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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1940.
MEMORANDUM FOR
G. H. R.
I would not make an agreement
with anybody to plow and fertilize
the half acres that go with each
house until I knew what the lessee
want. After all, after they have
moved in they can very easily hire
Moses to plow those four acres in
about half a day, and they could
hire Moses for $5.00 apiece to
teach them how to grow vegetables.
That seems to me more practical.
Incidentally, some of them may
know how to raise vegetables
already -- and some of them may
not want to have any garden at all.
F. D. R.
/ we / /
January 1,1940
Dear F:
There is some question as to what can be grown on a half
acre which is part of every lease in Projects Nos. 1 to 10.
Moses Smith says onions make him very little money. He
is probably lying.
He agrees to plow and fertilize the soil for four acres
for our incumbents, if I agree to supply him with 50% of the
crop.
What the hell is the matter with this?
state
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 1, 1940.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:
Re: Housing Project at Hyde Park.
I was very much interested in your
remarks to me on this subject and saw
Mr. Hall Roosevelt shortly thereafter.
I arranged with him to have somebody from
the FHA look over the projects, and I have
just received the report, which I attach.
The man they sent was an engineer rather
than an architect and his report is a
little critical on some engineering matters.
On the whole, however, it is favorable.
Lanch are
Lauchlin Currie
PHA Form No. 13
(Revised Jan. 1, 1938)
FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
MEMORANDUM
DATE January 27, 1940
To: Mr. Miles L. Colean
FROM:
Walter Junge
SUBJECT: Low Cost Housing Project near Poughkeepsie, New York
The above mentioned project located in the rural district
about ten miles outside of Poughkeepsie was inspected on January 24, 1940.
At the present time this project embraces 10 dwelling units,
two of which are completed. There will be two groups of two attached
units and two groups of three in a row. The dwellings are being
developed from old existing barns and farm utility structures utilizing
the framework and the outer boarding as far as it is sound and suscept-
ible of painting. They are developed on the one-story plan except for
two which will have the loft finished as a half-story.
Since most of these structures are built on heavy posts with
wide spacing and resting on stone piers it has been necessary to install
a trench wall foundation of concrete block and to fill in the space
between posts with 1 X 4 studding, 2 ft. O.C. The inside finish con-
sists of 1/2" Celotex board applied to the studding over building paper
which is bellied-in to provide double (?) air space. Ceilings are
finished with 1/2" Celotex board applied to 1 X 4 ceiling joists 2 ft. O.C.
Several will include small cellar space for hot water or heating equip-
ment. Where the old structure requires special reinforcement concrete-
filled pipe is used for support. Roofs are sloping and covered with
painted galvanized sheet steel.
The units in general are approximately 24 X 24' and include
two bed rooms, bath, living room and moderate size kitchen space; no
plans or details are available nor have any been made. In fact the
work has been under the personal direction of the sponsor with a small
crew of carpenters, brick mason and plumber, and the work is laid out
progressively by marking the location of partitions, etc. on the ground
or floor.
The plenning in general complies with our requirements and
offers no unusual features with the exception of the half story lay-out
of one unit. I doubt whether the upper floor could be considered
acceptable because of small room sizes, deeply projecting dormers and
low window heads as well as very narrow long hall connecting the rooms.
It might be very difficult to get furniture up through the hall and
into these rooms.
Mr. Colean - Page 2
1/27/40
Poughkeepsie Inspection
The first floor consists of wood framing supported above
the ground. Unfortunately I was not aware of the unusual nature of
this floor construction until after leaving the site. Otherwise I
should have made a close inspection. According to the sponsor's
statement it is constructed as follows:
Joists are 1 X 4 spaced 18" O.C. with a span of 12 ft. and
covered with single thickness of finish flooring, no bridging. The
joists at end walls and one at center consist of 2 - 1 X 4s spaced
4" with 2 X 4 blocking 4 ft. O.C. Computations indicate this con-
struction as entirely inadequate for normal design loads as noted
below. When I walked over the completed floor it appeared rigid
enough, which led me to assume it was of conventional design.
Computations indicate that a floor of this design can carry
safely only about 6 lbs. per sq. ft. uniformly distributed, and that
if the floor were loaded with 40 lbs. per sq. ft. it would develop
a fibre stress of about 8,000 lbs. per sq. in. If some credit is
given to the 1" flooring as increasing the effective depth of the
joists these figures would change to a safe load of 8 lbs. per sq.ft.
but with the development of about 4,800 lbs. per sq. in. if loaded
to 40 lbs. per sq. ft. Limiting deflection to 1/360 of span would
restrict loading to approximately 4 lbs. per sq. ft. Giving credit
to the finish flooring, the deflection under a 40 lb. per sq. ft.
load would be nearly 3" by computation.
Attached are the sponsor's tabulations of material and
labor costs for improvements made to "Project No. I" which is at
present occupied at a rental of $27.50 per month. The cost for
"Project No. III" refers to the other one that is practically com-
pleted. Three other dwelling units are now in progress while the
remaining five are not started as yet. However, the cost represents
only the new materials added to the existing structure. Question
arises whether the old materials still have sufficient useful life
to warrant expectation of continued soundness over an additional
long period of years.
It is assumed by the sponsor that no additional cost would
occur if these dwelling units were constructed entirely of new
materials on unoccupied sites. I fear this assumption is hardly
justified since it is based primarily on the difficulties encoun-
tered in placing foundation walls under the old structure. However,
the frame sidewalls and roof were available without cost except for
necessary repairs and adjustments.
I question the degree of economy possible through the use
of 1" studding and floor joists due to the higher cost per thousand
feet for such sizes over 2" dimension lumber as well as higher labor
cost due to the special technique required in handling and nailing.
There is furthermore grave question as to the ultimate soundness of
Mr. Colean - Page 3
1/27/40
Poughkeepsie Inspection
construction. A well organized crew using conventional methods should
be able to show economies over what has been accomplished here for
the equivalent amount of work. Any assumption that completely new
dwelling units could be erected for the same cost as renovating an
existing structure must be based on surmise only.
I was impressed with the purpose behind this project as
a sincere effort to convert existing structures which no longer
serve their original purpose unto dwellings at moderate cost. The
unit now occupied and the one nearly completed provide a very
livable arrangement.
The plumbing is of usual type with septic tank. Water
supply is from driven well supplying the project on a community
basis.
It is difficult to make any favorable prediction regard-
ing method planned for heating these units. A 30 gallon domestic
hot water tank located in the kitchen is supplied from a small
coal fired heater. The hot water line from this tank is carried
down to three similar tanks supported horizontally under the
living room floor and thence to faucets. It is expected that the
warm water in the floor tanks will warm the air below the floor,
which in turn will circulate to the bed rooms through small floor
registers. The catch in this is whether hot water at the top of
the first tank can be coazed to flow downward to the tanks under
the floor and whether any degree of circulation of air can be ob-
tained under the floor. When I visited the occupied house the
indoor temperature was well above 70° although with outdoors at
180. It might be noted, however, that a fair sized gas fired
radiant heater had been in continuous operation during the morning.
They were then installing floor heaters for use with bottled gas.
Apparently this added heating equipment was considered necessary.
The sponsor, for his own reasons, does not desire to
submit this or similar construction for mortgage insurance. The
project as a whole is offered as a sort of research laboratory for
those who might be interested to come and observe what has been
accomplished. No land value has been set but the sponsor believes
that at least 1/2 acre of land should be provided for each dwelling
unit.
Herewith are films showing some of the existing structures
before being changed and some of the units completed. These films
films did
were loaned by the sponsor for printing or enlargement as you may
desire, and I have promised to return them to him when they have
mat come
served their purpose.
to file -
A Transite lined shower stall with concrate WJunge receptor 18 supplied.
No bnth tubs are installed in any of the Walter Junge
January 23,1940
* COST *
PROJECT NO. I
Excavation:
Labor
$
7.50
Masonry:
Material
16.40
Labor
24.00
Carpentry:
Material
438.98
Labor
115.87
Plumbing:
Material
82.45
Labor
47.00
Heating:
Material
87.03
Labor
51.82
Painting:
Material
124.19
Labor
220.97
Electric :
Material
87.56
Labor
)
General Expense
75.31
$ 1,379.08
Plant
$18.96
Taxes: Unemployment 3%
approx.
