warm Springs. He has asked me to express
his cordial appreciation of your kind thought
in sending him those booklets and to convey his
sincere good wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mbert W. Rowe, Esq.,
120 Anthony Street,
Rochester,
New York.
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youu WOTK.
A loyal Democrat.
Very truly yours,
X
albert w. W. Rowe
Read at
W.S
1/16
120 Anthony St.
Rochester, N.Y.
March 21, 1937
President Roosevelt
Warm Springs, Ga.
Dear Mr. Roosevelt:
I am forwarding you one of our 19th ward Demo-
cratic St. Patrick's Party Souvenir Program books, of which
I was chairman. It was an honor for us to be able to have
your picture in it.I hope you will like the article Mrs.
Rowe and I wrote.
I am also enclosing another booklet in which
I noticed Mr. Frederick Lamb of Rochester introduced you in
1932 at a democratic rally as "our friend our Govenor, the
next President of the United States".
May I extend my thanks and hearty appreciation
for all that you have done for all of us. I owe my present
position as preliminary examiner of Federal Housing Adminis-
tration, Rochester office, to you. I expect to be promoted
to the position of valuator. If I am in Washington at F.H.A.
school, I hope I may see you. May God bless you for your
good work.
A loyal Democrat.
Very truly yours,
albert w. Rowe
X
P.P.F.
9-R
April 21, 1937
My dear Senator:
I am sorry that I cannot reply more
favorably to your request that I arrange for Miss
Betty North and her mother to have a minute or two
X with the President while they are in Washington
from the fifth to the twentieth of May in order
that they may present to him a gold master pass
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key to the Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida.
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As you know, the President expects to
leave Washington about the middle of next week for
a brief fishing cruise in the Gulf of Mexico. The
exact date of his return to Washington is not defi-
nite but it will probably be around May fifteenth.
Naturally, upon his return his appointment calendar
will be unusually crowded and I do not see how it
will be possible to make any personal engagements
such as you suggest.
You might explain to Miss North and her
mother that it has been the policy here at the
White House during the past four years of the
President's administration for me to receive on
his behalf all gifts. If such a plan would meet
with their approval, I should be delighted to
see them here at the Executive Offices one day
after our return from Texas and receive from
them the gold key. I will await your further
advice.
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With all good wishes,
Sincerely,
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
Honorable Charles 0. Andrews,
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C.
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April 21, 1937
My dear Senator:
I am sorry that I cannot reply more
favorably to your request that I arrange for Miss
Betty North and her mother to have a minute or two
with the President while they are in Washington
from the fifth to the twentieth of May in order
that they may present to him a gold master pass
key to the Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida.
As you know, the President expects to
leave Washington about the middle of next week for
a brief fishing cruise in the Gulf of Mexico. The
exact date of his return to Washington is not defi-
nite but it will probably be around May fifteenth.
Naturally, upon his return his appointment calendar
will be unusually crowded and I do not see how it
will be possible to make any personal engagements
such as you suggest.
You might explain to Miss North and her
mother that it has been the policy here at the
White House during the past four years of the
President's administration for me to receive on
his behalf all gifts. If such a plan would meet
with their approval, I should be delighted to
see them here at the Executive Offices one day
after our return from Texas and receive from
them the gold key. I will await your further
advice.
Minitab States Senate
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With all good wishes,
Sincerely,
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
Honorable Charles O. Andrews,
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C.
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WALSH, MASS., CHAIRMAN
DINGS, MD.
FREDERICK HALE, MAINE
SMITH, S.C.
JAMES J. DAVIS, PA.
MCGILL, KANS.
HIRAM W. JOHNSON, CALIF.
CHARD B.'RUSSELL, JR., GA.
ERNEST W. GIBSON, VT.
HOMER T. BONE, WASH.
HARRY FLOOD BYRD, VA.
United States Senate
WILLIAM H. DIETERICH, ILL.
FRED H. BROWN, N. H.
PETER G. GERRY, R. 1.
COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS
RUSH D. HOLT, W. VA.
C.O. ANDREWS, FLA.
GUY M. GILLETTE, IOWA
JOSEPH T. KELLY, CLERK
April 20, 1937
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Hon. Marvin McIntyre
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mac:
I am attaching a letter from Mr. Charles Griner,
Manager of the new Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville,
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Florida, which is self-explenatory.
If you can help me out in making it possible for
Miss Betty North and her mother to have a minute or
two with the President sometime between the 5th and
20th of May, I will appreciate it very much.
It SO happens that Mr. Griner is one of the out-
standing Democrats in Florida and was very helpful
to me, and also to the President, in our recent cam-
paigns. I am sure that he and I both would appreciate
your cooperation in this matter.
With kind regards and best wishes, I am
Cordially yours
Chaulesudewz
COA:RS
CHARLES 0. ANDREWS
Encl.
(FORMERLY THE CARLING)
JACKSONVILLE'S
LARGEST and
FINEST HOTEL
300 Roome
SENATOR RETURN Al TO DREWS
The
300 Baths
ROOSEVELT
R 17 ED 1937
JACKSONVILLE
FLORIDA
APR SEN.
OFFICE OF THE management
April 15, 1937
Hon. C. 0. Andrews
United States Senator
Washington, D.C.
Charlie
My dear Senator Andrews:
We which recently decided to change the name of this hotel,
and we had just acquired, then known as Hotel Carling,
Betty
a contest was conducted with substantial prizes
to the person suggesting the new name to be used,
noth
accompanied by the best letter as to why the suggested
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name should be selected. We received over 4,000 letters
with suggested names and approximately one person out
of every four suggested the name Roosevelt, Franklin
Roosevelt, or Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The winner of the first prize was Miss Betty North of
this city. Miss North is a debutante daughter of Col.
Earl North of the U.S. Army District Engineers stationed
here.
Miss North and her mother will be in Washington from
May 5 until May 20 and we would like very much to arrange,
if possible, to have Miss North present to President
Roosevelt a gold master pass key to our hotel named in
his honor
If you can aid us in this connection, it will be most
highly appreciated. I am also writing to Senator Pepper
and I am hopeful that you and Senator Pepper can arrange
for an appointment, and that it will be possible for you
and Senator Pepper to present Miss North to the president
at any time between May 5 and May 20.
I realize, of course, that you are burdened with business
but hope that you can find some time in the near future
to drop me a line in this connection.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness and with best
regards and kind wishes, I am,
RETURN TO REWS
Sincerely yours,
ENATOR
Charlie HOTEL ROOSEVELT, Giver
CBG/sb
Chas. B. Griner, Mgr.
GEORGE B. HILLS
1604 LYNCH BUILDING
POST OFFICE BOX 4817
JACKSONVILLE. florida
fell
May 28, 1937.
PERSONAL
Hon. Marvin H. McIntyre,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mac:-
I understand that Mrs. Earl North and her daughter
will call at the White House some time June 3, under an ap-
Betty noth
pointment made by Senators Andrews and Pepper, to present a
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gold key to the Roosevelt Hotel here in this city.
