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PPF 9
PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE
Gifts A
1939
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ASTOR, Vincent
New York City
1-6-39 (ack.)
Sent the President a miniature book for his collection. Ack. by Pres.
SEE P.P.F. 40
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spt.
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ADAMS, Frederick B.
New York City
1-9-39 (ack.)
Sent the President a fishing rod. Ack. by President.
SEE P.P.F. 914
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Jenuary 10, 1939.
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Respectfully referred to the State De-
partment.
11. 11. MaINTYNE
Secretary to the President
er/
Following books sent to the President -
Ludwig Hirschfeld, formerly Editor of the "Neue Freie Presse", Wion,
now political refugee at Paris, France. 23 Run Roussel (17)
Book "The Vienna That's not in the Beedeker".
Drof. Dr. Max Frey, 103, Stempfenhechstrasse, (Sussee) Zurich.
Book: "Les Transformations du Vocebulaire Francais a L'Epoque
de la Revolution".
Book: The Natural Koonomic Order by Silvio Gesell- Germany.
Book: "Salviano La Specie" by Prof. Benedetto Umberto Altieri,
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Scafeti (Salerno) Italia.
Cheim Josif Ajdelman, Wersaw, Poland. Book "Prophetoe posteriorss".
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January 10, 1939
My dear Mrs. Alexander:
The President was delighted to receive
the beautiful holiday decorations and greens which
your Club was good enough to send to him. He has
asked me to express his sincere thanks and to con-
vey his best wishes to everyone concerned.
Very sincerely yours,
miseltor pine cone
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M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mrs. 0. H. Alexander,
Warm Springs Women's Club,
Warm Springs,
Georgia.
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January 10, 1939
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My dear Mrs. Asterino:
The President has asked me to thank you
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for your friendly letter of holiday greetings and
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to express his appreciation of your courtesy in
sending him the handáwork to which you refer. He
sends his best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mrs. Anna Asterino,
25 Daymond Street,
Trenton,
New Jersey.
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25 Daymond Street
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frenton, newJersey
December 22,1938
Dear Mr. President,
I am sending you a made, protrait
l hope you just
of yourself the that I like have it
as I have liked making it for
you.
J wish you and you family
a very merry Christmas and a
Pandink Happy new year.
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Mrs. Anna Visterino
Sincerely yours
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Book: The Natural Koonomie Order by Silvio Gesell- Certany.
Book: "Salvieno La Specie" by Prof. Benedetto Umberto Altieri,
Scafeti (Selerno) Italia.
Cheim Josif Ajdolmen, Warsaw, Poland. Book "Prophetoe posterio
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January 10, 1939
January 10, 1939.
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Respectfully referred to the State ne-
portment.
11. 11. MoINTYRE
Secretary to the President
er/
Following books sent to the President -
Ludwig Hirschfold, formerly Mitor of the "Neuo Freie Presse", Wion,
now political refugee at Paris, France. 23 Than Roussel (17)
Book "The Vienna That's not in the Buedeker".
Drof. Dr. Max Frey, 105, Stampfenhnchstrasse, (Suksue) Zurich.
Book: "Les Transformations du Vocabulaire Francais a L'Epoque
de la Revolution".
Book: The Natural Koonomie Order by Silvio Gesell- Cermany.
Book: "Salvieno La Specie" by Prof. Benedetto Umberto Altieri,
Scafeti (Selerno) Italia.
Cheim Josif Ajdelmen, Warsaw, Poland. Book "Prophetoe posteriores".
January 10, 1939
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Jamuary 10, 1939
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My dear Mr. Ambroold.com:
The President wants you to lower that
he is deeply grateful for your friendly note of
Holiday Graetings and has asked me to thank you
for your courtesy in sending him the gift to
which you refer.
Very sincerely yours,
cigarettes
H. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
H. O. Anbrookian, Esq.,
436 Columbus Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
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NEW YORK
426 COLUMBUS AVE.
CLEANING ** RENOVATING -- STORING
December twenty-first
Ambrookian Rugs
sident thanks you over
sending him your draw-
32° your generous words
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good wishes.
serely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SEGRETARY
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sporever and your f army 1 very
merry Christmas and a Happy newyear.
yours. Truly
Helen aleksich.
124 Evesett ave
East Peoria Illinois.
Hon. President Franklin Rosetelt
Dear President :-
The white House washington D.C.
Kindly accept this little
admiress, I Know I are late -
remembrance from one of your
I am not late for the new year.
greeting you for the Christmas, but
wishing you and your family -
a Happy new year ",
you Courage for your great
God bless you and give
responsibilitiss, spons
an Camenian by birth,
but an american citizen by
choice: :
most respectfully yours.
H. O. AmbrooRian
as and a Happy newyear.
yours. Truly
Ceml
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January 10, 1939
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My dear Miss Aleksicht
Your nice letter of December twenty-first
has boon received and the President thanks you over
so much for your courtesy in sending him your draw-
ing. He is deeply grateful for your generous words
of approval and your friendly good wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECTORY
Miss Holen Aleksich,
134 Inverett Avenue,
East Pooria,
Illinois.
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ana your I my
merry Christmas and a Happy newyear.
yours. Truly
Helen aleksich.
East Peoria Illinois.
124 Everett ave
will
December 2. 1938
Dear President Rossevelt
I am sending you a picture
I drew free hand. I never took a
wanted to be an artist. I could sit
lesson in my life I have always
and draw all day and of all the
pictures I drew I enjoyed drawing
a picture of you the best, I. hope
you like it.
President Roosevelt I want to
say something now thats be in my
mind, my familys and I'm sure
in lots of other peoples mind that
you are the best president we ever
had and you can be sure to get my
vote next election for & will be twenty-
for we think you are wonderful.
one next year and our familys vote
now I want to wish you, mrs.
Roosevelt and your family avery
merry Christmas and a Happy newyear.
yours. Truly
Helen Aleksich.
East Peoria Illinois
124 Everett ave
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
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January 12, 1939
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My dear Mr. Abbott:
Your letter of January fifth has been
received. The President has asked me to thank
you for your thoughtful courtesy in sending him
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a copy of your book "The Law and Religion."
Please let me assure you that the
President is glad to know of your approval of
his recent message to the Congress.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Edwin M. Abbott, Esq.,
926 Land Title Building,
Broad and Chestnut Streets,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
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must carry in the high office that you fill.
Very respectfully yours,
Educarce abbout
USE 1562
RES. WAVERLY 1461
LAW OFFICES
EDWIN M. aBBoTT
926 LAND TITLE BUILDING
askd
BROAD AND CHESTNUT STREETS
1/1/39
philadelphia
bk "MA A
January 5, 1939.
Hon. Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
President,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
Esteemed Sir:
It was most gratifying to read your
message to the Congress and note the emphasis that
you placed upon religion and the necessity of all
rulers to return to the doctrines of the is Prince of
Peace "
You have struck the keynote of the only
way to secure peace on earth. Every citizen of the
United States, irrespective of politics, must feel
proud of its President who seeks God in the midst of
all the turbulence in the world today. Other rulers
must follow your steps if war is to be banished.
In every great crisis other Presidents
have done likewise, Washington at Valley Forge and
Lincoln during the stress of the Civil War.
I have presumed to send you a copy of
my recent book entitled 11 The Law and Religion.
The presence of God in all matters of State is empha-
sized both in high and low office as well as in the
lives of our citizens.
I hope you will have the opportunity of
reading it and will accept it as a testimonial to our
President who relies upon God in the great burden you
must carry in the high office that you fill.
Very respectfully yours,
Educaree abboe
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January 12, 1939
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My dear Mr. and Mrs. Adler:
The President thanks you for your letter
of recent date and for the friendly thought which
prompted you to send him the photograph to which
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you refer. He asks me to convey his best wishes
to you for the coming year.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mr. and Mrs. Max Adler,
136 West 172nd Street,
Bronx,
New York.
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December 31, 1938.
His Excellency,
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President of the United States,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. President:
As a citizen and resident of Bronx County for almost
forty years, we humbly and respectfully wish you,
Mrs. Roosevelt and your family, a most happy and
healthful New Year.
In these difficult times, you have proven yourself to
be one of the greatest leaders the world has known,
especially in pointing the way to humane and decent
living, and have presented an example all the world
may follow.
We, as humble citizens want to express our deep
admiration and devotion to you as the President of
the United States of America, our beloved adopted
country.
In token of our appreciation and as an expression of
our desire for your continued happiness and health,
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we are sending you under separate cover a photograph
of your dear Mother and yourself, and sincerely hope
that you will accept our gift, with all the good
wishes and heartfelt devotion to you and your family
that this gift represents.
Most Respectfully yours,
darah Orother
may erder
Mr. and Mrs. Max Adler,
136 West 172nd Street,
Bronx, New York.