23.07
: Social Security
1% 7.69
Insurance: Compensation
64.96
Fire
20.00
Overhead - 10%
137.90
272.58
TOTAL
$ 1,651.66
January 23,1940
## gost **
PROJECT NO. III
Excavation # -
Labor
$ 53.61
Masonry: -
Material
51.79
Labor
35.00
Carpentry: -
Material - Celotex
42.00
Material - other
256.79
Labor
379.70
Plumbing and Heating: -
Material
165.50
Labor
43.33
Painting:-
Material
62.03
Labor
140.06
Electric:-
Material)
Labor )
33.70
General:-
Material
6.60
Labor
28.43
$1,298.54
Plant
$ 20.00
Taxes:- Unemployment 3%
........
23.07
- Social Security 1%
.....
7.69
Insurance:- Compensation
69.32
- Fire - approximate #
20.00
Overhead - 10%
129.85
269.93
TOTAL
$1,568.47
DTM
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G. HALL ROOSEVELT
ONE PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY
February 8, 1940.
Miss M. LeHand,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Missy:
He wanted this.
Mr. Davis has secured the enclosed. Am
discussing with Judge Mack Saturday.
Confirming my estimate, it would be easy
for me to set up a contracting company for a
reasonable length of road to fill hollows and
handle cracks, breaks, etc., for $1.60 a foot.
Cordially,
M.H.R.
GHR.s
Enc.
Harrland are age about 125
aruss ment 3600
bilbert a reage 384
assessment 5600
J.M.Davis.
Joseph M. Davis -- Lewyer
271 Madison Avenue, New York City, N. Y.
Residence 119 West 71st Street, N. Y. C.
Graduate High School Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1891.
Student University of Michigan, 1891-1892.
Student Harvard College 1892-1893.
Graduate Harvard Law School L. L. B. 1896.
Held scholarship Harvard Law School 189°-1896.
Admitted to practice law New York State 1896.
Admitted to practice Federal Court New York City 1901.
Admitted to practice in New Jersey 1918.
Admitted to practice United States Court, District of New Jersey 1918.
Admitted to practice before Interstate Commerce Commission September 7, 1938,
on recommendation of my Harvard Law School *lassmate, Judge Learned Hand
United States Court of Appeals, Second District.
Also on recommendation of Judge Julian Mack, Justice of United States
Circuit Court.
Also on recommendation of former Judge Thomas G. Height of District
Court for the district of New Jersey, now retired and member of the
law firm of Wall, Haight, Carey, & Hartpence of Jersey City.
On July 21, 1938 in support of my application for admission to prac-
tice before the Interstate Commerce Commission Judge Mack wrote &
letter of recommendation now on file to George N. Laird, Acting Sec-
retary of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
I took active part in reorgani tion proceedings of New York, Sus-
quehanna and Western Railroad.
Age 64, born New York City, health excellent.
Repeatedly appointed Receiver in Bankruptcy of the United States
Court, southern District of New York by Judge Mack and on two OCC-
asions by presiding Judge for the District Court of the United States
District of New Jersey.
Formerly a member of New York County Lawyers' Association and Assoc-
intion of the Bar of the City of New York.
Centinuously active in general practice of Lew in New York City since
1896.
Never connected with any firm.
Author of published article on life insurance.
Prepared memoranda of law in Northern Securities Case and proceedings
for issolution of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad merger.
Specialized in railroad problems, rates, taxation, capitalization and
reorganization.
Member Harvard Club of New York City.
Married.
My son, Joseph M. Davis, Jr. graduate Harvard College A. B., 1932.
Joseph Signed he Davis
Sign, 13.1939
Review
1941
Hast
March 7, 1940.
MEMORANDUM FOR
NON. STEWART MoDONALD
I am thinking a little of building four or five
houses at Hyde Park to be rented to local people, as
there is a shortage of renting houses. These people
can pay from $25.00 to $35,00 a month rent, and as I
own the property the question of real estate value
does not enter into the cost question.
The enclosed sketches have been sent me by Mr.
John MoShain, the contractor. Re says that these
houses, without basements, would 00st approximately
$2,700 apiece and with a basement $200.00 additional.
He does not say whether this includes heating system,
electric light connection with the power line (an
average of about 500 feet), or whether it includes
range or refrigerator, or the cost of digging and
connecting tank. up with a well, or the cost of & septic
I am inclined to think that this estimate is
very high for the size of the house and that it
ought to be possible to build houses of this size
complete for $2,500 apiece.
You undoubtedly have all kinds of plans and
estimates for houses of this size and type. Can
you give me some help?
F. D. R.
Umughkeepsir Evening Star
VOL. L. NO. 281
POUGHKEEPSIE N.Y. AND ENTERPRISE SATURDAY MARCH 30, 1940
PRICE FOUR CENTS
n
11 to Dont for $15 Chees Month
Unughkeepsir Eue
VOL./L, NO. 281
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.
AND ENTERPRISE SATURDAY. M
Roosevelt Apartments to Rent for $15 a Month
Views of Dukhess county's most tinusual low - cost housing project, in
Job with this general craftsmen; circle," kitchen of, Mr. Roosevelt's
Violet avenue near the Franklin D. Roosevelt High school, which diss
Expartment; below, exterior of, one of the three-spartment buildings,
been undertaken by G.1 Hall Roosevelt, brother, of Mrs. Franklin D.
which washformerly a cowbarn. Mr. Roosevelt is tempotarily/occu-
Roosevelt, Top-left, workmen employed on the job:" top-right, G.
&pying one of the apartments in the building pictured, The stone wall
HALL ROOSEVELT, sponsor of the enterprise, who pitches into every
borders Violet, avenue on thetwest. Eventor StatePhotos
prietor of a cloth weaving enterprise
HALL ROOSEVE TSLOW COST.
with hand loom features.
HOUSING SHAPE
use in the summer
Brother of President's Wife.Declares
Mr. and Mrs. Torrence were in-
terviewed in their home? in the
Apartments Will Cost Less Than $2,000
apartment structure some distance
west of the highway. They said their
BY/JOSEPH EMSLEY
heating whill for January was no
more than -Mr. Roosevelt's and in
Poughk sepale officialdom, which all winter long engaged dn
this connection, Mr. Roosevelt said
debates over the housing question, should take & trip three andaone
he was prepared to state that the
miles out Violet avenue one of these nice spring, days and take A look
at ab actual low cost housing project:
Tech
heating and cooking costs for any
While Ht has (been) no secret that/C Hall Roosevelt, brother of Mrs.
one of the apartments should run
no more than $75 & year.
Franklin D. Roosevelt,1had some plans:for a housing project, the departure
In the Torrence apartment, an
of Old Man Winter has revealed the rapid progress which Mr/ Roosevelt
ordinary pot stove installed in an
has made in the actual construction of the first of Chis "minimum" cost
outer shelter not only served to
bouses,
small places in the country.
heat the water for the couple but,
Within the immediate view of the
Occupying One Himself
by means of & two extra tank sys-
new Franklin D. Roosevelt, High
school, students of housing may
Mr. Roosevelt himself is tempo-
tem under the floor of the living
rarily occupying ODE of the finished
room, the same stove furnished most
visit Dutchess county's most unusual
apartments on the west side of Vio-
of the heat; for the apartment, It
experiment in privately financed low
let avenue. A tall robust individual
was said, A small gas range is used
cost housing for since (Nov. 1.. Mr.
with an enthusisam for his job
when the weather gets especially
Roosevelt and eight general crafte-
which makes him pitch into every
cold.
men, handymen if you will, and all
building operation with his indus
The spartment occupled by the
local beén; converting
trious workmen, Roosevelt has not
Torrence (couple) was the first one
farm into apartment
let any of the practical problems
built and Roosevelt admitted
houses Under the program -con-
get. him down.") Me weight costa
that there were some features be had
templated ablicast four three-room
at every step of the undertaking
improved food in the others SHe has
apartments will be Serected in the
and is convinced that he has got
Installed à number of unusual best-
spacious farm lands on the side
something and Md
Ing and electrical (eatures, an the
one cor-more
The two apartment houses in the
two-story apartment an
otherapartmentobulidinge on Hands
immediate view of the highway are
electric whot plate the
cast of the highway
converted farm * buildings as has
tank The device
On President's Land
been (indicated Onesof them was
{miade effective (by -ample in-
Joz
a.cowbarn, and the other a hay-
sulation the
has thought to the prob-
barn. The first, still
with the Morrepoe apartment 40-
Thow fbuild thous
structure is nearing completion) and
electrical X furnishes -an
prices means those of
workmen were building the first of
overhead Mighting Playstem which
the Tower income Sbruckets home
three two-story, apartments in the
lights Fall four proomstion the apart-
the bullt
other building
ment Tby the turning on of one
virtual gave him, first
In a Tustle setting with & field-
switch A removable fixture, is
practical Ideas on bow to build (an
stone wall in front of them, both
placed over. appoint in the -celling
inexpensive shelter which would be
structures in (their finished. state,
where the corders of the Your rooms
corpfortable sunder Sther most severe
will be akin) to their rustle sur-
meet Glass Rblockt was discried in
iweather/conditions He) had talked
roundings. Neither building is a
the found apertures) to, the intercon-
with President Roosevelt about hous-
model-of architecture? The roof of
riected overhead: aystem, hand the
ing; and by taking & 10-year lease
the one-story building is made of
light shines through the small
on the Violet avenue farm property
tin: and there is nothing fancy or
glass spaces In each room.