Mrs. North is the wife of Colonel Earl North, who
is United States District Engineer Officer for the Florida
District.
Mrs. North's father is Commodore J. D. Gatewood.
I understand that he was in charge of the Naval Hospital
back in the days when you and the President were identified
with the Navy while the President was Assistant Secretary.
I mention all of this on the chance that you prob-
ably knew Commodore Gatewood in those days, and that you may
be interested in meeting his daughter and his granddaughter
when they come to your office.
They are charming people, and I will appreciate any
courtesies you may properly extend them.
With good wishes, I am,
Sincerely,
any
George B. Hills.
GBH/W
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June 4, 1937
My dear Mr. Mayor:
The President asks me to thank you
ever so much for your nice letter which was
presented to him by Miss Betty North, and to
tell you how sincerely he appreciates the
cordial invitation it conveys to visit the
city of Jacksonville.
He wants you to know, too, that he
is indeed grateful for your friendly expressions
and your good wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Honorable John T. Alsop, Jr.,
Mayor of Jacksonville,
Jacksonville,
Florida.
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DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE
JOHN T. ALSOP, JR.
MAYOR
shank
Jacksonville, Florida
ML
May 26, 1937.
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President,
White House,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
This letter will introduce Miss Betty North, at-
tractive daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. Earl North,
all of whom are popular citizens of Jacksonville.
Miss "Betty", as she is affectionately known by
her host of friends, will present to you a gold key to the
Roosevelt Hotel -- one of Jacksonville's newest and best
hotels -- which has been named for you, the Nation's most
courageous and most popular President.
With the presentation of this key Miss North will
also extend to you, Mr. President, a cordial invitation
to be a guest at the popular Roosevelt Hotel at any time
you may find it convenient to again visit our city, and
may I remind you, Mr. President, that the latchstring to
the Gateway City to Florida ever hangs on the outside to
you, our President, friend and neighbor.
With very high esteem and warm personal regards,
I have the honor to remain
Sincerely yours,
MAYOR.
by
June 4, 1937
My dear Mr. President:
Miss Betty North has presented to
the President the Resolution adopted by the
Senate of the Florida Legislature, which you
were good enough to send him, and he asks me
to thank you for your courtesy.
The friendly spirit which prompted
this action by the Florida Legislature touched
the President very deeply, and he will be
obliged if you will tell the members of the
Senate how much he appreciates the cordial
welcome they extend to him, and the generous
expressions of good will which the Resolution
conveys.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Honorable Stuart Gillis,
President of the Senate of the
Florida Legislature,
Jacksonville,
Florida.
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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Sen-
ate of Florida that Miss Betty North, a young lady of
Jacksonville, Florida, who is the charming daughter of
Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. Earl North, will be received
at the White House in Washington on June 3rd by the
President of the United States at the kind instance of
United States Senators Claude Pepper and C. O. Andrews
of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Miss North will at that time deliver to
the President a golden key signifying his perpetual
welcome to the Hotel Roosevelt in Jacksonville, recent-
ly re-named in his honor, and
WHEREAS, the Florida Senate being advised of these
ceremonies wishes to take this opportunity of extending
the cordial and whole-hearted good will of the entire
State of Florida to the President.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that,
The Senate of Florida does by this resolution ex-
tend to the President its whole-hearted good will and
a cordial welcome at any time he may find it possible
to visit our state.
The Senate hereby authorized Miss North to convey
our message to him personally when she delivers to the
President the golden key to the Hotel Roosevelt, and at
the same time to extend to the President our personal
greetings and good wishes for his continued health and
the continued success of his leadership.
The above and foregoing Resolution is a
true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No.
30 which was unanimously adopted by the Senate
of the Florida Legislature in regular session
on the 22nd day of May, 1937.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Senate of the State of Florida this 22nd day
of May, A. D. 1937.
resident of the Senate
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Attest:
Secretary Ro W Davis of the Senate
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April 24, 1937
My dear Mr. Rinta:
The President is delighted to have
that especially fine hunting knife you presented
to him through the courtesy of Mrs. Boettiger.
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He notes with interest that you had it made in
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Finland, and has asked me to express his sincere
appreciation of your kind thought of him.
He sends his very best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
9am Larraher
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
II. Rinta, Esq.,
64 Columbia Avenue,
Astoria,
Oregon.
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1. Thank Mr. M. Rinta, of 64 Columbia Avenue,
Astoria, Oregon for hunting knife sent to
the President through Mrs. Boettiger.
The knife was made especially for the
er, Seattle, Washington,
President in Finland where Mr. Rinta visited.
Special inscription on the handle of the
sh scout knife, the
knife.
xt fishing trip.
2.
Thank Mr. R. T. Wright of the Pomona Products ed your gallant fight
Company of Selah, Washington for case of
Therkyou
apple juice (if has not already been
ster in this country.
thanked for), sent to the President.
is victory, and as an
letter sent 4/24/37
L by your heroic fight,
M. A. L.
resent to you. Please,
the
Astoria, Oregon, April 21, 1937.
Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
White House, Washington, D.C,
Dear President:
Through your son-in-law, Mr. Boettiger, Seattle, Washington,
I have recently forwarded to you a Finnish scout knife, the
quality of which you may test on your next fishing trip.
With a keen interest I have followed your gallant fight
against a depression and economical disaster in this country.
I also have already observed your glorious victory, and as an
appreciation over the accomplishments won by your heroic fight,
Mr. President, I wish to make this small present to you. Please,
accept it,
Sincerely ( M.Rinta) Yours,
64 Columbia Ave.,
Astoria, Ore,
elligencer
MISSY:
note of the first two paragraphs
so that I made the a Staff Room may thank the gentlemen.
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April 16, 1937
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Avenue, Astoria, Oregon, came
and left a hunting knife which he wishes
to have sent to Father. He has just come back from a trip to Finland
and had the knife made there especially for Pa. You will see that the
handle of the knife has a special inscription. Needless to say, I am
mailing it under separate cover. Will you take care of the 'thank you'?
A Mr. R. T. Wright of the Pomona Products Company of Selah,
Washington, presented me with a bottle of apple juice which he wanted
me to try out, as he said that if I liked it he wanted to send a case
of it to Father. It does taste good, even though there was nothing
much that I could have said to the contrary if it had tasted like C.O.,
so will you also keep an eye out for a case of apple juice, and take
care of the 'thanks' for me.
Sis was very much pleased with the little old book which
Father sent out to her. Tell him many thanks, and also tell him that
Buz is as proud as Punch over the stamps and the letter which came with
them. He informed me that as soon as he had them put into his stamp book,
he was going to return Father's stamp case to him with a request for
more stamps! Buz is still too young to have a real appreciation of the
history of the stamps, but needless to say, I am doing all I can to
encourage him, as some day he will get such a tremendous kick out of them.
