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JOHN McSHAIN
I7TH & SPRING GARDEN STREETS
PHILADELPHIA
January 28, 1952
THE WHITE HOUSE
JAN 29 // 02 AM '52
RECEIVED
My dear Mr. President:
Following our meeting in your Cabinet Room on
Friday afternoon, I had a long session with the Commissioners
and I am writing to assure you that, in spite of the fact
that I informed you that it was almost a physical impossi-
bility to complete the White House in time for April 2nd,
I am still going to make every human effort possible to have
your desire realized. I am rearranging my own schedule for
the next two months so that I can personally spend a great
deal of my time on the job in an effort to expedite the
completion.
I am also going to ask the Commission for author-
ity to assist in the supervision of the interior decorator's
work so that, if we are able to accomplisi our work, this
particular contractor will not fall down on his part of the
project.
I am calling a special meeting at the White House,
on Wednesday, for the sub-contractors involved, and shortly
after that time I hope to be in a position to inform you
whether it is humanly possible to have your home ready by
April 2nd.
In closing, I want to assure you that your re/
marks on Friday were most inspiring, and I am relieved to know
you believe that we are doing everything possible to expedite
the completion of the building.
With kind personal regards,
RAUONAL
ARCHIVES A
Sincerely
CORDS
SERVICE"
The Honorable Harry S. Truman
The White House
Washington 25, D. C.
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