of the President, Mr, Roosevelt has
ornate about the windows or doors,
An air, conditioning system is pro-
been enabled to start the actual
but the exterior painting and land-
vided In Mr. Roosevelt's own apart-
enterprise
scaping have not yet been done, and
ment by means of an ordinary elec-
had been obsessed with the idea
these: are to be studied features of
trical fan adjusted: before an open-
that private capital should find ways
the enterprise
%
ing In a cold air chamber connected
to build actual low cost houses, Mr.
To be sure, there is no cellar in
with the air ventexystem under the
Roosevelt said) And with the exper-
the one-story apartment building
building
iment Ianow have well way,
but Mr. Roosevelt has put some of
6Mr: Roosevelt said all the hard-
I-am convinced that & Mairly apa-
his own ideas Into practice to avoid
ware for this) apartment cost $3.19.
clous apartment Sunit may be built
any problem in this direction: The
All electrical connections were In-
for less than $2,000 and while my
floors set Nony concrete blocks,
stalled for Yhe reid
apartment buildings are not for sale,
and under the structure running the
sterproof Beard
I am ready totatate that they will be
entire length of the building, is an
Composition board WMA used for
trented on A yearly basis $15- a
air-chamber not only designed to
most of the daterior walls wall
month Whe rent will be double that
safeguard dampness buty to
board:fiwhich terproof, was in-
amount to those who are snot; pre-
screen against vermin Mr. Roosevelt
stalled as a part of the Mwall system
pared to move in-for more than a
believes that those persons who in
over (the Adtchen and in the
month This must be doneyin order
sist that houses in this climate must
abower chamber the latter
to get destrable and reliable tenants
be Requipped (with cellars are mak
& concrete ibsse
To each apar tment\goes the use of
ing much of = condition which pre
Roosevelt said that feature
a half acre of land
sents no problem at all.
of this arrangement with the weight
W Coupled with the Roosevelt scheme
Mr Roosevelt's own little aparto
local workmen was (that) he piedged
for Slow cost wellings Sis com
ment house-one of the three in the
to ugive work
munity eyelopment project which
converted cowbarn ta Teady 111
months Chopes to make another
envisions new (possibilities) for em-
lustration of "major" factors) which
six mont agreement the Emen.
ployment in the Hyde Park area
set the builder's scheme for low
Present plans call forgerection of two
is hoped that persons now employee
cost housing This con-
entirely new become dis-
In Wamall furniture building and
tains a total floor area, 24 by 26
tance) west not Violet savenue. The
metall-craft industires in the area
feet.' It has living room," kitchen,
grounds are (ample) to provide one-
plus others who may be engaged in
two) bedrooms and bathroom, the
half wacre of Hand for reschip! the
a new fishing tackle manufacturing
bath having no tub but a /specially
tenants atl was said
enterprise, proposed to be set up on
designed shower., There field-
While he personally has not under-
the Roosevelt property, will occupy
stone fireplace in the living room.
taken, sponsorship of the -manufac-
apartments that are being built on
While all the rooms are small, Mr.
turing enterprises in the neighbor-
the (place
Rooseyelt said, that the apartments
hood, Mr. &Roosevelt made plain
Mr. and Mrs. # Walter Torrence,
vary as to room spaces; some having
that be Is's believer in the possibil-
formerly of New York city, are ten-
a larger living room with only Lone
ities of small shop Industry in the
ants of the No:11 apartment house
bedroom. In the two-story tapart-
country, Mr. Torrence who took up
project, east of Violet avenue Mr.
ment house:- each apartment con-
residence fon the place In January,
Torrence is now, setting up a fish
tains two upstairs bedrooms.
has made patented improvements in
hook manufacturing enterprise in
Walls Insulated
fishing devices which, he says;
one of the former farm buildings on
The outer walls of each building
can be yput to use to enter into
the place. The industry's apeciality
are insulated with exterior and in-
production of the devices. He showed
will be the manufacture of the gut
terior composition board, with rock
the repor several machines which
pieces which / are vattached to fish
wool linings. Tank gas furnishes the
were set up invone of the farm
hooks, Torrence has hopes of event-
principal fuel for heating the apart-
buildings. Young /women would be
ually giving employment to some 40
ments at present, although electrical
employed to attach gut slips to treat-
young women,
connections provide for cooking for
ing apparatus. The hooks are to be
Let it be said at this point the
those who desire the service, Mr.
manufactured elsewhere.
apartment houses under construc-
Roosevelt said that the tank gas
in his own apartment has met his
Other enterprises in the neighbor-
tion are not breath taking in the
hood include the period Jurniture
modern science of Chome building
entire heating needs through the
manufacturing business which for
nor are they for those who would
winter. His bill for, gas for both
a long time was handled by Mrs.
linger In. the lap of luxury, They
heating and cooking purposes for
Franklin D. Roosevelt, and has been
lack few of the modern facilities and
January was $6.50, he said. His own
taken; over by Otto Berge. Arnold
comforts, however, and should make
apartment into equipped with an
Berge, brother of to a
attractive homes (for) those desiring
electrical stove which he expects to
pewter shop on the Valkill-property,
and Mrs &Nellie Johanessen is pro-
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
HYDE PARK. DUTCHESS COUNTY
filessonal
NEW YORK
April 5,1940
Dear F:
Upon examination of our lease dated April 2nd,
it appears that the sub-lessees, in the event of my
death, would have their leases automatically abrogated
in spite of my having entered into an arrangement cover-
ing a twelve month period.
In order to protect such tenants, will you indi-
cate on the enclosed copy of this letter that I shall
have the right to issue sub-leases for a period not to
exceed one year which will be binding upon your estate
if I should die; and that any lease in existence at the
time of my death shall run until the termination thereof.
It is also suggested by Mr. Hackett, that a
clearer definition of the boundary of Parcel I would be
to describe the west boundary as indicated in the lease
but to limit it to a point two hundred and ten (210') feet
west of the artesian well drilling. This still leaves
it parallel with the west line of Violet Avenue.
To define Parcel II a little more clearly,
Mr. Hackett suggests the following:
To start at a point at the center of
the Bridge in front of the Hughson house
and follow the new road southerly to the
north line of the Dumphy farm, then follow
the north line of the Dumphy farm to the center
of the bridge over, the Val Kill, thence north-
erly and easterly álong the Val Kill to the
point or place of beginning.
The above in no way vitiates our agreement of
April 2nd; but merely defines the terms thereof, and
my acceptance is, quite obviously, the same.
Affectionately,
T.Hdu
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington, D. C.
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
HYDE PARK. DUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK
April 5,1940
Dear Ft
Upon examination of our lease dated April 2nd,
it appears that the sub-lessees, in the event of my
death, would have their leases automatically abrogated
in spite of my having entered into an arrangement cover-
ing a twelve month period.
In order to protect such tenants, will you indi-
cate on the enclosed copy of this letter that I shall
have the right to issue sub-leases for a period not to
exceed one year which will be binding upon your estate
if I should die; and that any lease in existence at the
time of my death shall run until the termination thereof.
It is also suggested by Mr. Hackett, that a
clearer definition of the boundary of Parcel I would be
to describe the west boundary as indicated in the lease
but to limit it to a point two hundred and ten (210*) feet
west of the artesian well drilling. This still leaves
it parallel with the west line of Violet Avenue.
To define Parcel II a little more clearly,
Mr. Hackett suggests the following:
To start at a point at the center of
the Bridge in front of the Hughson house
and follow the new road southerly to the
north line of the Dumphy farm, then follow
the north line of the Dumphy farm to the center
of the bridge over the Val Kill, thence north-
erly and easterly along the Val Kill to the
point or place of beginning.