John has given him the entire collection which he made as a boy, so that
forhis age Buzzie really has quite a valuable collection.
We are terribly thrilled at the thought of seeing Mother again
at the end of this month, and only wish that Father was coming along too.
People come to me all the time asking me to do all I can to persuade
Father to spend some time out here this summer. From a purely personal
point of view, I do wish that he could!
Our house here has turned into the gathering place for every
child in the neighborhood. Almost all of them go to the same public
school, and I have practically had to supply the neighborhood with roller
skates and pistols and explosive caps! We are miles away from any side-
walk, but have a concrete runway between the barn and the house, which
serves the purpose beautifully for skating.
This weekend John and I are taking the children to Mt. Rainier.
It will be our first visit there, and I think they will enjoy the ski
CHARACTER
Seattle Post AMERICA FIRST Intelligencer ACCURACY ENTERPRISE
(ESTABLISHED 1863)
April 16, 1937
Dear Missy:-
Mr. M. Rinta, of 64 Columbia Avenue, Astoria, Oregon, came
into my office this morning and left a hunting knife which he wishes
to have sent to Father. He has just come back from a trip to Finland
and had the knife made there especially for Pa. You will see that the
handle of the knife has a special inscription. Needless to say, I am
mailing it under separate cover. Will you take care of the 'thank you'?
A Mr. R. T. Wright of the Pomona Products Company of Selah,
Washington, presented me with a bottle of apple juice which he wanted
me to try out, as he said that if I liked it he wanted to send a case
of it to Father. It does taste good, even though there was nothing
much that I could have said to the contrary if it had tasted like C.O.,
so will you also keep an eye out for a case of apple juice, and take
care of the 'thanks' for me.
Sis was very much pleased with the little old book which
Father sent out to her. Tell him many thanks, and also tell him that
Buz is as proud as Punch over the stamps and the letter which came with
them. He informed me that as soon as he had them put into his stamp book,
he was going to return Father's stamp case to him with a request for
more stamps! Buz is still too young to have a real appreciation of the
history of the stamps, but needless to say, I am doing all I can to
encourage him, as some day he will get such a tremendous kick out of them.
John has given him the entire collection which he made as a boy, so that
age Buzzie really has quite a valuable collection.
We are terribly thrilled at the thought of seeing Mother again
at the end of this month, and only wish that Father was coming along too.
People come to me all the time asking me to do all I can to persuade
Father to spend some time out here this summer. From a purely personal
point of view, I do wish that he could!
Our house here has turned into the gathering place for every
child in the neighborhood. Almost all of them go to the same public
school, and I have practically had to supply the neighborhood with roller
skates and pistols and explosive caps! We are miles away from any side-
walk, but have a concrete runway between the barn and the house, which
serves the purpose beautifully for skating.
This weekend John and I are taking the children to Mt. Rainier.
It will be our first visit there, and I think they will enjoy the ski
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match, as well as the beautiful scenery.
Tell Pa many thanks for his letter relative to our going
to the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. We have turned down the
invitation for two reasons. It would take us away from the work
here for too long, and in addition would cost a pretty penny.
Always affectionately,
huma
vah.
LEVY, Hon. Adrian F.,
Mayor, City of Galveston,
Galveston, Texas.
April 26, 1937
Wires Col. McIntyre asking that he call on him if he can be of assistance in
making arrangements for the President's visit to Galveston, etc. States he wants
to present the President with a tarpon rod and reel as a token from Galveston, etc.
See 200-LL
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P.P.A
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April 26, 1937
Bubby
My dear Friends:
The copy of the book "The Empire in the
World" which you were so good as to send to the
President, has been received. He asks me to thank
you for your courtesy and to tell you that he
appreciates your kind thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
My Janahe
II. 1. Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Reynal & Hitchcock, Inc.,
386 Fourth Avenue,
New York, N.Y.
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With the Compliments of
4/26
REYNAL & HITCHCOCK, INC.
we
April 27, 1937
World" Book" The Empire in the
386 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY
Your letter April sixteenth, in the
interest of Mr. Andrew Reekers, has been received,
and the President asks me to express his appre-
ciation of your courtesy in the presentation of
those spoons. He thanks you ever so much for
your friendly good wishes.
A letter has been forwarded to lr. Reekers
direct.
Very sincerely yours,
Am Janabar
II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Marshall N. Dana, Esq.,
Associate Editor,
The Journal,
Portland,
Oregon.
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April 27, 1937
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My dear Mr. Dana:
Your letter of April sixteenth, in the
interest of Mr. Andrew Reekers, has been received,
and the President asks me to express his appre-
ciation of your courtesy in the presentation of
those spoons. lle thanks you ever so much for
your friendly good wishes.
A letter has been forwarded to Mr. Reekers
direct.
Very sincerely yours,
Am Lanabur
II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Marshall N. Dana, Esq.,
Associate Editor,
The Journal,
Portland,
Oregon.
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April 27, 1937
My dear Mr. Reekers:
The President was delighted to re-
ceive those spoons which you presented to him
through the courtesy of Mr. Marshall N. Dana.
He wants you to know that he more than appre-
clates your friendly thought of him and asks me
to convey his best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
H. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SEGRETARY
Andrew Reekers, Esq.,
3971 S.E. Lincoln Street,
Portland,
Oregon.
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4/27/3708
PORTLAND, OREGON
COMPANY
April 16, 1937
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Dear Mr. President:
time standing, wants you to catch more and bigger of fish many the years next
Andy Reekers, a fisherman friend of mine
you get a holiday.
he fectiveness has with his own hands. I can testify to you spoons
He made has entrusted to me for transmission to
Royal of similar lures when it comes to trolling the ef- for
Chinook salmon in the springtime.
will reach you under separate cover, and I do hope that a
I have a good deal of pleasure in sending the box that
loyal supporter who says "the greatest President of all
time should have the best fishing tackle" may have from
you an acknowledgment that I am sure he will prize.
For my own part, may I also wish you
Good fishing,
Dama
Marshall N. Dana,
Associate Editor.
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
P. S. Andrew Reekers' address is 3971 SE Lincoln Street,
Portland, Oregon
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April 27, 1937
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My dear Mrs. Roswell:
This will acknowledge your letter of
April nineteenth. The President was delighted
to see that beautiful product of your own handi-
work, and deeply appreciates your kind thought
of him. However, he feels that he ought not to
accept such a fine gift and, by his direction, it
is being returned to you, under separate cover,
with the hope that you may be able to sell it.
The President requests me to convey his
sincere good wishes for your welfare and happi-
ness.
Very sincerely yours,
II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SEGRETARY
Mrs. Mary Roswell,
Arlington,
Vermont.
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Needlework returned - separate cover.