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January 12, 1939
My dear Mr. and Mrs. Adams:
The President asks me to acknowledge
your kind letter and to express his sincere
appreciation of the friendly thought which
prompted you to send him the token to which
you refer. He is grateful for your holiday
greetings and sends his best wishes to you for
your health and happiness for the coming year.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Mr. and Mrs. David Adams,
355 South Ninth Street, East,
Salt Lake City,
Utah.
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yours Pespt m t mrs David adams
hpt.
date/City dake Dec. 27 193
Kindness MAL d Consideration for
Deys ack President
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to
Through your
the poor + unemployed it was
made possible for us to haveour
first turkey for Xmas so so we
are taking the liberty + pleasure
of making a sourrnce out to of the
turkeys breast and sending you it
for a Heep sake hope you
+ wére wishing you the happiest of
new years ever + hope after your
2 more years expire, we will have
no you one that will thinks of othersas
again for If more years as theres
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you have done, and again urshing
you the happiest new year to the
grandest + Best President ever,
yours Pespt m + mrs David adams
adress
Mr + Mrs David adams
355so great
Salt Lake City utah
January 13, 1939
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My dear Mr. Antonius:
Mr. McIntyre has handed to me your
letter of January tenth, to him and I have had
pleasure in placing before the President the
enclosed communication addressed to him, as
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well as the copy of your book "The Arab Awaken-
1ng" which you were good enough to send him.
He deeply appreciates this evidence of your
friendly interest and good will and asks me
to thank you sincerely for your kind thought
in presenting the book to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
George Antonius, Esq.,
Institute of Current World Affairs,
522 Fifth Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
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INSTITUTE OF current WORLD AFFAIRS
522 FIFTH
new YORK
Thank AVENUE mahd
January 10, 1939
The President of the United States,
achid
The White House,
1/13/20
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
At the interview I was privileged to
have with you in the spring of 1935, on an introduction
from Mrs. Frances Crane, you paid me the compliment of
asking me to write to you in the event of my having
something new to say on the subject of our conversation.
I have recently completed a study of
the historical background of the Arab National Movement,
bringing the story down to present times with special
reference to contemporary issues; and I have today
received the first advance copies of the American edition.
It gives me great pleasure to be able
to present you with a copy of my book on the day of its
appearance, and I trust you will do me the favor of
accepting it as my modest contribution to the elucidation
of the problems which we discussed two years ago.
GA/fc
Yours respectfully,
from Antonius
INSTITUTE OF CURRENT WORLD affairs
522 FIFTH avenue
NEW YORK
January 10, 1939
Mr. Marvyn H. McIntyre,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
You will recollect that, on an
introduction from Mrs. Frances Crane, I had the
privilege of a conversation with the President
early in May 1935.
I have recently completed a book
(The Arab Awakening, published by J. B. Lippincott,
Philadelphia) which bears on the subject of that
conversation and of which I should like to present
a copy to the President.
I am sending a copy of it here-
with, together with a letter addressed to the
President, which I trust you will kindly place
before him.
GA/fc
Yours sincerely,
encls.
the
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January 24, 1939
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My dear Dr. Arn:
The President has asked me to
be sure and send you this little note of
appreciation for your thoughtfulness in
sending to him the first copy of the history
of the George Washington Masonic National
Memorial. +
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He is delighted to have this
book and asks that I thank you very much
indeed for it.
With all best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
M. H. MeINTYRE
Secretary to the President
Dr. Elmer R. Arn,
President,
The George Washington Mascnic National
Memorial Association,
1070 Fidelity-Medical Building,
Dayton, Ohio.
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THE GEORGE WASHINGTON
MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
DR. ELMER R. ARN, PRESIDENT
1070 FIDELITY-MEDICAL BUILDING, DAYTON, OHIO
January 19, 1939
Mr. Marvin McIntyre
Secretary to President Roosevelt
White House
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. McIntyre:
Under separate cover I am mailing to you for presentation to the
President a copy of the history of the George Washington Masonic
National Memorial, located at Alexandria, Virginia.
This is the first copy that is coming from the press and is the
first history that has been written of this unfinished Memorial.
I am presenting it to him with the compliments of the Board of
Trustees and the three million Masons of the United States who
are building this Memorial. I know that our President is a very
busy man and I hope that he will have a few spare moments in his
study some evening to read at least 8. portion of the history.
Our annual meeting will occur during the conference of Grand
Masters on February 22, 1939, in the city of Washington.
Thanking you for this favor, I remain,
Courteously yours,
Elmes Phren
Elmer R. Arn, M.D., President
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January 25, 1939
My dear Mr. Amestrong:
Your Letter of January twenty+third has
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been received. I shall be glad to bring the
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inscribed copy of your book to the President's
attention and can assure you that he will much
appreciate your courtesy in sending 1t to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. Lolland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Hamilton Fish Anastrong, Esq.,
45 East 65th Street,
New York, N.Y.
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The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House
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Washington, D. C.
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Dear Mr. President:
reciate
I can't resist giving myself
the pleasure of sending you this copy
of a little book of mine, "When There Is
No Peace," which Macmillans is publish-
urs,
ing today. I'd love to know whether
my interpretation of your action on the
eve of Munich hits the mark.
With warm personal regards,
believe me, as ever,
Yours very sincerely,
Accidenting tim Auntray
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41-4-39
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The White House
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Washington, D. C.
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Dear Mr. President:
preciate
I can't resist giving myself
the pleasure of sending you this copy
of a little book of mine, "When There Is
No Peace," which Macmillans is publish-
urs,
ing today. I'd love to know whether
my interpretation of your action on the
eve of Munich hits the mark.
With warm personal regards,
believe me, as ever,
Yours very sincerely,
Amilian tim Auntray
wdh-mw
41-4-39
HAMILTON FISH ARMSTRONG
EDITOR
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AFFAIRS
when
AN AMERICAN QUARTERLY REVIEW
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45 EAST SIXTY-FIFTH STREET, NEW YORK
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January 23, 1939
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The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House
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Washington, D. C.
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Dear Mr. President:
preciate
I can't resist giving myself
the pleasure of sending you this copy
of a little book of mine, "When There Is
No Peace," which Macmillans is publish-
urs,
ing today. I'd love to know whether
my interpretation of your action on the
eve of Munich hits the mark.
With warm personal regards,
believe me, as ever,
Yours very sincerely,
tim Auntray
wdh-mw
41-4-39
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January 27, 1939
PERSONAL
Dear Mr. Ahrens:
Please accept my thanks for the volume
"Travel America" made easy to read by the bookmarks
you have placed to indicate significant articles. I
an delighted to have the volume and greatly appreciate
your courtesy in sending it.
Very sincerely yours,
Mr. Edward H. Ahrens,
222 East 42d Street,
New York, N. Y.
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EDWARD H. AHRENS
222 EAST 42ND street
NEW YORK
January 25, 1939
The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
It is with much pleasure that I present to you this
Travel America number of my publication, HOTEL
MANAGEMENT, that summarizes pretty completely the
work that has been done to date by Federal, state
and private interests to promote travel in this
country.
I have book-marked those articles in which I be-
lieve you personally will be most interested, in
view of the travel legislation that is coming up
for Congressional action.
In the hopes that 1939 may be a great Travel America
year that will mean much to all sections of the
country, I am, with sincere esteem,
Very sincerely yours,
EHA:AO
41-4-39
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February 9, 1939
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Gentlemen:
The President has received the book,
entitled, "Ownership and Regulation of Public
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Utilities - Volume 201," which you have been
good enough to send him and he asks me to thank
you very much for your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. 4. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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The American Academy of
Political and Social Science,
3457 Walnut Street,
West Philadelphia,
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Pennsylvania.
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January 31, 1939
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My dear Mrs. Allwine:
The President is indeed grateful for
your kind thought in sending him the birthday
card and handkerchief. He has asked me to thank
you sincerely for them.
You may be sure your contribution to
the Infantile Paralysis Fund is appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mrs. Rebecca Allwine,
R. F. D. #1,
Jeannette,
Pennsylvania.
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you will graciously accept
this gift, as a token of our great esteem.
Respectfully yours,
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ACANTHUS WOOD CARVING COMPANY
By
James I. Widmar, Secretary
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this gift, as a token of our great esteem.
Respectfully yours,
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ACANTHUS WOOD CARVING COMPANY
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James I. Widmar, Secretary
41-4-39
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Aranthus Wood Carving Company
COMMERCIAL AND ARCHITECTURAL
MAIN
732 N. MORGAN STREET
CHICAGO, ILL.
Feb. 6, 1939
To The President of the
United States,
White House,
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Honorable Sir:
Under seperate cover, we are sending you
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this gift, as a token of our great esteem.