The above in no way vitiates our agreement of
April 2nd; but merely defines the terms thereof, and
my acceptance is, quite obviously, the same.
Affectionately,
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington, D. C.
April 2, 1940.
Dear Hall:
Now that the various buildings you are renovating
are nearly completed, there should be a form of lease from
me to you, in order that you may proceed with the rental of
these buildings for your account.
I, therefore, propose:
(1)
I hereby lease to you, for a period of ten years
from the date of acceptance hereof, the following Parcels of
land on my farm in the Town of Hyde Park, described as follows:
Parcel I.
Being part of the Dumphy Farm generally
bounded and described as follows:
On the east by the west line of Violet
Avenue; on the south by the north line of the Bennett
Farm; on the west by a streight line drawn from the
north line of the Bennett farm to the south line of
the private road leading westerly from Violet Avenue
towards the Post Road; and on the north by the south
line of said private road; containing six acres, more
or less. Provided, however, that if any portion of
said six acres lying west or south of the buildings
thereon shall not be cultivated by G. Hall Roosevelt
or his tenants, Franklin D. Roosevelt shall have the
right to cultivate said uncultivated portion of the
six acres.
Parcel II.
The western end of the Hughson farm be-
ginning at a point on the bank of the Val Kill Creek
east to & point twenty feet north of the north side
of the Hughson barn where said line intersects the
newly located road between said barn and the Hughson
house; thence in a southerly direction following said
road to the north line of the Dumphy farm; thence west
elong said line to the east bank of the Val Kill Creek;
thence northerly along the east bank of said Creek to
the place of beginning; said land containing four
acres, more or less.
(2) I lease to you all buildings now erected or in
process of erection on both of said Parcels.
(3) This lease shall terminate in the event of your
death.
(4) On the termination of this lease either at the end
of ten (10) years or on your death, all buildings together
with their furnishings owned by you or by me shall revert to
me; with the exception that the furnishings in any building
occupied by you personally shall remain in your possession
or that of your estate.
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(5) You will have full authority to lease on your
own behalf any and all of the cottages or buildings on said
two Parcels and to collect and retain for your own use the
rental therefrom.
(6) You will pay to me the following rental:
1. Six (6%) on such sum of money as I shall
have paid to you for the construction or alteration
of buildings on said Parcels, including well
digging, water supply, electricity, furnishings
and so forth, said sum to be determined finally
on July 1, 1940.
2. As additional rental a sum every six
months equal to one-twentieth (1/20) of the amount
paid by me to you, said amount to be determined on
July 1, 1940; these additional payments being in-
tended to amortize the payments by me to you over
a period of ten (10) years.
3. All rental and amortization to be payable
on the first day of January and the first day of
July each year and to cease in the event of your
death.
(7) You agree to pay to me premiums for full fire
insurance and full liability insurance on all buildings and
the tenants therein and to cover liability against claims by
visitors to the properties.
(8) You agree to pay all taxes. The amount of
said taxes shall be determined by deducting from the new
assessed valuation or valuations of the Dumphy and Hughson
Farms, the amount of the present assessed valuations of said
farms; and deducting also increased valuations caused by said
erection by me in the future of new improvements or betterments
at other locations on the Dumphy and Hughson farms; it being
our purpose that you will pay the full taxes on the improve-
ments made by you in altering and improving the buildings
and their appurtenances on the two Parcels of land hereby
leased to you.
(9) You agree to maintain the buildings and their
appurtenances in good rental condition, and to rent for
residence purposes only.
Foregoing accepted
Hallfrowelt
April 2, 1940.
April 2, 1940.
Dear Hall:
Now that the various buildings you are renovating
are nearly completed, there should be a form of lease from
me to you, in order that you may proceed with the rental of
these buildings for your account.
I, therefore, propose:
(1)
I hereby lease to you, for a period of ten years
from the date of acdeptance hereof, the following Parcels of
land on my farm in the Town of Hyde Park, described as follows:
Parcel I.
Being part of the Dumphy Farm generally
bounded and described as follows:
On the east by the west line of Violet
Avenue; on the south by the north line of the Bennett
Farm; on the west by a straight line drawn from the
north line of the Bennett farm to the south line of
the private road leading westerly from Violet Avenue
towards the Post Road; and on the north by the south
line of said private road; containing six acres, more
or less. Provided, however, that if any portion of
said six aores lying west or south of the buildings
thereon shall not be cultivated by G. Hall Roosevelt
or his tenants, Franklin D. Roosevelt shall have the
right to oultivate said uncultivated portion of the
six acres.
Parcel II.
The western end of the Hughson farm be-
ginning at a point on the bank of the Val Kill Creek
east to a point twenty feet north of the north side
of the Hughson barn where said line intersects the
newly located road between said barn and the Hughson
house; thence in a southerly direction following said
road to the north line of the Dumphy ferm; thence west
along said line to the east bank of the Val Kill Creek;
thence northerly along the east bank of said Creek to
the place of beginning; said land containing four
acres, more or less.
(2) I lease to you all buildings now erected or in
process of erection on both of said Parcels.
(3) This lease shall terminate in the event of your
death.
(4) On the termination of this lease either at the end
of ten (10) years or on your death, all buildings together
with their furnishings owned by you or by me shall revert to
me; with the exception that the furnishings in any building
occupied by you personally shall remain in your possession
or that of your estate.
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(5) You will have full authority to lease on your
own behalf any and all of the cottages or buildings on said
two Parcels and to collect and retain for your own use the
rental therefrom.
(6) You will pay to me the following rental:
1. Six (6%) on such sum of money as I shall
have paid to you for the construction or alteration
of buildings on said Parcels, including well
digging, water supply, electricity, furnishings
and 80 forth, said sum to be determined finally
on July 1, 1940,
2. As additional rental a sum every six
months equal to one-twentieth (1/20) of the amount
paid by me to you, said amount to be determined on
July 1, 1940; these additional payments being in-
tended to amortize the payments by me to you over
a period of ten (10) years.
3. All rental and amortization to be payable
on the first day of January and the first day of
July death. each year and to cease in the event of your
(7) You agree to pay to me premiums for full fire
insurance and full liability insurance on all buildings and
visitors to the properties.
the tenants therein and to cover liability against claims by
(8) You agree to pay all taxes, The amount of
said taxes shall be determined by deducting from the new
assessed valuation or valuations of the Dumphy and Hughson
Farms, the amount of the present assessed valuations of said
farms; and deducting also increased valuations caused by said
erection by me in the future of new improvements or betterments
at other locations on the Dumphy and Hughson farms; it being
our purpose that you will pay the full taxes on the improve-
ments made by you in altering and improving the buildings
leased to you.
and their appurtenances on the two Parcels of land hereby
(9) You agree to maintain the buildings and their
appurtenances in good rental condition, and to rent for
residence purposes only.
Foregoing accepted
April 2, 1940.
April 2, 1940.
Dear Hall:
The enclosed is, I think,
all right but will you be good enough
to show it to Henry Hackett and also
I suppose to John E. Mack. I may see
you next weekend.
Affectionately,
G. Hall Roosevelt, Eng.,
Hyde Park, Dutchose County,
New York.
FDR/dj
Enclosure.
I have kept the original which you have
accepted today. (Longhand)
HENRY T. HACKETT
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW
226 UNION STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE,
NEW YORK
Nov. 6th, 1939.
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Dutchess County, N. Y.
Dear Franklin:
Mr. Hall Roosevelt has handed to me copies
of a letter to you and of a proposed lease. I understand
he wants to rent four acres of land on the Dumphy farm
west of Violet Avenue and south of the private road and I
think that the west line of this lot in his description
should be described as being at a distance west of the west
line of Violet Avenue sufficiently far so that the lot
contains four acres. The description of the part of the
Hughson farm in his proposed lease is not as definite as
I think it should be.
I understand that the term of the lease
is for ten years or to the time of his death if it occurs
before ten years of the date of the lease. Under this
arrangement any sub-lease that he might make would terminate
at his death, as he could not make a lease which might extend
beyond the term of the original lease which he held from you.
Please let me know if it is intended that
he pay to you interest at 6% on all sums of money advanced
by you to him in form of rent, which is to be paid to you
semi-annually beginning six months from the date of the lease.
I understand he agrees to pay the taxes on
the two parcels which he is leasing from you. At present,
these parcels of land are assessed not separately but are
included in the assessments of the Hughson and Dumphy farms
and the taxes would have to be apportioned. At present, the
Dumphy farm is assessed on the tax roll in four separate parcels
and I do not believe it advisable to ask the assessors to
break this or the Hughson farm into more separate parcels.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
Hony J.Hacrem
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
ONE PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY
Hyde Park, N. Y.