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relief for tax,
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of March ,2 have no strength to work and
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My dear Mr. Hehder:
Your letter of April thirteenth has been
received. The President thanks you ever so much
for that nice gift which you were SO good as to
present to him through the courtesy of Mr. I.
Wells Littlejohn. He is glad to have this product
of your om handdwork and deeply appreciates the
State
friendly spirit which your act evidences.
main go of on
The President sends his best wishes to
you.
Very sincerely yours,
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II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
P. L. Rehder, Esq.,
Pateros,
Washington.
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will be exerpted in the speret
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pleasure
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PATEROS, WASHINGTON
APR 13 1937
Hon, Frankhis D, Reasekch
I. WELLS LITTLEJOHN, POSTMASTER
mashington D.C.
mr. P.L. Rehder asked me to write this nate in regard
my Dear m. President
to the inclosed soap Sculpture you wished to Sund it
to you, and wished me to give assmance that if was
harmless, and in no way a bomb. I have handled it
for him, and am Certain it is as he says.
S incerely & Respectfully yours.
They P.M.
Pateras mark
Letter to Miss Lehand 4/29/37 from
R. M. Cravens,
American Express Co.,
65 Broadway,
X 20 3
NYC.
Wants to know definitely whether the President will accept a shipment of
armchairs from France, Charges incident to clearance, duty, delivery etc
are for collection from one H. W. Romanoff, c/o Mr. Veden, 393-49th St.,
Long Island City, N. Y.
7.4/30/37
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. SOUTHGATE
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Will you please tell these
people definitely --"no."
P. Larrabee
Letter to Miss Lehand 4/29/37 from
R. M. Cravens,
Ameri can Express Co.,
65 Broadway,
X 20 3 a
NYC.
Wants to know definitely whether the President will accept a shipment of
armchairs from France, Charges incident to clearance, duty, delivery etc
are for collection from one H. W. Romanoff, c/o Mr. Veden, 393-49th St.,
Long Island City, N. Y.
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May 1, 1937
My dear Mr. Reney:
The President has asked me to thank
you very much for that barbaque and to express
his sincere appreciation of your friendly thought
of him while in Salisbury.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
C. F. Raney, Esq.,
Salisbury,
200-44 X 200 -
North Carolina.
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PHONE 1429
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RANEY-CLINE MOTOR CO.
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SALISBURY, N.C.
April 28, 1937.
C.F. RANEY, SEC.-TREAS.
MI. Latta.
At Salisbury, N. C., Mr. Rainey sent
achly
the President some barbaque and Miss McKagen
sent the President a rose.
Will you please thank.
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also 5/1/37
WASHINGTON
April 28, 1937.
Mr. Latta:
At Salisbury, N. C., Mr. Rainey sent
the President some barbaque and Miss McKagen
So
sent the President a rose.
Will you please thank.
Me on leagen
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May 6, 1937
Buchly
My dear Mr. Rogers:
The President was delighted to receive
the book you were so good as to send him and asked
me to express his sincere appreciation of your
thoughtfulness. He sends you his best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
is Mr
II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Leighton W. Rogers, Esq.,
30 Rockefeller Plaza,,
New York, N.Y.
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LEIGHTON W. ROGERS
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30 Rockefeller Plaza
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N. Y. C.
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: atten-
tion upon his return to the city. I can assure
you that he will deeply appreciate the friendly
spirit which prompted you to present that fine cane
to him.
Very sincerely yours,
11. A. Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Reuben J. Rose, Esq.,
Highland Falls,
New York.
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Buchly
May 5, 1937
IT'S dear Mr. Rose:
Your kind letter of April twenty-ninth
has been received in the absence of the Presi-
dent and I shall be glad to call it to his atten-
tion upon his return to the city. I can assure
you that he will deeply appreciate the friendly
spirit which prompted you to present that fine cane
to him.
Very sincerely yours,
11. A. Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Reuben J. Rose, Esq.,
Highland Falls,
New York.
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April 29th 1937
Orange County
and
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President of the United States
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Sir:
I am sending you a cane and I trust that you
will look upon it with the spirit in which I send it.
This cane carries with it a little historic value, as
I cut it on the old battle ground of Fort Montgomery
where David Rose, my great grandfather, fought on October
7th 1777. Hoping health and happiness will attendeth your
way.
Yours truly,
Renten I Rose
Reuben J. Rose.
P.P.F q.R
May 6, 1937
Buchy
My dear Ena:
Your note of April twenty-ninth has
been received. Thank you very much for your
thoughtfulness in sending your drawing to the
President. I shall be glad to show it to him
when he comes back from his fishing trip.
Very sincerely yours,
TA
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Ena Rosenthal,
6250 North Seventeenth Street,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
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6250 n. 17 th St.,
06/16/32
Phila. pa.,
april 29,1937.
Dear President
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ture to show how much
I have drawn. this pic
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I think of you. I am
ten years oldanglike
you very much.
Sincerely, yours,
Ena Rosenthal
vah.
BRYANT, H. J., Esq.,
Tyler Chamber of Commerce,
Tyler, Texas.
May 10, 1937
Wires that Tyler and East Texas friends of the President will be among the thou-
sands who greet him at College Station the next day. They want the President to have
a bouquet of East Texas Roses presented through Dr. Walton, President of A. & M.
College, and they would also like to decorate the President's car with roses.
Asks if Col. McIntyre can help with these arrangements.
See 200-LL
P.P.7
q-R
Buch
May 10, 1937
Respectfully referred to the State
pr.t
Department for appropriate acknowledgment.
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Attention Mr. Southgate.
STEPHEN EARLY
Assistant Secretary
to the President
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State Legot
Letter to the President 5/7/37 from
Thommy Robertson,
Robertson and Son,
Indian Reserve,
Pointe Bleue,
Lake St. John, P.Q.
Sends the President copy of their booklet "Indian Fish & Game Territory"
Hopes to be of assistance to the President in planning a fishing trip.
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May 14, 1937
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My dear Mr. Dokos:
This will acknowledge your letter of
May tenth, which Mr. McIntyre has referred to
me. The President has greatly enjoyed the
pralines which you were good enough to send
him, and is ever so grateful to you and Mayor
Levy for your thoughtfulness in the matter.
Very sincerely yours,
Paid in Tup
M. A. Le Hand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
John Dokos, Esq.,
The Royal Confectionery,
2103 Market Street,
Galveston,
elb
Texas.
PHONE 4796
The Royal Confectionery
and Luncheonette
JOHN DOKOS, OWNER
Thank
SODA FOUNTAIN - FINE CANDIES
GALVESTON, TEXAS
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May 10th., 1937
Col. Marvin H. McIntyre,
5/14/16
Secty., The President,
Hotel Galvez,
Galveston, Texas.
Dear Col. McIntyre;-
We make and ship to all parts
of the Country- The Genuine Mexican Praline.
Thinking perhaps that the President would
enjoy some of them, Our Mr. John Dokos, specially made
those we are sending you with the request that you kindly
see that the President gets them with our compliments and
as a slight expression of our high esteem of him.