Respectfully yours,
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ACANTHUS WOOD CARVING COMPANY
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By
James I. Widmar, Secretary
Herald Examiner
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SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 1937
Humorist Lives in Wood
AROUND
the
GALLERIE,
C.J. BULLIET
CARL HALLSTHAMMAR'S "Ve-
nus in Red Cherry" rises out of
the calm desolation of the Chicago
exhibition at the Art Institute like
the Venus Anadyomene from the
sea off the classic island of Cos.
Were we an ex-
Venus
travagant people
in Red
in the matter of
Cherry
the arts as were
the Greeks, we
might place a wreath of laurel
around the head of Hallsthammar
and fall down and worship his mod-
el, as the Greeks did Phrynne, who,
on occasion, re-enacted before the
multitude assembled at the temple
of Asclepius the drama of Aphro-
dite's emergence and who posed
thus for Apelles.
As it is, we give Hallsthammar
the first Logan prize of $500 and
congratulate him upon having found
so perfect a model as Miss Gene-
vieve Grant.
"Venus in Red Cherry" is a life-
size female torso carved in a wood
so hard as to be reckoned "eternal."
The torso became nationally famous
even before it was started, through
action of Hallsthammar in advertis-
ing for and choosing a model with
the classic proportions of Greek
sculptural figures. After measuring
more than a hundred applicants
Hallsthammar found his "Venus"
in Miss Genevieve Grant, a profes-
sional model, distant relative of the
civil war general. The sculptor's
quest and its result were given in-
ternational publicity.
For several months Hallstham-
mar, hitherto known as a humorist,
labored on his "Venus," his first
serious work. How magnificently
it came through is on view at the
Art Institute, not only winning first
prize but dominating the Chicago
and vicinity show.
For once the major prize was
properly awarded in the "Chicago
and "icinity" annual. Looking at the
rest of the show, I fear me it was
an accident-at any rate, a fluke. I
can't figure, judging from the rest.
how the jury had the perspicacity
to admit "Venus in Red Cherry" for
exhibition at all.
For "Venus in Red Cherry" is SO
genuine a work-such a dazzling
Carl Hallsthammar, wood carver and
W. Jackson blvd., recently won the $500
vision at the outset and pursued
sculptor, works on a statue of America's
Frank G. Logan award for a wood carv-
with such honesty, illumined at
great humorist, the late Will Rogers.
every step by a lively imagination.
Hallsthammar, who has a studio at 111
ing in a contest at the Art Institute.
Herald and Examiner photo.
March 18, 1939
My dear Mr. Widmar:
The President has asked me to thank
you ever so much for the wood carving of Will
Rogers. He is glad indeed to have this token
and is most appreciative of your thoughtfulness
in sending it to him.
Very sincerely yours,
H. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
James I. Wichnar, Esq.,
Acabthus Rood Carving Company,
732 North Morgan Street,
Chicago,
Illinois.
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FILE MEMORANDUM
March 1, 1939
Memo for file from DJ, saying that permission WILLS requested and granted for
pictures to be made by International News Service man of shots of gift room on
ground floor in the White House - these pictures to accompany a story on the gift
room written by Elizabeth Oldfield of the Times-Herald. Says that the pictures
were made March 1st and "STE and Usher knew about it". Attached are 4 photos.
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March 11, 1939
My dear Miss LeHand:
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On behalf of the Minister of Switzerland, I am
forwarding herewith a book entitled School in Switzer-
land, sent to the President by the "Archives of Public
Education in Switzerland".
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The Minister has been requested to inform the
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senders that their courtesy in presenting this gift is
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sincerely appreciated.
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Sincerely yours,
Stanley Woodward
Acting Chief of Protocol. + 20
Enclosure:
Book.
Miss Marguerite A. LeHand,
Private Secretary to the President,
The White House.
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as you can readily appreciate, is extremely busy,
consequently his engagements have been limited
to those of an official and inescapable nature.
I am sure that both you and your daughter will
understand the situation and the difficulty of
making an exception, particularly since there
have been so many requests of a similar nature.
Sincerely yours,
STEPHEN EARLY
Secretary to the President
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324 West 51st Street,
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SEGRETARY
Charles Anderson, Esq.,
5 Elliott Street,
Charleston,
South Carolina.
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March 21, 1939
My dear Mr. Anderson:
Your friendly note has been réceived
by the President. He is glad indeed to have
the copy of your book "Journal of a Cruise
in the Frigate United States", and much ap*
preciates your thoughtfulness in sending the
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volume to min.
Your Icind remembrance of the President
in connection with your new book, "Melville
xlers
in the South Seas", is also much appreciated
by him, and he has noted with interest what
you say about it.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Charles Anderson, Esq.,
5 Elliott Street,
Charleston,
South Carolina.
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Than
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3/21/ of
The announcement that Random House is to publish
this year your series of twenty-eight water-colors painted by William H.
Meyers on board the sloop Dale in 1846-1848, prompts me to intrude
hundred upon your time. Several years ago 9 discovered a collection of over one
he kept on board the sloop Cyane in 1842-1844.
water-colors by this same artist, painted in a formal which
Journal of a Cruise in the Frigate United states, with notes on Herman Mewille,
E leven of these Ireproduced as illustrations in may
published by the Duke University Press in 1937. 9 am taking the liberty
of sending you a copy of this book! under separate cover, feeling that it
may interest you as asort of prehade to yours, since among other matters
it contains both text and illustration relating to the "false "capture of
that your courtesy is appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
American Military History Foundation,
Box 382, Benjamin Franklin Station,
Washington, D. C.
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Monterey in 1842. The originals, which 9 tried in vain to persnade my press to reproduce
in full color, are in the possession of the Honorable nelson B. Gaskill, a Washingtona Horuey.
This month, The Columbia University Press is publishing another book of mine
Metville in The South Seas, a copy of which I am also directing to be sent to you, since the
four chapters on Mehrille's cruse in the frigate United States bring to light a good many
new facts concerning The old navy of sails. Further, remembering a preface of yours 9
once read in some book on whaling, 9 ventured to hope that other portions of my book
might prove of interest to you. Finally, tucked away in a note somewhere, have pointed
out that Mehille filched one of his stories from a certain Captain Amasa Delano, who,
Ibelieve, was one of your New Bedford clan.
Such are the motives that lead an ardent admirer to offer a modest moment of
relaxation to the world's busiest citizen.
9 have the honor to remain
Faithfully yours,
Charles anderson
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March 22, 1939
Gentlemen:
Thank you, in the President's behalf,
for the copy of the journal of the American
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Military History Foundation. I can assure you
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that your courtesy is appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
American Military History Foundation,
Box 382, Benjamin Franklin Station,
Washington, D. C.
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My dear Mr. Ascoli:
Permit me to thank you for the copy of
the book which you and Mr. Arthur Fisher sent
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recently. Your courtesy is appreciated.
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Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Max Ascoli, Esq.,
New School,
66 West Twelfth Street,
New York, N. Y.
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March 29, 1939
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My dear Mr. Altman:
The President asks me to acknowledge
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your letter of March twenty-seventh and to ex-
press his thanks to you for your kindness in
sending him those parchments. He has noted
them with interest and deeply appreciates your
friendly thought of him.
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Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Alfred Altman, Esq.,
444 Madison Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
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His Excellency,
The President of the United States,
Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
My dear President Roosevelt:
In connection with the parchments en-
closed, if you will hold them up to the light you
will note the fine detail.
This has to do with a process of photo-
graphs on any material.
I thought these few truinkets might be
of interest to you.
Yours respectfully,
Alfred Altman
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M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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the "Brown face." And that such yet bitter fact is clearly
indicated by our Philippine Common-Wulth of the United
States of America.
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78/3/39
Calámba, Philippines Laguna
april 30,1939
Honorable Franklin a. Rosenelh
White House
Whashington D.C.
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United States of America
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My dear President,
Perhaps, your guatness will be embanassed to astonisked
to receive a simple "Souvenin" from a personality of a subject
people. But, whether it be a bitter fact, we the Pilipino
Mahm owe to you, the American Conguas, and the American
Nohm as a whole; much gratitude duply roated in one
hearts. Devine Providence knows that fact, and it will
be handed down to our forth coming Generations through ages.
Only four years ago, the first anniversary of our Commy
Wealth was celibrated throughout our Belowed fature fand.
Just how eagerly the American People tried to de independent
from the tylanny of England the same eagerness is in the
Hearts and Thoughts of the Brown Pace", or more. Like your
our Toupathers oftained their Februty from Joan,
through Tears and flodsheds. That Sacud smoking 200s un-
deging in our minds; and it did not prom a failure.
Fesult: we had had our Philippine Republic mangmated at
on historic Malolor, Bulacan Juch noble Cause "nee are
greatly indeoted to our foremost noble " Heroes": Tab. ah. Jose p.
figal y Merrado, The enelying martys of Beguntayan; Gat.