November 1,1939
Dear F:
Enclosed please find two copies of agreement which
you may consider. This is as simple as I have been able
to make it.
There is nothing in this agreement about moving the
large barn on the Newbold place. The reason for this is
that I doubt if it would pay; first, because the structure
will not stay in one piece; second, because it has a
beautiful concrete floor under it; third, because the
bottom could be used for garage and the upper half for
housing with excellent results; or it could be used for
two large two family houses as it sits.
The shed with the concrete walls presents the
problem of achieving sufficient sun-light through the
concrete wall. That may cut us down to five projects
instead of six. I will advise you after doing some ex-
perimental work.
We have left out of the agreement any estimates
as to the cost of drilling a well or painting the central
barn. It is possible that we do not need a' roof on the
central barn if it is applied exclusively to garage
purposes.
The work of wrecking the very old, unpainted barn
on the Newbold place will go forward this week.
Why don't you present me with a check of $500.
every two weeks? That is about as fast a.s I can spend
it.
Affactionately
Hall
Hyde Park, N. Y.
November ,1939
Dear F:
You hereby lease to me two (2) of your parcels of
land on your farm in the Town of Hyde Park, described as follows:
Parcel I. Being part of the Dumphy farm generally bounded and
described as follows:
On the east by the west line of Violet Avenue; on
the south by the north line of the Bennett farm; on the
west by a straight line drawn from the north line of the
Bennett farm to the south line of the private road leading
westerly from Violet Avenue towards the Post Road, and
on the north by the south line of said private road.
Parcel II.
The Western end of the Hughson farm beginning at
a point on the bank of the Creek thence west of a point
twenty (20') feet north of the north side of the Barn
and running thence east to the newly located road between
the Barn and Linaka's house; thence following the road in
a southerly direction to the south wall of the Hughson
farm thence to the east bank of the Creek; thence northerly
along the east bank to the place of beginning.
Said premises containing four acres, more or less.
This lease is to commence on the day of
and is to terminate on the happening of either of these two
events:
First: My death;
Second: The expiration of a period of ten (10) years after
the commencement of this lease. So that, if I should not die dur-
ing that period, I shall remain your tenant for ten (10) years.
You agree to dig the necessary wells.
You agree that I shall be permitted to make leases on my
own behalf to all of the six (6) cottages hereinafter referred
to, and to collect and retain for my own use the rental therefrom.
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I agree, at my own expense, to erect on the land, I am here-
by leasing from you, five (5) more cottages substantially similar
in design to the one already completed by me, and I agree to pay the
following rental:
Six (6%) percent. on THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND NINETY-
FIVE ($3,495.00) DOLLARS, semi-annually on the
days of
and
of each year.
I further agree to pay you, a.B additional rental, on the
days of
and
of each year, the sum of ONE
HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE ($174.75) CENTS,
until twenty (20) of such payments have been made by me; or until
my death in the event that I shall die before having made twenty
(20) of said instalment payments.
I agree to pay all taxes.
I am to pay all fire insurance.
Foregoing accepted
Hyde Park, N. Y.
November ,1939
Dear F:
You hereby lease to me two (2) of your parcels of
land on your farm in the Town of Hyde Park, described as follows:
Parcel I. Being part of the Dumphy farm generally bounded and
described as follows:
On the east by the west line of Violet Avenue; on
the south by the north line of the Bennett farm; on the
west by a straight line drawn from the north line of the
Bennett farm to the south line of the private road leading
westerly from Violet Avenue towards the Post Road, and
on the north by the south line of said private road.
Parcel II.
The Western end of the Hughson farm beginning at
a point on the bank of the Creek thence west of B. point
twenty (20') feet north of the north side of the Barn
and running thence east to the newly located road between
the Barn and Linaka's house; thence following the road in
a southerly direction to the south wall of the Hughson
farm thence to the east bank of the Creek; thence northerly
along the east bank to the place of beginning.
Said premises containing four acres, more or less.
This lease is to commence on the day of
and is to terminate on the happening of either of these two
events:
First: My death;
Second: The expiration of a period of ten (10) years after
the commencement of this lease. So that, if I should not die dur-
ing that period, I shall remain your tenant for ten (10) years.
You agree to dig the necessary wells.
You agree that I shall be permitted to make leases on my
own behalf to all of the six (6) cottages hereinafter referred
to, and to collect and retain for my own use the rental therefrom.
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I agree, at my own expense, to erect on the land, I am here-
by leasing from you, five (5) more cottages substantially similar
in design to the one already completed by me, and I agree to pay the
following rental:
Six (6%) percent. on THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND NINETY-
FIVE ($3,495.00) DOLLARS, semi-annually on the
days of
and
of each year.
I further agree to pay you, as additional rental, on the
days of
and
of each year, the Bum of ONE
HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE ($174.75) CENTS,
until twenty (20) of such payments have been made by me; or until
my death in the event that I shall die before having made twenty
(20) of said instalment payments.
I agree to pay all taxes.
I am to pay all fire insurance.
Foregoing accepted
stee.
PSF
April 13,1940
Dear F:
I am enclosing unsigned and undated memoranda
anent yours of April 11th, which refers also to Stewart
McDondald's note of April 3rd.
You might also be interested in a copy of
Diamond's letter of April 11th. He appreciated your
courtesies tremendously.
Hffluy
shr
April 11,1940
G. Hall Roosevelt, Esq.
Hyde Park, Dutchess County
New York
Dear Mr. Roosevelt:
May I tell you how much I enjoyed my visit to Hyde
Park and the extremely interesting talk we had of your low
cost housing projects. Evidently you are doing a job that
ought to be done in many places in the country, including
Alaska.
Your secretary, Miss Mondres, has been kind enough
to send me copy of the article appearing in the POUGHKEEPSIE
EVENING STAR relative to your building operations. You will
recall that I asked for it when I was there.
Your friend, Dick Conover, is a grand boy and the
trip to Roosevelt Field with him was exhilarating. I have
never before flown over that part. of the country. and was
amazed to note the number of small lakes hidden among the
hills. It is indeed a pleasant prospect.
I am indebted to you and your lovely lady for all
of your courtesy and I hope sometime to see you both in Alaska.
Within a few days I expect to write you about
housing in Alaska for with your intimate knowledge of the
Territory you are the one man to undertake low cost housing
there, if proper plans can be worked out.
With highest regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
ANTHONY J. DIMOND
Delegate
RE: BELMORE HOUSE
1. This may be a good looking house in the summer when the
heating system does not have to be turned on.
2. Without specifications or a Bill of Material, it is impossible
to judge both the merits and cost of a construction plan.
3. It is difficult to understand why a man requires hall.
space 6 X 6 when the attempt is to reduce the cost of
the house.
4. If a sufficient number of houses are built in one
locality, a steam shovel might dig a cellar for $55.00;
but to make the setting double, include plumbing, and
install a concrete floor with piers for $200.00, is not
possible north of the Mason Dixon line.
5. It is impossible to determine from the drawings if
forced ventilation is contemplated.
F.H.A. STANDARD HOUSE April 3,1940
1. A Bill of Material is necessary inorder to adjust the
costs of erection.
G. HALL ROOSEVELY
HYDE PARK, DUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK
neet
Hall
April 16,1940
Miss M. LeHand
White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Miss LeHand:
Enclosed please find a copy of a
Trial Balance made of my books as of April 1,1940.
Yours very truly,
Secretary to
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
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TRIAL BALANCE
APRIL 1, 1940
DEBITS
CREDITS
Insurance
$
384.99
FDR
$ 7,491.15
General Expense
432.59
GHR
3,978.19
Petty Cash
-10.00
Accounts Payable
1,163.36
Electricity
21.78
Discounts
r
109.04
Laborers' Wages
4,198.69
Social Security
2.11
Office Expense
628.04
Project No. III
24.13
Telephone
165.91
Purchases
6,680.95
Cash
146.29
N.Y.State Unemployment
Ins. Taxes
73.24
Project No. I
25.50
$ 12,767.98
$ 12,767.98
April 2, 1940.
Dear Hall:
The enclosed 1s, I think,
all right but will you be good enough
to show it to Henry Huckett and also
I suppose to John E. Muck. I may see
you next weekend.