In speaking to Mayor Levy regarding the
pralines, he urged that we send them, and it gives us a
lot of pleasure to do so.
We trust that you have enjoyed your visit to
our City, and we hope that you will come back again.
Very Respectfully,
The Royal Confectionery,
John by John Dokos Doros.
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May 17, 1937
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My dear Mr. Reeve:
Your note of May eighth has been received
and the President asks no to thank you very much
for your courtesy in sending him the souvenir to
which you refer. He wants you to know that he
appreciates your kind thoughtfulness.
Very sincerely yours,
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PRIVATE SECRETARY
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8 St. Joseph Street,
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada.
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again high Kindly Ireetings
yours Truly
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Olxred. <. Reeve.
Leaving for Quebec Wilds Prospector.
shortly.
P.L.R.
wish I Could be with you.
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May 17, 1937
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My dear Mr. Runyon:
Yourfriendly letter of April twenty-sixth
pleased the President very much and he thanks
you for your courtesy in sending him one of your
ef
spinners. He wants you to know that he more than
appreciates this evidence of your good will and
has asked me to convey his best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
Fish Shinnes
TA
II, 4. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Leslic L. Runyon, Esq.,
Route 2,
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Missouri.
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unless is he the G.P.P. plat form. Eh
wish I Could be with you.
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provident Frankin, D Rassenell
while Fraise.
Washing tan
Shark
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my to lan pricident
I Can not usist uniting you
since I learned you are Amon to go fishing
you know me have not hure fishing
Rince namber Third 1936 and ith
"Farlay tackle me landed all the hig are
andy two Very snall are got away-ha.ha
I an an anderst angles in
a small way mast by fly fishing and
make some 7 the lures and gadgete that
I used have made for you and am
en clasing under separate Caur. a spinares!
I hope you will try it out and trust is will
have the desired efict as intended.
Thisis the Wahlingus thing your saw
unlies is he the G Q. P plat form. Eh
wish I Could be with you.
X
I an sorry an United states Denotor
Bennett Clark daw not agree with you
an the Suprene Cant quition. and
am mast sure he is not in accord
with his people
mN Quisdent of an are of The
many farmers of The drawh and of the
Past Three years but with your
symp ashetic understanding me in
Carry on
haveng for The Can timerance of your
good administration - and above all
else the Blening of good health for you
and your
wishing you good luck and a
Jally good time an your finshing Trip
may I ask to be Sincerely yours,'
Lulie L Runyon
nuada
me
R.F.D."2
Buchly
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June 3, 1937
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Edward Gallagher X
108 Water Street,
Boston, Massachusetts.
Dear Eddie:
Do you have anything on this
in your files to show whether the bullets
referred to were ever received from the
writer? I would appreciate a word from
you.
With best wishes, I an
Very sincerely yours,
P.
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Administrative Assistant
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to the President
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Letter 5/12/37 from Mrs. Catalina M. Rose, Mr. Macon 4411 Sixth
Enclosure Brooklyn, - New York, who says she gave to
Avenue, bullets which her Kusband (Arthur G. Rose) found on Gettysburg to
battlefield. 2 Says these bullets were to have been them. given
the Wants to know if he ever received
President. Also asks information regarding some Museum to which she can
give other priceless possessions.
Wants job teaching for her board and room.
LBE
June 3, 1937
Respectfully referred to the
National Museum for consideration and
acknowledgment.
Administrative Assistant
to the President
Mrs. Catalina M. Rose,
Letter - 5/12/37. Says she gave
4411 Sixth Ave.,
to Mr. Macon 2 bullets which her husband
Brooklyn,
found on Gettysburg battlefield. Says
New York.
these bullets were to have been given to
the President. Wants to know if he ever
received them.
Asks information regarding some
Musuem to which she can give other
possessions.
Wants job teaching, for her board and
room.
LBE
June 3, 1937
Respectfully referred to the
Works Progress Administrator for con-
sideration and acknowledgment.
Administrative Assistant
to the President
Mrs. Catalina M. Rose,
Letter - 5/12/37. Says she gave
4411 Sixth Ave.,
to Mr. Macon 2 bullets which her husband
Brooklyn,
found on Gettysburg battlefield. Says
New York.
these bullets were to have been given to
the President. Wants to know if he ever
received them.
Asks information regarding some
Musuem to which she can give other
possessions.
Wants job teaching, for her board and
room.
LBE
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Brooklyn,
May 12, 1937
Leiut. James Roosevelt
New York City.
Hon. Sir:
With all my respect and your permission, I take the
liberty to write to you this letter to ask if the two
bullets (relics of the Revolution) given by me to your
Sec. Mr. Macon to present them to your Excellent Father,
Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the U. S. A.
I was ill at that time, unable to give any records
about them; but today if you feel that it is necessary to
know about, I will explain to you as my memory goes well.
My husband, Arthur G. Rose, born in the year 1862 in
Jonea, Michigan, died in Cavite, P. I. in 1923, son of Natalian
Rose, died in Hagerstown, Md., Major in Civil War, 1812 M.C.
At the age of 16 his father died and Dr. F. Dorsey of Hagerstown,
Md. was appointed as Guardian and went to a Hilitary Acd. (I do
not know the name of it), from there was taken to see the
place of the last battle of Gettysburg, Pa. There is where my
husband found those bullets. I have them in my possession
before I was his wife; I have order from my husband to give
them to my son, Robert I., but I have lost him too. I like
to know if they if they weren't given to our good President
let me hear.
I am sorry for disturbing you, as I am also I can not
write good english language, but my dear husband he prohibited
me to go go school; for his name salce I shall stay at home.
I will have learn too much for him.
Today I am good for nothing, and have nothing, and crippled.
I have many priceless objects as I wish to put them in
a Museum of Art. Can you help me or send to the someone? I will
- 2 -
give want them for I have afraid of Death come, and I do not
strangers to get them.
what I am penniless. I vish to go to a school where I can come. teach
I do not know today where my next meal will
I know for my bread and room.
I an respectfully your servant,
(Signed) Catalina 11. Rose
Widow of Arthur 0.
4411 Sixth Ave.
Brooklyn,
New York.
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Buchly
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June 8, 1937
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My dear Mr. Rucks:
The President has received your friendly
letter of May twenty-seventh and thanks you for
your courtesy in sending him your carving. He
wants you to know that he deeply appreciates
your generous words of commendation and your good
wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
Stw from
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Lee Rucks, Esq.,
2063 Ogden Avenue,
Chicago,
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Illinois.
Wishes for a. better understanding
betwoom the nation's rulers and you
T
Les Rucks
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Holdure
about
2063 Ogden, Ave.
Chicago, ILL.
