Letter from Mrs. M. B. Herman to Vice President Harry S. Truman, with a Reply from Matthew Connelly

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COPY March 10, 1945 Mrs. M. B. Herman 1440 Broadway New York 18, New York Dear Mrs. Herman: Replying to your recent letter in regard to your son's application for appointment as (Engineer) Cadet Midshipmen in the U. S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps. I am sorry there is no way for us to expedite the appointment of your son. It appears that he has been found qualified for appointment, but his name will not be placed on the eligible list until a vacancy occurs for which he may be considered. You will hear directly from the War Shipping Administration when your son's name is placed on the eligible list. Sincerely yours, Matthew J. Connelly Secretary to the Vice President mjc/ro RAUNDAN the U.S. GOVERN