Revolution and Applinanio Mabine, our Jublime Paralytic".
Undres Bonificio, the Father of our Fatipunan and Philippine
But, the Faith of the American people is not The same as
the "Brown face". And that such yet bitter fact is clearly
indicated by our Philippine Common-Walth of the United
States of America.
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Far East, are my thankful that we have bad a Father Country
We, eighteen million souls of the " Flar Distant does of the
my much Faithful in guiding the aleshing of a face to the
right and safest way. I would like to impress clearly that
we feel much gratitude to the Alemonatic American Nation
whose principle we greatly emphasized Jocernments of the
People, by the People, and for the People. And that, we are
hoping, we are including ine our Prayers that you will
not under futile our espication, our longing, that you will
grant us our emplise Liberty "(our Philippine Republic") after
the Ten Years Francition Period just how your nable
Afraham Linedn liberated the Regroes, just how the
American People whole beartidly granted Independence to
as those.
Cuba, the "Rilipino People "is haping much the same way
in this matter, yet I believe it to be my sole duty to
My, dearest President, even if d am not an suthority
my "Country and to my People." In anding you this
"White slow of Hape and Affertion," I fundy believe in the
Klevine Rights of Man: Justice, Equality and Liberty I hape
you will not feel indifferent to me, sin ! Thank you
whole heartedly !!!
Yours now and wer,
Alejandro colongo Auedana
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Calambia, Laguna
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My dear Mr. Alexander:
The President has asked me to thank
you for the copy of the "Report of the Adequacy
of Texas Schools." He is glad to have the volume
and appreciates your courtesy in sending it to
him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Ted R. Alexander, Esq.,
Box C, Capitol Station,
Austin,
Texas.
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May 3, 1939
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My dear Mr. Anderson:
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It was nice of you to send the President
a copy of the book "Melville in the South Seas."
You may be sure that he much appreciates your
friendly thoughtfulness.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
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PRIVATE SECRETARY
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C. R. Anderson, Esq.,
5 Elliott Street,
Charleston,
South Carolina.
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volume and that he will much appreciate your
courtesy.
Very sincerely yours,
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11. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
American Antiquarian Society,
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Massachusetts.
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Gentlemen:
Thank you, in the President's behalf,
for the book which you sent to him. I can
assure you that he will be glad to have the
volume and that he will much appreciate your
courtesy.
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Very sincerely yours,
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M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
American Antiquarian Society,
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Worcester,
Massachusetts.
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My dear Mr. Abbatecola:
I am sure you will pardon my delay
in telling you of the President's appreciation
of your kindness in sending your oil painting
to him. He has noted with interest what you say
about it in your letter of April tenth and is in-
deed grateful for your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Orry Abbatecola, Esq.,
805-7 No. Broadway,
Los Angeles,
California.
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1. cill, шу dear resident,
Very sincerely yours
Orry Ahhatecolor
STUDIO: 805-7 NO. BROADWAY . TUCKER 9920 . LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
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April 10, 1939
Honorable Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The White House
Washington, D. C.
My dear President Roosevelt:
Inclosed you will find a photograph of an original oil painting, THE NEW
AMERICA. The original will arrive at the White House within a few days.
This painting was intended as a birthday gift for you but I was unable
to complete it in time.
The following is a short explanation of what I have tried to express in
this painting.
Upper left corner: Work done for the advancement and help of
those who have suffered or are suffering from infantile
paralysis. Also for the aid in reasearch along this and other
medical lines.
Upper right corner: The beneficial aid given industry in the
form of the Emergency Conservation Work, Federal Emergency
Administration of Public Works, Federal Emergency Relief
Administration, Federal Power Commission, Federal Trade
Commission, National Labor Relations Board, National Youth
Administration, Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Securities
and Exchange Commission, Social Security Board, Tennessee
Valley Authority and the Works Progress Administration.
Lower left corner: The help given to those in rural districts
by the Electric Home and Farm Authority, Farm Credit Adminis-
tration and the Rural Electrification Administration.
Lower right corner: The security given our nation through the
United States Army, the United States Navy and the United
States Marine Corps.
I trust this will convey to you my most sincere respect for the outstanding
courage and ability that you have shown during your terms of office.
I am, my dear Mr. President,
Very sincerely yours
Orry Ahhatecolor
STUDIO: 805-7 NO. BROADWAY . TUCKER 9920 LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
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ARTISTIC CREATIONS, GOWNS, COSTUMES
AND. SETS FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
April 10, 1939
Honorable Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The White House
Washington, D. C.
My dear President Roosevelt:
Inclosed you will find a photograph of an original oil painting, THE NEW
AMERICA. The original will arrive at the White House within a few days.
This painting was intended as a birthday gift for you but I was unable
to complete it in time.
The following is a short explanation of what I have tried to express in
this painting.
Upper left corner: Work done for the advancement and help of
those who have suffered or are suffering from infantile
paralysis. Also for the aid in reasearch along this and other
medical lines.
Upper right corner: The beneficial aid given industry in the
form of the Emergency Conservation Work, Federal Emergency
Administration of Public Works, Federal Emergency Relief
Administration, Federal Power Commission, Federal Trade
Commission, National Labor Relations Board, National Youth
Administration, Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Securities
and Exchange Commission, Social Security Board, Tennessee
Valley Authority and the Works Progress Administration.
Lower left corner: The help given to those in rural districts
by the Electric Home and Farm Authority, Farm Credit Adminis-
tration and the Rural Electrification Administration.
Lower right corner: The security given our nation through the
United States Army, the United States Navy and the United
States Marine Corps.
I trust this will convey to you my most sincere respect for the outstanding
courage and ability that you have shown during your terms of office.
I am, my dear Mr. President,
Very sincerely yours
Orry Ahhatecolor
STUDIO: 805-7 NO. BROADWAY, TUCKER 9920. LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
By Abbatecola, 805-7 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California
Orcy Abbatecolor
Abbatecola 1938
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May 18, 1939
My dear Mr. Perrone:
Your letter of May fifteenth, with
the enolosed picture, has been referred by
Mr. MoIntyre to me for reply.
We have noted what you say about
the desire of Mr. Giunta to present to the
President the gift which he has made, The
friendly spirit which has prompted the thought
is appreciated, and if Mr. Giunta will mail the
gift direct to the White House we will be very
glad to accept it, provided, of course, that
no publicity is given to its presentation.
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Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Peter Perrone, Esq.,
527 Fifth Avenue,
New York, 11. Y.
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(gift to be received: Symbolical marquetry work of inlaid
wood - 4' x 2'4".)
Peter Perrone,
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OFFICES OF
PETER perrone
FIVE-TWENTY-SEVEN FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY
TELEPHONE VANDERBILT 3-7376
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May 15, 1939
5-18-89 39
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Mr. Marvin H. Mc Intyre
Secretary to the President
White House. Washington, D. C.
My Dear Mr. Secretary:
My good friend, Mr. Giunta of 25-26
44th Street, Astoria, L. I. New York, requested me to
communicate with you.
When the President was elected in 1932
and immediately took appropriate measures to alleviate the
economic suffering of that time, Mr. Giunta conceived the
idea to create a symbolical marquetry work. The enclosed
photograph is self explanatory; the United States represented
by a ship, being led to safety, toward the sun, by a tug boat,
representing the President.
The work is made of inlayed pieces of wood
and no coloring was used at all. Its dimension is 4' X 2'4".
Mr. Giunta began work on it the early part of 1933 and completed
it only a few weeks ago. It took him about six years of his
spare time, as Mr. Giunta is employed and is a cabinet maker
by trade.
Mr. Giunta is still an ardent admirer of
the President, and would like to present the work to the President,
as a gift.
I shall appreciate it if you will inform me
as to what you would like Mr. Giunta do. If the President cares
to accept the work, Mr. Giunta would be happy to mail it directly
to the White House. I remain.
Very truly yours,
Peter Perrone,
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U.S.A
27, 1939
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My dear Mr. Giuntas
Replying to your note of May twenty-third,
I have pleasure
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May 27, 1939
My dear Mr. Giuntas
Replying to your note of May twenty-third,
I have pleasure in advising you that the gift which
you were good enough to present to the President has
been received and he asks me to assure you of his
deepest appreciation of the friendly spirit which
prompted your generous thought of him. He also
sends you his best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Salvatore Giunta, Esq.,
25-26 44th Street,
Astoria,
Long Island, N. Y.
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May 23, 1939
Miss M. A. LeHand
Private Secretary
The White House
Washington, D. C.
My dear Miss LeHand:
In accordance with your letter of
May eighteenth to my friend Mr. Peter Perrone, I
have the pleasure to send you youbyRailway Express the gift for
the President, which I made, as stated in Mr. Perrone's
letter of May fifteenth.