May- 27
Mis F.D. Reesevelt
President U.S.A... White house
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President;-
I B.TR addressing this letter to you in order to present to
you a Reice of my art, viz;"A PICTURE OF YOU", this is a pieture
earved with an ordinary pocket knife, but it shows you sir what
I could do if I had the proper equipment.
I have never seen you with my eyes-but only had one of
your pictures in the papers and drew this from 1t, the piece
of art I have reference to is being mailed to you along with
this letter under seperate caver, please mail me ackno odgement
for same and what you think of my work.
I am nearly three sære yrs, old (colored) and have a wife
and children to support and seen this kind of work will be
about all I can de, they do not vent me on the W.P. A. nor any
public works and moon I will have to find my employment from
some ther source-this is the kind of work I like and is
what I can do best-what I want of you sir is mt money but only
good will, I have read much of your kindness to my race, and of
yourwillingnoqs to confer with the Nogro race on any question of
importance affecting us, for which I thank you greatly, to say the
least sir I have great respect for you and your administration and
in your effort toremedy the ills of the nation,
I am a republican have been all my life and you are the ohly
Domo erat I have over voted for and I will vote for you again for
your policy is se different from both the old lime Dem. & G.O.P.
Moping you will get your larger Supreme Court and that you
are able to balance the budget before your present term is out.,
Wishes for & better understanding
betwoom the nation's rulers and you
T
Les Rucks
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June 11, 1937
Bucher
My dear Senator:
The President asked me to be sure
and drop you a line of thanks for those
perfectly lovely neckties which you sent
down on behalf of the donor whom, you state,
wishes to remain anonymous.
It will be appreciated, however,
if you will convey to your friend the
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President's very real appreciation of his
thoughtfulness.
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With all good wishes,
Sincerely yours,
X
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am Mcgntye M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
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Honorable George L. Radcliffe,
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C.
CLARK,
MO.
ARTHUR H. VANDENBERG, MICH.
JOHN H. OVERTON, LA.
WALLACE H. WHITE, JR., MAINE
NATHAN L. BACHMAN, TENN.
ERNEST W. GIBSON, VT.
United States Senate
THEODORE G. BILBO, MISS.
VIC DONAHEY, OHIO
JOSEPH F. GUFFEY, PA.
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE
FRANCIS T. MALONEY, CONN,
GEORGE L. RADCLIFFE, MD.
CLAUDE PEPPER, FLA.
JOSH LEE, OKLA.
GRACE MC ELDOWNEY, CLERK
ROGER WILLIAMSON, ASST. CLERK
June 8, 1937
16/11/37
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Colonel Marvin H. McIntyre
Secretary to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mac:
Accompanying this letter is a box of
half-dozen cravats bought in Paris by a wealthy
prominent citizen of Baltimore who has requested
me to present them to President Roosevelt. In
doing so I think that he would like me to call
attention to the following points:
1st, the donor desires to remain anonymous
at this time at least.
2nd, the donor has never held a federal
position nor is he seeking one.
3rd, the donor is sending the cravats
because he desires to show some of his great
appreciation for what the President has done for
him and his property.
4th confidentially, I do not think that
the donor expects the President to wear the cravats,
though of course, he will be pleased if the President
did so.
Gan Sincerely L. yours, Roddiffe
George L. Radcliffe
R/h
ROBERT F. WAGNER, N. Y., CHAIRMAN
CARTER GLASS, VA.
JOHN G. TOWNSEND, JR., DEL.
ALBEN W. PARKLEY, KY.
FREDERICK STEIWER, OREG.
ROBERT J. BULKLEY, OHIO
LYNN J. FRAZIER, N. DAK.
ROBERT R. REYNOLDS, N.C.
HENRY CABOT LODGE, JR., MASS.
JAMES F. BYRNES, S.C.
JOHN H. BANKHEAD, ALA.
United States Senate
WILLIAM GIBBS MC ADOO, CALIF.
ALVA B. ADAMS, COLO.
COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY
FRANCIS T. MALONEY, CONN.
GEORGE L. RADCLIFFE, MD.
PRENTISS M. BROWN, MICH.
HERBERT E. HITCHCOCK, S. DAK.
JAMES H. HUGHES, DEL.
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CLYDE L. HERRING, IOWA
LEON H. KEYSERLING, CLERK
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June 21, 1937
Col. Marvin H. McIntyre,
Asst. Secretary to President Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mac:-
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Apropos of the cravats, I am forwarding you
copy of the letter which the donor has recently sent me.
Ties
Sincerely George yours,
George L. Radcliffe.
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COPY
JOHN REQUARDT
Baltimore
June 18, 1937
Dear George:-
Thank you so much for your kindness in sending
letter. the ties to Mr. Roosevelt and sending me a copy of his Secretary's
In all my days I have never heard of a more abused
man than our President; I almost lose my temper at times, when I
hear the unbridled language of some of our friends. God knows, I
am grateful to him from my heart. I believe he will steer us to
greater prosperity than we have ever known. Never can I forget the
difference in my welfare as contrasted to 132 and '33. Everyone
of my companies is doing so well and I, for one, am a contented
and satisfied citizen of our beloved country.
I
Sincerely yours,
(signed) Jack
Honorable George L. Radcliffe,
611 Fidelity Building,
Baltimore, Maryland
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Mr. Buchby June 25, 1937
My dear Mr. Rippons
I have received your note of June
twenty-third and have had pleasure in laying
the accompanying communication before the
President. He has asked me to convey his cordial
thanks to you for the cigarettes and to express
his sincere appreciation of your Icind thought
of him.
Very sincerely yours,
Mirs Lettard
M. 4. Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Matthew J. Rippon, Esq.,
Enrolling Clerk,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C.
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Respectfully,
matthew Kippon
Matthew J. Rippon
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Miss LeHand:
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6/25/378
Dear Friend,
Hope you are well, and
that the warm weather will not be too
much for you this Summer.
Will you kindly see that
) tell you how much
the President receives the accompany-
ly recovered from
ing package of cigarettes for his com-
so without the annoy-
ing trip to Chesapeake Bay. Glad to
know he has recovered from his cold.
cy of prayer, I am
With best wishes ,
splendid endeavors
Your Friend,
ts people. In your
anize our Federal
Matthew I Reppon
, and I petition God
atter by His blessing
end and you will cer-
tainly succeed.
If the Supreme Court bill were introduced in the
House NOW, it seems very likely it would receive the support
of a large majority of the Congressmen. Having passed the
House, in what position would the Bourbon Senators stand be-
fore the progressive people of the Country?
Hoping you will enjoy every moment of your visit to
the Jefferson Club on the Bay,
Respectfully,
matthewJ. Reppon
Matthew J. Rippon
THEW J. RIPPON
ENROLLING CLERK
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S.
OFFICE OF ENROLLING CLERK
WASHINGTON, D.C.
June 23, 137
The
His Excellency The President.
Dear Skipper
I am writing to tell you how much
it pleased me to hear that you have fully recovered from
your cold. You have enough to attend to without the annoy-
ance of an onery nasal indisposition.
