Letter from Harry S. Truman to Eleanor Roosevelt

HST-11 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 17, 1948 Dear lirs. Roosevelt: I an indeed grateful for your letter of September twelfth mailed on the eve of your departure for the conference in Paris. You have done yecman service for the Democratic Party in your column and I know those you left behind to cover the days while you are en route will serve a like purpose. It is not surprising that the Russians are again making friendly view her default of advances Russia's in to practically ruthless the State betrayal all of Isracl. of her of every commitments, I do nation not, however, that that trusted she believe will in her and fool so carny a people as those in Israel. You may be sure that I shall give careful consideration to the angle of where Israel is going to turn as we shape the policy on recognition and the lifting of the embargo and the granting of the loan. We must make the new State our friend - otherwise we shall, as you observe, lose a very strategic position in the liear East. The problem which Russia presents cannot be minimized. I am glad you are totally opposed to appeasement. That situation must be faced squarely. It is anong the imponderables. I have a feeling that you and the other members of the delegation will come into close accord as the discussions progress. It is characteristic of you to write thus frankly as you did and you know I have the highest respect for your opinions and your observations. I write in great haste on the day of my departure for a campaign trip. Take good care of yourself and conserve your strength. Your country needs you. Always sincerely, lors. Franklin D. Roosevelt, United States Delegation to the General Assembly, Hotel Crillon, Faris, France.