I want to assure you that the acceptance
of the gift by the President makes me very happy and amply
repays my humble efforts,
falustore Very sincerly grinto yours,
Salvatore Giunta
Salvatore Giunta
25-26 44th Street
Astoria, L. I. N. Y.
WELLES, Hon. Summer - State Dept.,
May19, 1939
The President referred for draft of a reply, letter from the Most
Reverend Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate, Washington, D.C., May
17, to the President, enclosing a leather-bound album of photographs of the
new residence of the Apostolic Delegation. - On May 22, Mr. Welles submitted
draft. -- On May 22, the President wrote to the Apostolic Delegate thanking for
this album saying he enjoyed seeing these photographs and is impressed by the
happy proportions of the building and the beauty and dignity of the interiors.
SEE - P.P.F. 1935
P.P.F.
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McADOO, Hon. William Gibbs,
American President Lines, Lts.,
San Francisco, Calif.
May 13, 1939. & May 27, 1939.
Sent President a shipment of Avocados from his place in Santa Barbara,
Calif.
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May 25, 1939
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My dear Mr. Johnson:
The President has asked me to
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thank you very much indeed for the three
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shields which will commemorate the visit
of the President of Nicaragua and the coming
visit of the King and Queen of England.
He is delighted to have them
and appreciates your thoughtful courtesy.
Sincerely yours,
HOWIN M. WATSON
J. A. C. Johnson, Esq.,
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Art-Ad Studios,
206 Colorado Building,
14th & G Streets, N. W.,
Washington, D. C.
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J.A.C.Johnson
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Phone NAtional 3119 8665.
Art-Ad Studios
DESIGNS & DECORATIONS
206 Colorado Bldg:
14th. at
G Street, Northwest
Washington, D. C.
May 22nd. 1939.
To /
His Excellency,
The President of the United States,
White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President,
As a memento and to commemorate the visit of the President
of Nicaragua, and the coming visit of Their Britannic Majesties, King George
VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain.
Will you therefore kindly accept
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with our compliments the three (3) accompanying official shields. i.e.:-
x# 1. Great Seal of the United States Of America (Shield form)
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2. Nicaragua Coat of Arme approved of by the Minister of Nicaragua.
3. The Official decoration of the British Royal Party as selected
by Sir. Roland Lindsey British Ambassador.
The British shield will be used in conjunction with our
Eagle with Old Glory and the Union Jack, in the like manner as the
decoration according the welcome to the Chief Executive of Nicaragua.
with very best wishes to you Mr. President,
Very respectfully yours,
The Art-Ad Studios,
By. J.A.C.Johnson.
J.A.C.J/P.
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Conse of of Representativesi United States
June 1, 1939
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Mr. Bryson:
The President has requested me to acknowl-
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edge the receipt of your letter of May thirtieth
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and to tell you that he appreciates your courtesy
in transmitting to him the pencil which your
friend, Mr. J. W. Aycock, was good enough to send
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him. The President asks if you will convey his
sincere thanks to Mr. Aycock for his kind thought.
Very sincerely yours,
II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Honorable Joseph R. Bryson,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C.
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Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Mr. President:
I am pleased to send you herewith a gift
which my friend, Mr. J. W. Aycock of Greenville,
South Carolina, has requested me to transmit to
you with expressions of his esteem.
Respectfully,
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Johnson
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June 7, 1939
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My dear Mrs. Allison:
Your note of June first, to Mrs.
Roosevelt, has been handed to me for ac-
knowledgment. Your kind offer is very much
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appreciated by the President. If you will
send the cake to me here in Washington, I
shall be glad to present it to him with
your compliments.
Very sincerely yours,
M.A. Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mrs. R. L. Allison,
Fairview,
North Carolina.
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during the winter, but teach cooking to groups
this
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one is Iady Asheville cake Here is the recipe.
re the President more than any other American
ory, I wish to present him a Lady Asheville cake
e.The Secret Service men are considering the
it yet decided. The well-being of the President
: than it does any other living human, and I am
ive him safe as can be Why the Secret Service
derstand partially, but why they think I might do
IIIM J cannot understand. I wish to present him the best of
my baking because he has given of his best to the nation. I know
you are very busy, what with royalty coming ;I'd like to get to
bake His Ma jesty a cake too; but will you please tell Mr Roose-
velt I want to give him the cake ?Perhaps I will be allowed to do
so, after all.
With the very best wishes for you in everything ,I am
Very sincerely yours,
Mrs. R.L. allison
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Fairview, N.C.,
JUN 2.1939
June 1,1939
Mrs.Franklin D.Roosevelt,
The White House
Washimgton,D.C.
My dear Mrs. Roosevelt:
Do you recall the time you were driving down the street in
Asheville and a lady rushed out into the rain to shake your hand?
I was that woman.
I teach school during the winter, but teach cooking to groups
of women during the summer. I have develpoed a number of recipes
of my own of which one is Iady Asheville cake Here is the recipe.
Now, because I admire the President more than any other American
of our entire history, I wish to present him a Lady Asheville cake
when he visits here The Secret Service men are considering the
matter and have not yet decided. The well-being of the President
concerns you more than it does any other living human, and I am
a S anxious to have him safe as can be. Why the Secret Service
hesitate I can understand partially, but why they think I might do
him harm I cannot understand. I wish to present him the best of
my baking because he has given of his best to the nation. I know
you are very busy, what with royalty coming ;I'd like to get to
bake His Ma jesty a cake too; but will you please tell Mr. Roose-
velt I want to give him the cake Perhaps I will be allowed to do
so,after all.
With the very best wishes for you in everything ,I am
Very sincerely yours,
Mrs. R. L. allison
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ARDMORE HATCHERY
15THIRD AVENUE N.E.
P. O. BOX 33
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SALSBURYS
POULTRY
REMEDIES
June I5, I939.
SUPERIOR
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Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
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White House,
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Washington,D.C.
My Dear Mr. Roosevelt;
I know that it is quite a long while untill Thanksgiving
but I want you to be ready for it this time in the right
way. It seems that the White House always get their turkey
from the north west but I want you to have the opportunity
to taste a real turkey this year. We are brooding you
twelve bronze turkey poults that were bred in the Arbuckle
Mountains of good old Oklahoma. I have personally sellected
these for you and they are very nice and of the best
breeding that is possible to have.
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I would deem it quite an honor if you will kindly accept
these as a gift from our firm and put them in the White
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House garden untill Thanksgiving. I believe they would
improve the appearence of the garden as they are truly
an American bird. They are a very meek bird and will not
do any injury to the shrubs.
If you would be so kind as to accept them we will brood
them till they are old enough to care for them selves
and ship them by express.
I believe my friend Congressman Sam Massingale would
appreciate one for a dinner.
Looking foward to your acceptance of this offer and
thanking you for any privilege you may give us for same,
I am
Very kindly your's
W.F! Vanderver
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SEXED CHICKS . STRAIGHT RUN CHICKS
TURKEY POULTS . TURKEY HATCHING EGGS
June 19, 1939
My dear Mr. Vanderveer:
The President has asked me to
thank you very much for your letter of
June fifteenth. While your kind offer
is very much appreciated, we have no
facilities here at the White House for
taking care of the young turkeys and will,
therefore, not be able to accept them.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
N. F. Vanderveer, Esq.,
The Ardmore Hatchery,
15 Third Avenue N. E.,
Ardmore,
Oklahoma.
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The Strangesh Book of the Decade
"A Strange Language" by Pundir Acharya
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STATE, The Sec. of
June 19,1939
Mr. Early sent a memo saying the President asked him to enclose a
letter of June 8 written to the President by Hon. Edward J. Flynn, U.S. Commis-
sioner for the N.Y. World's Fair, NYC, who sent a copy of the Australian Consti-
tution which was presented to Mr. Flynn for delivery to the President. Hopes the
President will acknowledge receipt of this book to the Prime Minister of Australia.
Mr. Summerlin, Chief of Protocol submitted draft of a reply, June 22. -- On June
22, the President wrote to Rt. Hon. Robert Gordon Menzies, Prime Minister of Aus-
tralia, Canberra, Australia, thanking for the copy of book he sent through Mr. Flynn.
Says he is happy to add this notewortky document to his collection of historical
papers. -- On June 23, Mr. Early wrote to Mr. Flynn enclosing copy of the President
letter to the Prime Minister.
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FECHNER, Robert - - Director
Civilian Conservation Corps
Washington, D.C.
June 23, 1939
Sent the President a photogra hic album of views illustrating CCC work projects;
one of these copies was presented to the King by the President during his visit here.
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July 6, 1939
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My dear Mr. Acharyat
Permit me, please, to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of June twenty-ninth and
to thank you for your courtesy in sending the
President a copy of your book. You may be sure
that he will much approciate your thoughtfulness.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Pundit Acharya, ESQ.,
Yoga Research Institute,
119 West 57th Street,
New York, N.Y.