Having much faith in the efficacy of prayer, I am
praying daily for your Success in your splendid endeavors
for the betterment of our country and its people. In your
patriotic efforts to liberalize and humanize our Federal
judiciary, I am with you heart and soul, and I petition God
to bring you success in this especial matter by His blessing
and His grace. Remain steadfast to the end and you will cer-
tainly succeed.
If the Supreme Court bill were introduced in the
House NOW, it seems very likely it would receive the support
of a large majority of the Congressmen. Having passed the
House, in what position would the Bourbon Senators stand be-
fore the progressive people of the Country?
Hoping you will enjoy every moment of your visit to
the Jefferson Club on the Bay,
Respectfully,
matthewJ. Reppon
Matthew J. Rippon
Creak
Blbbol
HEW J. RIPPON
ENROLLING CLERK
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S.
OFFICE OF ENROLLING CLERK
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The President--2
Some special smokes for you accompany this letter of
Hope for your success and Faith in the Future.--R.
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July 7, 1937
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My dear Mr. Riley:
Your nice letter of June twenty-sixth
has been received by the President and he has asked
me to thank you. very much indeed for your courtesy
in sending him that fine chest. He wants you to
know that he moro then appreciates your friendly
expressions and has asked ne to convey his sincere
good wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
Holding
II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
John B. Riley, Esq.,
Beatrice,
Alabama.
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Beatrice, Ala., June 26, 1937.
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President
The United States of America,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
As a small token of my appreciation of what you
have done for this country, I am shipping by express today,
a home-made chest which I have made from Cedar growing on my
farm, The keys to the chest are enclosed herewith.
If this article can be used by you, it will give me great
pleasure.
I am the son of a Confederate Vetran, 65 years
old.
May the richest blessings of Heaven rest upon
you in the performance of your great duty to the American
People.
Respectfully yours,
from B Ring
John B. Riley.
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July 7, 1937
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Gentlemen:
The President asks me to thank you
very much for your courtesy in sending him a copy
of "Royal Greek Portrait Coins". lle is glad to
have the volume and appreciates your kind thought
of him.
abr
Very sincerely yours,
11, A. Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Wayte Raymond, Inc.,
580 Fifth Avenue,
Now York, N.Y.
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M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Jim D. Reid, Esq.,
124 West Cimarron Street,
Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
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My dear Mr. Reid:
The President has received your letter,
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with the enclosed book and papers. He wishes me
to tell you how much he appreciates your giving
him an opportunity to look over this very interest-
prt. P.
ing book. He thinks it is grand.
450 4
However, the President feels that if you
have anydescendants - children or grandchildren -
the book should go to them.
I am, therefore, returning the book to you
under separate cover.
Very sincerely yours,
M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Jim D. Reid, Esq.,
124 West Cimarron Street,
Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
for the Assistance
Prepare a nice letter of thanks
to this man and tell him the
is ElfassoCounty
mised me Sum
President has received the book
the Department of
and it is grand. However, the
President feels that if he has
sof Denner Colo.
sion to my neads
any descendants --children or
grandchildren, he thinks it
Book of mathematicks
should go to them.
Grand father one
in is a fare likenes
M. A. LE H.
hundled us Bouth
rished By me in
le andio all that
xcept what your
luence all That l
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do my father
1 that he was Willing
lands was Elected
is Notefor Clearland
But He was Elected? that is the way es feal a Bout This
Dipressiones dont mind to make The Sacrafice if it will
Bring Better Conditions and I dont Belease there is
any Better managers in The world than WE have to
manage Our Buinnes in Washington D,C, Eorn
s June the
124 west Cinnarroce St,
1937
Coloradosprings
my Dear Inr President
a wish to Cincearley thank you for the Assistance
Given me By you mr Osker Sells the ElfassoCounty
welfare Office Director has Promised me Sume
work after Being notafyed By The Department of
Public wilfare mr Earl M. Kouns of Denner Colo.
Inr Presidents as you had Compassion to my neads
ll wish Lo Present to your This Aged Book of mathematisks
and Pinmanship the work of my Grand futher one
Hundard years a go its condition is a fare likenes
of my owner Conditions The Past has hundled us Bouth
all But Kind This Book Has Ben Cherished By me in
late years next to the famley Bible and is all that
have To awfur you mr President Except what you
all Ready have my loyalty and influence all That 4
Poses Belongs To The Stars and Stripes and that is my
life its Self? a mong The last words my father
Enr Said when Death was on Him that he was Willing
to Suffer one Duy if Groun Clearland was Elected
President Care fellow he never got to Note for Clearland
But He was Elected? that is the way Q feal a Bout This
Dipressiones dont mind to make The Sacrafice if it will
Bring Better Conditions and I dont Beleare there is
any Better man agers in The world than WE have to
manage Our Buinnes in Washington D,C, Eorn
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a Thank you for your Compassion immy Behalf
in The Past and all So any Thing that you may
See fits to do in The future Rest a Shire that
there is sue Voter with you Hart Embsole
yours for the Best
Jime D. Reich
124 west Cinarron St,
Colorado Springs
Colorados
university and rooklyn College.
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
WALKER-JOHNSON BUILDING
1734 NEW YORK AVENUE NW.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
HARRY L. HOPKINS
ADMINISTRATOR
May 18, 1937
Mr. J. D. Reid
124 West Cimarron Street
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dear Mr. Reid:
The President has referred to this
Administration your letter of May 14, 1937, in which
you request assistance in obtaining work. You explain
that you have been receiving some relief, but are able
and desire to work.
Since the work provided by the Works
Progress Administration is intended for employable per-
sons certified as in need of relief by a designated
public welfare agency, we are forwarding your letter
to the State Department of Public Welfare, 342 State
Capitol Building, Denver, for referral to the proper
State or local agency.