Affectionately,
G. Hall Roosevelt, Egg.,
Hyde Park, Dutchess County,
Nov York.
Enclosure.
I have kept the original which you have
accepted today. (Longhand)
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April 16, 1940.
Dear Hall:-
Enclosed you will find check
in the amount of $500.00, due April 13,
1940. I am terribly sorry not to have
got it to you in time.
As ever,
G. Hall Roosevelt, Esq.,
Poughkeepsie,
New York.
(Enclosure)
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MEMORANDUM
Large manufacturers have knowingly infringed patents
where business considerations seemed to warrant. It is custo-
mary for departments of the Federal Government to require a
bond against monetary loss by the Federal Government. Only
the Navy Department, where scientific apparatus 1s involved, re-
quire an oath resulting in criminal turpitude if the bidder de-
liberately infringes a patent. This obviously necessitates a
list of patents covering the material involved in the bid.
The Navy Department's Specifications' Patent Data:
Each bidder shall submit in triplicate, with his bid, the fol-
lowing classified information:
(1) A list of patents owned or controlled by him which cover
any portion of the material which he proposes to furnish.
(2) A list of all patents covering any portion of the mater-
ial which he proposes to furnish and under which he is
licensed by others to manufacture such material for the
Government.
(3), A list of all patents covering any portion of the material
which he proposes to furnish and under which he is not
licensed to manufacture such material for the Government.
Where no patents are involved under any one of the above classes,
bidder shall state explicitly that such is the case.
Where part or all of the material is to be furnished by a sub-
contractor, bidder shall also furnish the above information in
addition for that portion of the material which is to be fur-
nished by such subcontractors.
Failure to submit this information may be sufficient cause for
rejection of any bid.
The bids on C.A.A. Proposal #380 are to be opened
within the next five days. It, therefore, is dangerous to permit
the specifications to be submitted without instructions to bidders
to contain the following provisions which have been in use by the
Navy Department for the last five years for similar material:
" (1) A list of patents owned or controlled by him which cover
any portion of the material which he proposes to furnish.
(2) A list of all patents covering any portion of the mater-
ial which he proposes to furnish and under which he is
licensed by others to manufacture such material for the
Government.
(3) A list of all patents covering any portion of the material
which he proposes to furnish and under which he is not
licensed to manufacture such material for the Government.
Where no patents are involved under any one of the above classes,
bidder shall state explicitly that such is the case.
Where part or all of the material is to be furnished by a sub-
contractor, bidder shall also furnish the above information in
addition for that portion of the material which is to be fur-
nished by such subcontractors.
Failure to submit this information may be sufficient cause for
rejection of any bid."
Failure to meet the Navy practice might well involve
the government in heavy expenditures.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 9, 1940.
MEMORANDUM FOR
HALL ROOSEVELT
TO READ AND RETURN FOR
MY FILES.
Γ. D. R.
Pamphlet entitled "Protection
Against Termites".
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FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
RAYMOND T. CAHILL
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
May 8, 1940.
Dear Grace:
The President may want to keep the
attached in mind in connection with any houses
which he is building up at Hyde Park. Also he
may want to send it along to Hall Roosevelt.
I am making & comprehensive study of
this pamphlet myself and I have come to the
conclusion that termite infection may be the
root of all my trouble.
affectivately
Van
Miss Grace Tully
White House
Washington, D. C.
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630 Fifth Avenue
New York
May 13, 1940.
MEMORANDUM FOR F.D R.
The landscaping and planting will be completed this week.
A soil expert from Albany came down and advised that the
field northeast of Arnold Berge was exhausted and should
be planted in oats and turned under. You have apparently
advised Plog that he could have it.
It appears that we cannot get tenants to plant south of
project #1 anything but trees unless it be drained, which
I do not recommend at this juncture.
The worst waste of good land is southeast of the corn-
field, which Moe Smith tells me that you deeded to him
for a year- in other words, the plot southeast of Nellies'.
The trees you planted have been choked out by the under-
brush , in spite of excellent advice from your doctor
friend in Albany.
I propose to plant one acre in onions. In the middle of
this plot they could be alternated with trees because
it is ideal muck soil.
G.H.R.
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
HYDE PARK, DUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK
Dear 7.
Don't let ruc kid you! The
fotter neck is Enguies It will Take
Eightren months to Train personal in
preasion manufacture k assembly to
double our
Totoitold maw- agrand job
Affly 1 tall.
Hall
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June 3, 1940
Dear Hall:-
The President has acked ne to send you
the enclosed check for $92.24, covering the bills
enclosed in your letter of June 1,
Very sincerely yours,
11. A. Lo Hand
ltr. Hall Hoosevelt
Ryde Part:
Dutchess County
New York
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
6/26/40
MEMORANDUM FOR
MISSY
Hall told me Sunday that
he only has $500 more coming to
him from me. Therefore, stop
further payments after this week.
However, you should pay him
the four enclosed bills totalling
about $92.00.
F. D. R.
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
HYDE PARK, DUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK
June 1,1940
Miss Marguerite Le Hand
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Missy:
Herewith enclosed is Trial Balance for
period ending May 31,1940.
Inorder to keep the records straight, I
am also enclosing various bills which I have debited
to F's account.
Affectionately,
GHR:M
Hall
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TRIAL BALANCE
DEBITS
CREDITS
Insurance
6 392.46
F.D.R.
s 9,203.25
General Expense
750.61 G.H.R.
5,032.51
Landscaping
52.99
Account's Payable
1,661.48
Petty Cash
17.16
Discounts
109.04
Philgas
5.00
PROJECTS:
Electricity
43.72 I
49.93
Laborers' Wages
.....
5,490.17 III
12.41
Office Expense
866.56 V
25.00
Supervision
84.25 VI
25.50
Telephone
224.35
Purchases
7,644.72
Cash
263.89
Social Security
.....
42.07
Cookingham
15.00
N.Y. Unemployment Tax
156.17
VII
70.00
$ 16,119.12
$ 16.119.12
June 1,1940
FDR
TO
GHR
To purchase of pump for
NELLIE JOHANNESSON by
Mr. Lenaka
$ 57.40
1200
11.90
10.94
92.24
June 1,1940
FDR
to
GHR
To digging out Val K111 Road after
snowstorm February 27,1940
$12.00
June 1,1940
FDR:
TO
GHR
TO: Installation of side arm water
heater for ARNOLD BERGE
$ 11.90
June 1,1940
FDR
TO
GHR
TO: Two bundles of celotes as follows:
1. to Mr.Lenaka on Jan. 19,1940
2. to Bill on Jan. 6,1940
10.94
Hall Resent 3
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
HYDE PARK, DUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK
July 7,1940
Miss Marguerite LeHand
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Missy:
I am enclosing herewith, for your files,
a balance sheet as of June 30,1940.
Sincerely,
Hall
M
July 1,1940
# TRIAL BALANCE *
DEBITS
CREDITS
Insurance
$
392.46.
F. D. R.
$ 9,691.35
General Expense
859.67
G. H. R.
5,280.39
Landscaping
87.23
Accounts Payable
....
1,907.93
Petty Cash
17.16
Discounts
109.91
Philgas
8.44
VIII -Account
673.60
Electricity
63.81
Projects:
Laborer's Salaries
....
6,333.03
No. I
16.21
Office Expense
1,029.36
No. II
15.00
Telephone
242.14
No. IXI
263.07
Purchases
8,391.86
No. v
125.00
Cash
203.75
No. VI
14.59
Social Security
27.72
Fred Cookingham
6.00
N.Y. State Unemployment
156.17
Supervision
235.75
Project No. VII
42.50
$18,097.05
$18,097.05
file
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
H.R R
HYDE PARK, DUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK
en
July 12,1940
Miss Marguerite Le Hand
White House
PSF
Washington, D. C.
Dear Missy:
The first installment of six percent.
on your investment to date is ready.
The questions are:
1. When do you want the fiscal year to
begin?
2. When are your taxes determined?
3. Why should your immediate investment
in the project not come out of income? (This cutsout
THE
4. Is anybody incorporated?
Affectionately,
Jous
GHR:M
file proved
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July 12,1940
Dear F:
You suggested a sawmill. The War Department have
advised me that I cannot have any more steel houses.
The sawmill, therefore, is a matter of interest.
There seems to be one available that will handle
a two foot log by twenty-four feet long, for $150.00
installed and with necessary approach.
Linaka tells me that you told him somebody in
Rhinebeck had a mill for sale. If so, I would be glad
to contact him whoever he may be.