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Jundit Hehanya
The Strangesh Book of the Decade
"A Strange Language" by Pundir Acharya
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Yoga Research Institute
119 West 57th Street
New York City
Pundit Acharya
June 29 1939
His Excellency.
Dr. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President of the United States
of America.
your Exellency,
Words will not speak my
thoughts.
I am sending to Jam Excellency,
under separate cover, a copy of my "A
Strange Language with simple conviction
that your Excellency alone will understand
my childish attempt:
god bless you and my America.
Humbly yours,
Pundit Achanga
The Strangest Book of the Decade
"A Strange Language" by Pundir Acharya
One Dollar
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Yoga Research Institute
119 West 57th Street
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New York City
Pundit Acharya
July 11, 1939
Miss M. A. Le Hand
Private Secretary to the President
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Dear Miss Le Hand:
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I thank you a thousand times for your kind letter. Under
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a separate cover I have the honour of forwarding to you a copy
of my book "A Strange Language", which you might glance at
leisurely.
Miss Le Hand, I must ask a great favor of you. Not for
myself, for I do not beg. But for our beloved America.
There are two legislations that the Immortal President can
command:
1 - To give free milk and codliver oil to the infants
of the United States through Federal Agencies.
Not through charitable institutions but through
Federal Agencies (like the post offices) to be
established by a Federal Act.
So that all other countries in the world shall imitate America.
2 - Voters' Compulsory Civic Education. Young boys
and girls should have, before they reach the voting
age, the qualifications to pass an examination for
a certificate of voting, both from the States as well
as the United States.
I approach you because I am so insignificant and the president
is so busy that I would not dream of approaching His Excellency.
My Christ tells me to beg you to whisper these words to the
greatest President of the United States.
I believe in Woman. Woman has inspired man to build Taj Mahals.
Therefore I come to you.
May I say from my primitive sincere heart - God bless you.
The Strangesh Book of the Decade
Pundit Aeharya
"A Strange Language" by Pundir Acharya
One Dollar
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June 26, 1939.
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
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Dear Mr. President:
Le Hand
We enclose some Washington and Hyde Park royal tour pictures
for your scrapbook and others will follow when the original negatives
are returned from London.
Sincerely yours,
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Enclosure
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Chief of Bureau.
Brian Bell, Esq..
The Associated Press,
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330 Star Building.
Washington, D. C.
June 28, 1939
My dear Mr. Bell:
The President has asked me to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your letter of June twenty-
sixth and the photographs which you addressed to
him at Hyde Park. He is indeed pleased to have
the pictures and wants you to know that he ap-
preciates your courtesy in sending them to him.
Very sincerelyyyours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Brian Bell, Esq.,
The Associated Press,
330 Star Building,
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Washington, D. C.
Proo tady
July 6, 1939
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Thank you, in the President's be-
half for the copy of the book by Honorable
T. V. Smith and Honorable Robert A. Taft. I
can assure you that he will much appreciate
your kind thoughtfulness in sending the folume
to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SEGRETARY
Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.,
501 Hadison Avenue,
New York, N.Y.
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ALFRED of A. KNOPF, Inc.
501 MADISON AVENUE
New York
THE WHITE HOUSE
June 28, 1939,
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We are taking the liberty of sending you
tamford, Conn., thank-
America" which he
under separate cover, a complimentary copy
of FOUNDATIONS OF DEMOCRACY by Representative
T. V. Smith and Senator Robert A. Taft, which
we are publishing on July 5.
Yours faithfully,
Влий for ALFRED A. KNOPF INC.
The President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C.
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ADAMS, Frederick B., Jr.
New York City
July 7, 1939
The President wrote Mr. Adams that he is deeply interested by his work on
"Radical Literature in America". Suggests that if he ever has a chance he should
run up to Oneida and talk with Pierrepont Noyes, who has been the Chairman of the
Saratoga Springs Commission since he was Governor, and he is one of the original
children of the Oneida Community. President expressed belief that "We modern
'radicals' compare favorably with the old boys of a hundred years ago!" I On July
6th Miss LeHand wrote Frank Altschul of The Overbrook Press, Stamford, Conn., thank-
ing him for the copy of Mr. Adams' book "Radical Literature in America" which he
sent the President.
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My dear 12. Ames:
Permit no, please, to ecknowledge
the receipt of and to thank you for the book
which you sent to the President. He will,
you may be sure, appreciate your friendly
thought of him,
Very sincerely yours,
Land
H. A. Lolland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
J. Q. Ames, Esq.,
111 North Lafayette Street,
South Bend,
Indiana.
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My dear Mr. Anderson:
The President wishes me to thank
you very much for your letter of June thirtieth
and for the copy of your July issue of "Boys
and Girls World Magazine", which you enclosed.
He has been deeply interested in reading the
magazine and wants you to know that he is most
appreciative of your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
L. A. Anderson, Esq.,
3251 West Sixth Street,
Los Angeles,
California.
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BOYS' and GIRLS' WORLD
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MAGAZINE
7-7-39
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3251 West Sixth Street
Los Angeles, California
RUTH ANDERSON, Editor - EX. 1171
L. A. ANDERSON, Managing Editor
THE WHITE HOUSE
June 30, 1939
JUL 6 II 49 AM '39
RECEIVED
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Roosevelt:
Adela Rogers St. Johns has written a very splendid
article for our July issue of the "Boys and Girls
World" magazine, a copy of which we are enclosing.
We are familiar with your very sincere interest in
the subject of Americanism and the constructive
training of children and we know that you would be
interested in this copy of our magazine.
We are attempting in this magazine to present "the
best of literature for youth" in a constructive
helpful way and we shall be glad to send you a copy
of our publication each month.
Sincerely yours,
L. A. Anderson-Managing Editor
Boys and Girls World
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My dear Mr. Apel:
Permit me, please, to thank you for
your courtesy in sending the President one of
your games. I can assure you that your friendly
thoughtfulness is appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Charles Apel, Esq.,
Commercial Department,
Nebraska State Teachers College,
Kearney,
Nebraska.
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Head Commercial Department
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May 18, 1939
Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Under separate cover I am sending you a game entitled it High Twelve" or
"Who's Elected. " Please accept it with my compliments.
The game is based on the Federal Administrative set-up. High Twelve refers
to the highest twelve officials of our nation, the President, the Vice Pres-
ident, and the ten cabinet officers. It also shows the order of presidential
succession.
The triangle for the New Deal Party represents the three-fold objective of
the New Deal, the spiritual, intellectual, and economic welfare of our citizens,
It also serves to remind us of the three-letter alphabetic symbols of the
various administrations such as W. P. A., etc, The crescent for the Democratic
Party indicates that the old time Democrats have been eclipsed by the New Deal.
The circle for the Republican Party stands for zero, and since they are not in
power means they get nothing.
The score is doubled when played at ELECTED because the party that is elected
usually gets all the plums or appointments. Contributions of course are necessary
to the existence of any party and to be a loyal member of the party one should
make a contribution. The reason for requiring a player to have a president in
the party he bids on the first round of bidding is that no party can get any
place in an election unless it has a strong presidential candidate.
Instructions and rules for playing are inclosed with the game. The score cards
are for the convenience of players in recording contributions and trick scores.
The students and faculty members here at the college have enjoyed playing the
game and like it very much. It should prove educational in more ways than one.
I hope you will enjoy playing the game,
I use the following slogan in advertising the game:
WHY PLAY WITH KINGS AND QUEENS BE DEMOCRATIC
PLAY THE GAME WITH THE PRESIDENT AND THE CABINET
Respectfully yours,
Charles apel
Charles Apel
Head Commercial Department
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THE AMERICAN AIR MAIL CATALOGUE
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Published Under the Auspices of the American Air Mail Society
WALTER J. CONRATH
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
ALBION, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A.
July 11 1939
P.P.7.
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
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Dear Mr. President:
At the direction of the Catalogue Committee of the
American Air Mail Society I have the pleasure of present-
fel
ing you a copy of the DeLuxe Edition of the American Air
Mail Catalogue, just published and being forwarded under
ral
separate cover.
I believe you will find the book, which was produced
through the combined efforts of our membership, provides
a history of the progress of United States Air Mail and
a record of the outstanding accomplishments made by the
Postoffice Department in this important field.
In compiling the Catalogue it was also the object of our
group of aero-philatelists to present a listing which
would facilitate the collecting of these interesting Air
Mail items.
Trusting you will find the American Air Mail Catalogue
interesting and hoping you will call upon me if you desire
additional copies for presentation, I am
CATALOGUE AMERICAN
Sincerely yours,
for WalterJ.Conath the American
Air Mail Society
1940
First Edition: 720 Pages, 1,100 Illustrations, 78 Maps. $3.50, plus postage (Mt. 3 lbs.)
yours
Saul amber.