Very truly yours,
Betty Reasoner
For the Administrator
the True story of this old Book
This was my Grand father mathew-milton Reids
work of one Hundard years a go I am most a
Shamed to Present it in Sutch a Delapatated Condition
while its Phite is a fare Sample of my owne Condition
if the Past Hundard years of its Existance had Ben
any thing like the Past 10 years of my life there would
not Be a Peace of it The Sise of a Postage Stamp my
Grand Parents on Bouth Sides was Considered withy
in there time the Being large Slave and land
Owners in midle Tennessee Stewart Co. while Grand
Father Reid Puts most of his time in Sutch work as This
Book Perhaps not thinking that one Hundard years Hence
it would Belong to the Bresadent of The United States pm
Shure its would have Ben a Pleasure to him had he Ben
So thaughtful? for Cant never tell what The future has in
Store for us and our Children I am a firm Relearer in
Devine Princables Rest a Shure what So Ever WE measure
out shall Be measured Backun to us Heaped up and
Presed down wheather its Be good or Earrl that is why
I am Sinding your This work of long a go maby it
will Be a Pleasure To on Inr Pres adent l no that your
thinking facalties is over taxied in thems trying times
when Covertry is So Comon and Chislers So Plintiful
WE no thats it is not your will that any of us Should
Suffer But The Ones who over dish out to us Suffering
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Victtims is where the most hurtful Chisling
is Dun giveng us a Part and a feary Small Part
of what is inten ded for us: and Keeping the Rest
of what should Be for the Hungry and add to there wre
lucuries of living that is why l would love to See
Something Be Cume a law like the tousend Plun that would
give us old People a chance to Still Be useful to the
national Stend of Being a detramental End no good
Inr Presadent I have all Confidence in you and Congress
in girsing This movement a fare Consideration
el do not Belong to any Club So l would not Be Considered
a townsend its I Could not Be Considered any Thing But
a warked Gad dyed Dissocrat as all of my ansesters
was Before med formed a good Opinion of you her
Presadent when met you at The Broadmore Hotel hear
in Colorado Springs in your first Cumpane in 32
es was an smployer at the Hotel at that Time know The all
tell One that am to old To work any more that s am
Elgable for a Pincion the Bourd Saysel must Be 65 when
a was Borned February The 3-1876 So l am Existing on a $600 dollar
Grocery order Per munth ande are thankful for that
mutch But I would Be moore thankful for more to Pay
my Rent in Stend of harsing to Barrow from my friends
who happen to have imployment would Be thankful
for any thing that would make my life more worth while
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Section no, two
and
Inr Presadents 4 Come in Contacts most Every
Day with People on the Street who Runs our Administrators
down and Call us Dogs End Hogs? and a large Percents
of them on Releaf But This is what ll hand them
I Say yes we had a man on This Earth one Time and
the tretted Him the Same as you fellows treat our
Governments who is feading a lurge Percent of us
and HES Knowne to Be Jesus Christ The Savsyor of The
world and gass his life that we all through Him mite
have lifestate Know mr Presadent WI harr in the
Past Had a man a Just man to Bring the People out from
moses time and lincous Time and on down to the
Present Day when it is on your Sholders to act as
the Aid and it is Every True one Hundard Percent
Amarican sitizens Duty to Stand Squarely Behind
you and not Pull a ganst you as the have been doing a
House devided a ganst its Self Can not Stand So Says
the Bible? So Then when we are Convinsed that we no
longer Can Exist under our Present Rules with
mushemsy taking the Place of man Power learning
one Third with no means of Susport I Say God Help
us to do Something for Every Bodys entrest not Just as
fiew But Every Body in Perportian to Each individuals
neads let that Be Called the Townsend Plan or The Social
Se curity act or what fores Ever it may Be? may it Be dun as
College.
Spendley as Posable God far Bid that The
commocents Suffer any longer for greede and
Chislers we certinley Should have the Respect
of the Dum animale have when the Be Cum
worthles Tha are useley Cloriformed and End There
Suffering But The unfortunate old Aged People Be,
twean 45 and 65 is denied that Releaf WI have the
greatest oppertunity to Day them Eirl Before if we
Could make use of them Shull ninety fire
Percents of The People Continue to Be governed
By fin per Carty of The People
God Bless you and Congress Inr President
I have all Confidence that you do what you
Cincearly Think the Best for The nations intrest
may your name go down in History
as The great Emansipator of 1937 that Releared
more sufering By Humanity in numbers
Than Ever was nonein the world at one time
Jim Dr. Recd
124 west Cimarron St,
Colorado Springs
Colorado
p.p.t.R q.R
July 19, 1937
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My dear Mrs. Rivard:
Quiet
Your nice letter has been received
by the President and he has asked me to express
his sincere appreciation of the Icind thought
which prompted you to present your gift to charity.
He was indeed sorry to learn of your illness and
Crusts that you will soon be restored to good
health.
I have had pleasure in giving your
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quilt away as you directed.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Mrs. Helena Rivard,
29 North Avenue,
Newport,
es
Vermont.
Otto E. M. Ruhmer, Sc.D.,
Instructor at Long Island
University and Brooklyn College.
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To the President,
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Executive Mansion,
Washington, D.C.
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Mr. President,
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ght
I must first
apologize for the liberty
I am taking in writing to
you.
I have read in all
New York.
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Otto E. M. Ruhmer, Sc.D.,
Instructor at Long Island
University and Brooklyn College
the papers how you love to
give joy to the suffering
public poor of our Great Re-
Most of my life has
been spent in caring for
the sick. Now that d I am
old and ailing thase
greater sympathy for them,
and want to do something
more for those who suffer,
but I cannot do much.
patchwork quilt which I
I am sending you a
Brooklyn,
New York.
es
Otto E. M. Ruhmer, Sc.D.,
Instructor at Long Island
University and Brooklyn College.
have myself made. Kindly
dispose of it as you see
fit I would be only too
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happy if it should bring
happiness to some poor
lone soul.
a humble, yet devoted
resident of Vermont,
Mrs. Helena Rivard,
29 North avenue
Kewport, Vermont,
U.S.a.
es
Otto E. M. Ruhmer, Sc.
Instructor at Long Isl
University and Brookly
pr,7.
Budey
July 19, 1937
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My dear Mr. Bulmer:
It was nice of you to send a copy
of your book to the President and I want to thank
you in his behalf for your courtesy. You may be
sure he will greatly appreciate your kind thought
of him.
Very sincerely yours,
Mm Lanaber
II. 4. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Otto E. M. Buhmer, Esq.,
300 Pearl Street,
Brooklyn,
New York.
es
Otto E. N. Ruhmer, Sc.D.,
Instructor at Long Island
University and Brooklyn College.
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LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
UNDER PROVISIONAL CHARTER
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
EACULTY
300 Pearl Street.
7-1958
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July 6,1937.
return letter-
The President of the United States,
The Thite House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
It gives me pleasure to send to you
today a copy of my new book on "Die Ent-
stehungsgeschichte des deutschen Genossen-
schaftswesens" (History of the German Co-
operative Movement).
I succeeded especially during the
time of my research in German archives in
proving that the work of the great German
democratic leader and founder of the Ger-
man cooperative movement Schulze-Delitzsch
was very much influenced around 1849 by the
success of the "Boston Protective Union" of
1844, the first American experiment in the
field of cooperative entreprise, while the
work of the famous English Pioneers of Roch-
dale was not known to SchulZe-elitzsch at
that time. Today the entire movement of
the American cooperative banks is based on
the principles applied for the first time
by Schulze-Delitzsch and Raiffeisen in Germany
around 1850,
We took the liberty, dear Mr. Presi-
dent, of including your picture in this book,
because we felt that under your leadership
also the American cooperative movement will
take the same development as in the European
countries.
Yours respectfully,
ofform. Ruhmer
Otto E. M. Ruhmer, Sc.D.,
Instructor at Long Island
University and Brooklyn College.