You have very little timber that is sufficiently
sizeable.
Am attempting to secure used lumber for scaffold-
ing and some material from buildings, to be wrecked locally.
We might be able to avoid the cost of the mill.
Bes Have mr
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
HYDE PARK, DUTCHESS COUNTY
file
NEW YORK
July 19,1940
Miss Marguerite LeHand
White House
1
Washington, D. C.
Dear Missy:
today
Many apologies, but the enclosed certificate
escaped my mind as a legal requirement in presenting
the old man with the Buggy at Warm Springs.
Sove
Yours very truly,
Hall
GHR:M
one photo, filed:
FDR automobiles billys roadsher.
Miss Hompson
THE WHITE House filmed
WASHINGTON
From the desk of-
Malvina C. Thompson
MISS TULLY:
Mrs. Roosevelt says she
can't do anything about this
and thinks the President will
have to settle it with Hall.
M.C.T.
WILLYS-OVERLAND MOTORS. INC.
MOTOR CARS
AND TRUCKS
TOLEDO, OHIO
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March
RECEIVEN & THE
6
WHITE HOUSE
1940
Dear Mr. President:
It gives me a great deal of pleasure
to tell you that the special Willys roadster my good friend
G. Hall Roosevelt told you we wanted to build for you is now
ready for delivery.
Every one of us here, who had a part
in its building, took a great personal pride in our efforts —
knowing as we did that the man behind the wheel of the U. S. A.,
would be the man behind the wheel of this car, too.
The car is a beauty. I enclose 8
photograph of it. And, I hope that the man shown sitting in
it (who happens to be me) doesn't mar the lines of the automobile.
We have carefully worked out the
devices at the wheel and they will operate in a similar manner
as those on your Ford at Hyde Park. I am sure that you will
be delighted with the performance of the car, for Hall has a
Sedan of the same model and is very enthusiastic about it.
You will be interested to know, I am
sure, that we are the only automobile manufacturer today
building a genuine "New Deal" car that those 80 per cent of
Americans with incomes of less than $2,000 a year can really
afford to buy and to run - and enjoy the abundant life.
You see, our cars are priced from
$100 to $170 less than the other so-called "low-priced" cars -
and Willys gets 30 miles to the gallon and operates for as low
as a cent a mile. People can buy it without getting into debt.
In fact, one of the dealers pointed out
the other day that if the 24 million car owners in this country
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
WILLYS-OVERLAND MOTORS,
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all drove Willys automobiles, that the 50 per cent savings
they would effect, in 375 billion annual miles of driving,
would amount to over 11 billion dollars a year.
This would mean that in five years,
they would save 56 billion dollars -- which would pay off
the national debt.
So, now if we can get those 24 million
car owners to buy Willys cars, it will not only solve all of
your budget troubles, but we'll make enough on the transaction
to pay Jesse Jones back the money he loaned us, and have some-
thing left over for the stockholders, too!
We are tremendously proud that you are
the owner of a new Willys. Of course, we have released no
material to the press, and would not without your express
permission.
However, I felt that you might allow
us to have one of your favorite news photographers picture
you at the wheel in Hyde Park or Washington, and then the
picture would be released more as a news shot than a publicity
photo, with a caption that you are enjoying a Spring drive,
with a mention somewhere of the car name.
As you may recall, I believe that this
was the way it was handled when you took delivery of a Plymouth
three or four years ago, and pictures were taken at Hyde Park.
We would also like to release pictures
to our dealers, for their information only, and not for
publication release.
I would be happy to drop in on you at
Hyde Park when you take delivery of your new Willys -- or, we
will arrange it any way you suggest, and anywhere that might
be convenient.
The car is now ready for you, and if
you will have your secretary write to me, I will make any
arrangements you desire.
Respectfully yours,
Joseph J. W. FRAZER,
President.
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
White House,
Washington, D. C.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 14, 1940.
MEMORANDUM FOR
HALL ROOSEVELT
The President has asked
me to send you the enclosed
copies of letters.
M. A. Le Hand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
(Enclosures)
MYPHINGLON
are MHILE Honse
August 14, 1940.
Dear Mr. Richards:-
Your letter of August ninth,
addressed to the President, in regard to
the heating unit purchased by Mr. G. Hall
Roosevelt, has been forwarded to the
latter, as, of course, the President is
in no way responsible.
Very truly yours,
M. A. Le Hand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
John Richards) Esq.,
Burns Supply Company,
42-35 Crescent Street,
Long Island City,
New York.
REYNOLDS METAL INSULATION
DISTRIBUTORS OF
NORGE BURNER & AIR CONDITIONING
PENN PACKAGED HEAT UNITS
BURNS SUPPLY COMPANY
42-35 CRESCENT STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.
-
4794
IRONSIDES
6175
THE AUG 12 WHITE RECEIVED 9 HOUSE 00 AM
August 9, 1940.
Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt,
White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
We are taking this opportunity of aoquainting you
with facts of the Hyde Park Development purchase of a Norge 0B-60
Heating Unit by Mr. G. Hall Roosevelt on April 25, 1940.
At the time Mr. G. Hall Roosevelt called our office
and informed us that he is interested in purchasing a low priced heating
unit for a model house he is building in Hyde Park, he informed us that
the President and he were very much interested in building a development
of low priced homes in Hyde Park.
When we told Mr. G. Hall Roosevelt that the unit he
was interested in could be purchased for $53.00, he instructed us to ship
the unit to Hyde Park and said that he would pay for the unit,
As we realize the excellent reputation that the name
of Roosevelt enjoys, not only in the vicinity of Hyde Park and New York
City, but nationally as well, we are reluctant to use any methods which
would reflect adversely on the good name of Roosevelt.
Accordingly, we are writing you with the hope that, if
you are interested with Mr. G. Hall Roosevelt in the Hyde Park Develop-
ment, a word or suggestion from you to Mr. G. Hall Roosevelt reminding
him of his financial responsibility would be greatly appreciated.
A copy of the last letter written to Mr. G. Hall
Roosevelt is enclosed.
Thanking you for your consideration in t he matter,
we remain,
Very truly yours,
Burns Supply Company,
JR/r
John Ruchards John Richards.
Enc.1
"MODERN REFLECTIVE INSULATION WITH THE PERFECT VAPOR SEAL"
SIGN
(Copy of letter sent to Mr. G. Hall Roosevelt
on July 30, 1940)
July 30, 1940.
Mr. G. Hall Roosevelt,
Hyde Park, N.Y.
Dear Sir:
Having received no reply to the letter sent you, dated
July 11th, 1940, we presume that you did not receive it otherwise
you would have replied to it.
Therefore, we take this opportunity of informing you that
the Norge Unit you purchased from us, in the amount of $53.00, has
not been paid for and we would appreciate receiving a check for the
above amount at your earliest convenience.
As you know, it is always a good policy to discharge all
obligations as soon as possible so that it will reflect on you in a
favorable light and, at the same time, enhance your credit standing,
not only with the party from whom you purchase the materials, but
likewise from other firms who handle allied lines.
We have refrained from pressing you for payment because of
your high standing in the community and, also relying on your good
business judgment to discharge your indebtedness within a reasonable
time.
Without going into further details, we trust that you will
favor us with check in the sum of $53.00 and thus eliminate any
further need of receiving letter from us reminding you of the indebt-
edness.
Very truly yours,
Burns Supply Company,
JR/r
(Signed)
John Richards.
Re- letter to Summer Welles from Messersmith 8/21/40
re visit to Cuba of Mr. E. J. Duffy and Hall Roosevelt's interest in his mission.
Attached memo to Welles from FDR, saying Mr. Duffy has no White House backing etc.
See:Welles folder-Drawer 1-1940 (Aug 30, 1940 memo)
HR
Hyde Park, N. X.,
August 31, 1940.
ORANDUM FOR
G. H. R.
The funds in the bank are literally busted
and I really think you ought now to finish up the
steel house, eliminate the payroll entirely and
get tenants in all the houses. In other words,
not the time now come to begin to pay back on
the capital, amortization and the interest for
both of us?
F. D. R.
September 20,1940
Dear F:
I am assuming that October 11th will find the
family foregathering.
I have two musical stunts for you. One, an
electric piano that goes all the way from an organ to
Hawaiian music; two, Brazilian baritone, who is a
grand gentleman and apparently very much anti-
communist and anti-facist. Shall be glad to land them
any place this side of New Orleans. The instrument
will be placed on location when decided.
star
TELEGRAM
The White House
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and file filamils
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Sept. 28, 1940
MISS MARGUERITE LEHAND:
Please wire if party 1s big house or Valkill evening sixth.