July 14, 1939
My door Mr. Conrath:
Permit mo, please, to acimowledge
the receipt of your Letter of July eleventh.
The President 1s glad indeod to
have the catalogue which you sent to him on
behalf of the Amerdcan Air Moil Society. He
notes no to express his cordial appreciation
of your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M, A. LoHand
PRIVATE STCRETARY
Walter 3. Conruth, Esq.,
Associate Editor,
The American Air Mail Catalogue,
Albion,
Pennsylvania.
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Saul amber.
July 24, 1939
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Respectfully referred to the Depart-
ment of State for such acknowledgment as
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M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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ALEXANDER, Eustache, Bernardo McDavid, c/o Kern Trinidad Oilfields, Letd.,
P.O.Box 55, San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.1, July 7. Asks President's
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acceptance of pencil sketch presented to him by a friend.
Very sincerely yours
Saul amber.
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August 8, 1939
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My dear Mr. Amber:
This will acknowledge your letter of
July thirtieth to the President. It is indeed
friendly and thoughtful of you to want to send
the President one of your canes and I assure you
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that this evidence of interest and good will is
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appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
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M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Paul Amber, Esq.,
Pine Bluffs,
Wyoming.
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However do 2 not care to send it, if it's not wanted
and would he through out with other unwanted gifts
Very sincerely yours
Saul amber.
shiffs wyo
July 30- 1939
President Roasevelt
Washington D.C. C.
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Dear 114. President:-
July
Same years a go I made a cane out of our
local red Cedan, lalks thought it was Heartiful
and unusual, Since then \ have made several
by request, la various friends, who seem to
Value them far heyand their with.
/ neatly completed and that I thought
114ght he hill Pa you, anyway it is
unusual in shape and coloring and in and
would have a duplicate, to is principally
old work in color, faily substantial, and
being red eedar is conforctively light .3
of weight. you would care for it \ would he glad to send
you . & if
However of do not care to dendit, if it's not wanted
and would he through out with other unwanted gifts.
Very sincerely yours
Saul amber.
start
shank
Pine Bluffs Wyo.
August 14, 1939
M.A. LeHand
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. LeHand:
cane today in your care,
Your letter of the eighth received and I am mailing
I realize the position of the president and that be probably often
accepts the gifts that he does not care for rather than risk offending
giver, that need not apply in this case if for any reason
cane is unsuitable he is to feel free to dispose of it as be sees
fit, to those whoes hobby is nicely grained wood or odd shapes
these things have beauty, but to others they are just crooked sticks
of no value, we will hope he is in the former class and will get
pleasure and use from this for many "ears.
"ery sincerely vours,
Saul amber
August 21, 1939
My dear Mr. Amber:
In the absence of the President, I wish
to thank you ever so much, in his behalf, for
that very nice cane which you were good enough
to send him. I know he will be delighted to have
it.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Paul Amber, Esq.,
Pine Bluffs,
Wyoming.
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My dear Mr. Gould:
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Before the President left on his cruise
he asked me to send you this little note, in reply
to your letter of August eighth, to thank you
for your thoughtfulness in sending him that placard.
He is delighted to have it to add to his collection
for the Library at Hyde Park and appreciates your
kindness in the matter.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Director, American Library Service,
117 West 48th Street,
New York City, N.Y.
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August 8, 1939
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park, New York
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My dear Mr. President:
May I have the privilege of contributing an
interesting item to your Archives which may have been
overlooked in favor of more imposing documents and
volumes.
This consists of a placard headed "A Message
to the Men and Women of Connecticut" which was issued
by the Connecticut State Council of Defense and is
signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary
of the Navy.
I do not know whether you recall this placard,
but I am sending it to you with my sincerest respect
and best wishes.
Respectfully yours,
Symon Gould,
Director
American Library Service
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"Our Service Speaks Volumes"
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replica sent the of President The Mayflower, which Mr. Howell would like to sell ship model, a
Letter to the President enclosing a picture of a
an arrowhead; the picture was returned in reply for $50. of Sept. Also 13th.
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Gentlemen:
The President has asked me to tell
you that he is very glad indeed to have the
copy of the "Legion D'Honneur Magazine" which
you were kind enough x1 to send him. He thanks
you sincerely for your thoughtful courtesy.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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September 5, 1939
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My dear Mr. Runswick:
I have received your note and have
had much pleasure in placing before the President
the inscribed copy of the booklet which you were
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good enough to send him at the request of Mr.
Gonzalo Araujo. He is pleased to have the book
and asks me to thank you for your kindness in
forwarding it to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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AND LIBRARIANS.
August 28, 1939.
Dear Miss Le Hand:
In the absence of Dr. Rowe, I take pleasure in
sending to you herewith a booklet entitled "Contradicciones
Históricas del Fascismo" which the author has inscribed to
the President and which he asked us to forward.
Very sincerely yours,
C. S. Runswick,
Acting Secretary to the
Director General.
Miss Marguerite A. Le Hand,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
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September 11, 1939
My dear Mr. Shipe:
It was nice indeed of you to send the
President the desk calendar. He wants you to
know that he is deeply grateful for this evidence
of your good will.
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accepted only with the understanding that there
will be no publicity in connection with its pre-
sentation.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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American No elty Works,
Herndon,
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My dear Miss Adams:
It was indeed nice of you to send
the cake to the President. He has asked me
to thank you and to express his appreciation
of your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LoHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Mae E. Adams,
1023 Indian Street,
St. Paul,
Nebraska.
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My dear Miss Adams:
It was indeed nice of you to send
the cake to the President. He has asked me
to thank you and to express his appreciation
of your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LoHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Mae E. Adams,
1023 Indian Street,
St. Paul,
Nebraska.
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My dear Miss Adams:
It was indeed nice of you to send
the cake to the President. He has asked me
to thank you and to express his appreciation
of your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LoHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Mae E. Adams,
1023 Indian Street,
St. Paul,
Nebraska.
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1023 Indian St.,
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HERALD, W.D.,
St. Louis, Mo.
Sept. 27, 1939.
Extends invitation to the President to attend the Annual Veiled Prophet Ball
on October 11th, and sends him gift of a souvenir ash tray.
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October 2, 1939
My dear Mr. Jouett:
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The President is glad indeed to have
a copy of the Aircraft Year Book for 1989,
and has asked me to express his appreciation
of your courtesy in sending 1t to him.
Very sincerely yours,
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M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Honorable John H. Jouett,
President, Aeronautical Chamber
of Commerce of America, Inc.,
Securities Building,
Washington, D. C.
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October 5, 1939.
Sir:
As Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of this coun-
try, you will doubtless be interested in the views of our
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national defense policies expressed by Mr. Oswald Garrison
Villard in his forthcoming book, OUR MILITARY CHAOS. This is
to be published by us on October 30. Early copies have reached
us now, and one of these is being sent to you, under separate
cover, with our compliments.
Yours faithfully,
for ALFRED A. KNOPF INC.
J.R. de la TorreBueno, Jr.
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The White House
Washington, D. C.
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The advance copy of the book to which
you refer in your letter of October fifth has
been received and I want to thank you in the
President's behalf for your courtesy in sending
it to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
J. R. de la Torre Bueno, Jr., Esq.,
501 Madison Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
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My dear Mr. de la Torre Bueno:
The advance copy of the book to which
you refer in your letter of October fifth has
been received and I want to thank you in the
President's behalf for your courtesy in sending
it to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
J. R. de la Torre Bueno, Jr., Esq.,
501 Madison Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
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Sent avacados to President. - Acknowledged by President.
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JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY
A QUARTERLY
DEVOTED TO A PHILOSOPHIC
SYNTHESIS OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Convent ans. and 139th St,
10/18/39
MOSES J. ARONSON
EDITOR
ny City.
OFFICE OF THE EDITOR
COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
His Excellency
President Franklin D. Roosenelt,
The white House.
thank
Dear President Roosenelt,
under separate
cover 1 an taking the liberty of
sending you a copy of our October
issue which is just off the press,
and which ushers in our Fifth
anniversary Volume.
This special number
includes an article by Charles Beard
which l think will interest you.
l heg you to accept
this publication as a taken
of my respectful admination in
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Sincerely yours,
an when
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Received arred 9 sent 10.23.39
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY
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A QUARTERLY
DEVOTED TO A PHILOSOPHIC
SYNTHESIS OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
to
10/18/39
MOSES J. ARONSON
OFFICE OF THE EDITOR
EDITOR
COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Dear un. Early,
under reparate come P
an addressing to the President a copy of
our October issue which l fees he
will really want to glance through
as it includes an article by charles
Beard, and others of timeliness, and
which may he helpful in the
formulation of general ideas.
l heg you kindly to consider
with favor my suggetion that this
publication he pubmitted to the
Posident with my respectful complimants.
smiens your
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My dear Mr. Allen:
It was nice indeed of you to send the
President a copy of your address. Permit me to
thank you in his behalf for your friendly
thought.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
William Kinckle Allen, Esq.,
Amherst,
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MISSORAM FOR MR. MUIR
10-27-37
Mr. Early says that Mr. Buck May, for the Harris & Ewing Studio,
desires to make certain interior photographs of the White House. He plans
to make on album of these photographs and to present it to the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt. He would like to photograph certain rooms and scenes on the
second floor - not ordinarily photographed. Mr. Early believes permission
for this should be given provided none of the photographs of the rooms, which
have not been made previously by other photographers for commrcial purposes
shall be made now if they are to be distributed or sold commercially. Suggests
that Mr. Muir check this again with Mr. May.
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re their telephone conversation of the same date. Sent him a copy of the
memorandum which he gave Mr. Muir when Mr. May asked permission to make
these interior photographs of the White House. Says it is a violation of
the agreement between himself and Mr. May for these pictures to be dis-
tributed, sold or published and he expects the terms of the agreement to
be lived up to. On this same date Mr. Early sent a copy of his memorardum
to Mr. Muir and his letter to Mr. Harris, to Mr. Buck May.
August 12, 1939: / from P.L.S. for Files, 88 follows:- "At Mr.
Barly's direction, I told Buck May that Mr. Early had no jection to the TO-
lease of such photographs AB were made on the second floor of the White House
provided photos of those same scenes have been made by other photographers
for commercial purposes since Pres. Reosevelt came into office. Photos.
of rooms, hallways, etc. which have not been made by other photographers are
to be withheld and not sold or distributed commercially" "Mr. May agreed #
Office memo attached re the above, in part as follows:- "Buck May says the
only photos they made on 2nd floor is the long hallway, the Lincoln Room, the
President's study end a @uestroom in the Southeast Corner. He seys the photo-
graphers all made pictures of all these rooms except the S.E. guestroom after
the President first came to the W.H. He says he does not expect to use the
photos for news stories but nerely wishes to be able to release them if
any requests come for them. He is willing to withhold pictures of any of the
upstairs rooms which you do not want published."
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ALLEN, Mr. Robert M.,
New York, N.Y.
October 31, 1939.
Sent to the President a marked copy of the Journal of the American Bar
Association.
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My dear Dr. Benz:
The President wants you to know that
your courtesy in sending the wood carving, which
accompanied your letter of October thirty-first,
is very much appreciated. He asks if you will be
good enough to convey his sincere thanks to Mr. Edmind
Angerer for his kindness in presenting the carving
to him.
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What you say in your letter concerning
Mr. Angerer is being brought to the attention of
the officials of the Federal Works Agency, who
have direction and supervision over the Work
Projects Administration.
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Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Dr. Carl F. Benz,
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Pennsylvania.
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November 6, 1939
Respectfully referred to the officials
of the Federal Works Agency (Work Projects
Administration) for consideration.
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Letter to the President 10/31/39 from Carl F. Benz, M. D., Linesville, Pa.
Re: Mr. Edmund Angerer, former WPA worker, who has built himself a house out
of meager WPA earnings. Laid off WPA; unable to find other employment; and unable
to secure WPA work unless he signs away all property rights for self and family.
States that here is the case of an honest man who has tried to help himself to
the best of his ability and who seems to have defeated his own purpose. Asks if
Mr. Angerer cannot be given WPA work.
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Chattahoochee Furniture Company,
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PRIVATE SECRETARY
Forrest Additon, Esq.,
Chattahoochee Furniture Company,
Flowery Branch,
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Georgia.
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Chattahoochee Furniture Company,
Flowery Branch,
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Georgia.
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My dear Mr. Additon:
Permit me, please, to acknowledge receipt
of your letter of November twenty-first and to thank
you in the President's 8 behalf for the copy of the
book you mention. You may be sure your courtesy in
sending it is appreciated.
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PRIVATE SECRETARY
Forrest Additon, Esq.,
Chattahoochee Furniture Company,
Flowery Branch,
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Georgia.
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November 21,1939
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Dear Mr.President:
Under separate cover I am mailing you a
copy of A GIRL IN EVERY PORT which I hope may
furnish you with a little relaxation and a laugh or two.
If you read the foreword you will understand
why a slight Rabelaisian tinge to these verses was
necessary. The one about Atikay on page 21 may explain
why Mr.Farley went to Alaska.
Many say that I am your double, and there must
be some resemblance because once at the North Philadelphia
station,a platform full of people cheered you while
looking at me through the window of the diner. The
mistake gave the colored waiters a lot of fun, and hurt
with no one, as the plaudits of the crown were acknowledged
a wave and smile in the approved Rooseveltian manner.
Sincerely,
Forrest Additon
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SCHAFF, Dr. V.D.,
Wash., D.C.
Dec. 7, 1939.
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Sent Yule album and card of good wishes for Christmas and the New Year, to
the President.
---- Referred to the Secretary of State by Miss Le Hand's memorandum
of Feb. 9, 1940 saying "The President has asked if you will not be good enough to have
prepared, for his signature, a letter of thanks for the enclosed album." ---- Attached
is Miss Malvina Thompson's memo for Miss Le Hand saying "This has just come through and
I don't know why it was given to me".
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SMITH, Charles J.
New York City
12-14-39
about which he wrote the President previously. States that the design will range
Sends Christmas Greetings and, under separate cover, his design model,
to 200 tons with the ability to carry 250 passengers. Express hope that the Presi-
dent will place this model with his hobbys and models. This is Mr. Smith's Christmas
present to the President.
(airplane?)
Referred to the Civil Aeronautics Authority for consideration and ac-
knowledgent on Dec. 18, 1939.
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My dear Mr. Weill:
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This will acknowledge the receipt of
your letter of December fifteenth.
The copy of the American Radio Newsreel,
which includes an exclusive interview with
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Ambassador Joseph Davies, has been received and
your courtesy in forwarding it to this office is
appreciated. I shall be glad to present it to the
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President at the first opportunity and know he will
wish me to thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Very sincerely yours,
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STEPHEN EARLY
Secretary to the President
Mr. Norman I. Weill, X
Vice President,
American Radio Newsreel, Inc.,
Rockefeller Center,
Radio City,
New York, N. Y
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"News-Recorded on The Scene of Action"
THE
AMERICAN RADIO NEWSREEL
INC.
PRODUCED AND RELEASED BY AYERSIPRESCOTTXX: RADIO CITY, N. Y. C.
ROCKEFELLER CENTER
RADIO CITY, NEW YORK 2137
COlumbus 5-2482
December 15th, 1939
Mr. Stephen Early
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Early:
We are sending separately a
copy of the American Radio Newsreel which in-
cludes an exclusive interview with the
Hon. Joseph E. Davies upon his return from
Europe the other day.
It was our thought that His
Excellency the President might be interested in
listening to this interview, and keeping a copy
as a memento for his library.
Cordially yours,
AMERICAN RADIO NEWSREEL, INC.
Norman I. Weill:nb
Vice-President
"News-Recorded on The Scene of Action"
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My dear Mr. Asch:
The President is delighted to have
the inscribed copy of your book "The Nazarene".
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thought of him and sends his most cordial
good wishes to you for the New Year.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Sholem Asch, Esq.,
Sky Meadow Drive,
Stanford,
Connecticut.
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December 22, 1939
My dear Mr. Allen:
The President has received your
letter of December sixteenth and the oranges
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and grape fruit which you were SO kind as to
send him. He is more than grateful for your
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pleasure in sending you his very best wishes
for Christmas and the New Year.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Alvin L. Allen, Esq..
Postmaster,
La Feria,
Texas.
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United States Post Office
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IN REPLYING
MENTION INITIALS AND DATE
LA FERIA, TEXAS.
DECEMBER 16, 1939.
Thank
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Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President of The UNITED STATES,
12-22-39
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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My Dear Mr. Roosevelt;
I am shipping you by Express to-day one bushet of
Oranges and Grape Fruit from the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and in one
of these Mexican Made Baskets, I do hope you will enjoy them.
Please pardon this un-usual Christmas Greeting, (a
Basket of Oranges,) but I thought you would enjoy them.
Wishing you and yours a most delightful Christmas
and a Happy New Year, I beg to remain,
Most respectfully yours,
alvin Rallen
Alvin L Allen, Postmaster.
Christmas Greetings
Best wishes for happiness
at Christmas
and all good things
in the New year.
alirin Lallen.
Postmaster La Feria Texas
P.S. Please excuse this most unusual
Christmas greeting -
But, \ hope you enjoy these oranges.