Rather large for big house but in any case must know in order
to make necessary electrical arrangements.
Hall
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 1, 1940.
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE P. S.
Will you find out from
Hall what this 18 all about?
F. D. R.
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Re-Insurance connected with the projects on Hughson and
Dumphy farms in which the President and Hall Roosevelt
are interested.
See: Insurance folder-Drawer 3-1940
Correspondence on
Housing projects at Hyde Pk
in which the President and Hall
Roosevelt are interested. Houses
being erected on Hughson and Dumphy
properties.
Bill for
Re
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Installation of Philgas and equipment for
Russell W. Linaka and receipted by Hall
Roosevelt.
See:-Hyde Park folder-Drawer 3-1940
PSF
H.R. ,
Re-Memos to President from H. Roosevelt
re Metropolitan Museum of Art Income Tax case
which is being taken up by the President with
Bob Jackson.
See:"ob Jackson folder-Drawer 1-1940 (March 4-1940 memo)
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Brother
Hall.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
SOC
WASHINGTON.D C:
WJ5:FD
5-51-644
5-51-657
December 6, 1940
5
Eugene Meacham, Esq.,
Suite 810-816 Normandy Bldg.,
1626 K Street N.W.,
Washington, D. C.
In re: Sun-Herald Corporation V. Duggan;
News Publishing Co. V. Duzgan.
Sir:
Reference is made to the above-styled suits which are pend-
inc in the United States District Court for the Southern District of
New York, to recover income taxes alleged to have been erroneously
collected for the years 1928 and 1929, in the respective amounts of
$17,285.50 and $18,493.24 from the Sun-Herald Corporation, and
$35,544.74 and $71,316.52 from the News Publishing Company, all
totaling $142,640, plus interest thereon. An amended offer has
been submitted to settle the above cases on the basis of a refund
of 50% or $71,320, plus interest to September 13, 1939 of $36,013.40,
making a total refund of $107,333.40.
After careful consideration, the amended offer in settlement
has been rejected by the Attorney General. The Chief Counsel, Bureau
of Internal Revenue, and the United States Attorney have been notified
of the action taken.
Respectfully,
For the Attorney General
Samuel O. llark Ir.
SAMUEL 0. CLARK, Jic.
Assistant Attorney General
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Folder
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEGRAM
February 5, 1941.
G. HALL ROOSEVELT, ESQ.,
HOTEL SEYMOUR
NEW YORK, N. Y.
IN RE BIRTHDAY MATERIAL CHIEF THINKS
BETTER NOT DISTRIBUTE
G. G. T.
HOTDRISHIN
THE MHILE HONSE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 1, 1941.
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE PRESIDENT
Hall telephoned from New York to
say that he recommended to you a man
by the name of Wright for the F.C.C.
He said he is far and away the best
man and that he spent two months check-
ing him and has given Missy a memo-
randum of his qualifications, etc.
Hall also said you told him the
other night you had no objection to
his giving out the program or records
which he had made for the Birthday
party if there was a demand for them.
He wonders if you would rather have the
word "Director" substituted for the
word "Dictator" before being distributed
or would you rather say no on the whole
thing?
G.
Roosevelt, G Hallfolder
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
HYDE PARK, DUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK
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Thorouglity Experienced in
Legally Thorally Jouid.
fabrications Bast tonorru js.
Law
1. The Defense Housing Program requires co-ordination
because of its over-night growth. Housing and builder
can be mobilized to act as the advance guard for FHA
and approved mortgagee, by a principal co-ordinator.
2. The time delay of mortgage approval must be brought to
a minimum.
3. It is not necessary to delegate any additional authority
but important to have the principal co-ordinator reporting
only to the Director to eliminate time delays by contacting
approved mortgagees in Defense Housing Program.
4. The attached diagram suggests a possible solution. It is
to be noted that the Defense Director, reporting to the
President, can short-circuit existing proceedure by two
routes. They may lead directly to the co-ordinator without
affecting any laws or regulations. Time being the essence
of the Defense Housing program.
President
Director
DeFENSE
HOUSING
CAMMITTED HA I
- SPEED SALES Constauctions
DEFENSE
F.HA
Nousing.
F.H.A.
Approved.
DEFENSE
MONTAGEE
BUILDer
Principal
Co. ORDINATOR.
Rossevelt Hall
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 6, 1941.
MEMORANDUM FOR
HALL ROOSEVELT
Bangs Disease has little
if anything to do with breed
of cows. It can be checked in
a herd if taken in hand promptly.
Evidently it had been among our
oows for three or four years
and Gallinger did nothing about
it.
I have persuaded Mama not
to start another herd -- only
to keep four or five milking
Guernseys. The barns are being
disinfected and painted three
separate times -- and there
will be a new farmer.
The black cattle you
mention are not milkers --
they are beef type!
F.D. R.
the to 1
THE MADIE HORE
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
HYDE PARK, OUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK
March 3, 1941
To F. D. R.
The loss of your cow-heard gives me much
distress. It may be a question of personnel but
it might, also, be the type.
The New York Department of Agriculture sent
an expert down from Rhinecliff who is breeding
black cattle. They are tough but he advised me
not to put them North of Violet Avenue,
If you intend to start a new herd please in-
form me. The New York State Department of Agriculture
have done e very good job up and down the river.
Best Love
HH.R.
SL
L. Hall Roosevelt
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 13, 1941
MEMORANDUM FOR
HALL ROOSEVELT
The enclosures speak for
themselves.
M. A. LeHAND
Private Secretary
Enclosures
Let to Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt 3/3/41 from
Ransom Cook, 3900 Spuyten Duyvil Parkway
Riverdale, NYC asking if have extra cottage
with about 3 acres of land for rent on
Hyde Park estate for the purpose of a
small poultry farm.
G. Hall Rossevelt folder
9-41
freesme hus
March 30, 1941
F. D. R.
In the event that I. B. M. munition plant
opens in Poughkeepsie we should attempt to build one or
two more houses. We now have the experience, we are now
paying expenses. There is a shortage of building labor
in Poughkeepsie. There is a shortage of accommodations
judging by the number of costs for the houses you and I
have already built. Your wrought iron house shows more
and more sense, and I have another scheme which should
place our houses in commission by the time the munitions
workers arrive on the job.
I am checking, to be sure there will be a
munitions plant in Poughkeepsie. In any case, we can
not lose any money.
Best Love
G.H.R.
SL
G. Hall Rooseveltfles
following
4-41
April 15, 1941.
MEMORANDUM FOR
F.D.R.
Jesse Jones in the assumption of new duties can hardly be ex-
pected to become familiar with the personnel in his department in a
short time. You very correctly stated that the difficulty about avi-
ation is that all the so-called experts differ. There are three 80-
called experts in the C.A.A. who have become such since I first walked
in four years ago and asked Johnson why blind flying equipment was not
used. He admitted never having heard of such and asked for two weeks
to consult with members of his department. Four years have gone.
Many lives have been lost. Much equipment has been wrecked.
Only in the Navy Department for the past seven years has there
been a continuous development resulting in the protection of their
squadrons.
The investment for the ten major fields in the United States
would have saved well over $1,500,000.00 in 1940.
There will shortly be a third manufacturer of blind landing
equipment in the field, who has always shown good engineering, namely,
the Sperry Company. Nothing short of a deletion of so-called experts
in the C.A.A. will cure the situation.
G. H. R.
MR.
Hall Roosevelt Folder
4-111
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 14, 1941
Dear Hall:
The President has asked me to send you
the enclosed check in the amount of $10.44 which
covers the March and May statements.
Very sincerely yours
M. A. Le Hand
Mr. G. Hall Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Dutchess County
New York, N.Y.
KOTONIHRAW
THE MILLE HONSE
March 26, 1941
TO: "F"
to
G. Hall Roosevelt
Philgas Consumption
$5.02
From February 5th to March 8th
May 1, 1941
F.
to
G. Hall Roosevelt
Philgas consumed March 8 to April 9
$5.42
P8/26/41
August 1, 1941
F.
to
G. Hall Roosevelt
Philges consumption from 6/9 to 7/9
$ 4.77
G.Hall Reservelt
Folder
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 2, 1941
MENORANDUM FOR
G. HALL ROOSEVELT
Subject re:
Account from July 1, 1940 to
July 1, 1941.
On which account 18 your
check as a $100.00 payment on
account.
F. D. R.