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PPF 9
PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE
Gifts F
Jan. -Feb. 1944
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PPF900269
BRACKMEYER, Bill,
Combes, Texas,
P.O.7.
January 1, 1944 - filed.
9-7
Youngster writes to the President, encl. pictures that he drew; also
says in part "Jater for Christmas I am going to send you some oranges and grape
fruit".
Fruit never received.
See P.P.F. 9-B
fmf
say
our
nearts
111
the
the word V for Victory. Please accept this heart from angie me, a
01
common carpenter.
Yours An American,
Howard ferguen
164 West Central,
Warren, Arkansas,
ppx
q,1
January 5, 1944
My dear Miss Fischer:
Permit me, in the President's behalf,
to thank you for your kindness in sending to
xppt X
the
9-13
him the inscribed copies of THE GREAT CONTROVERSY
and STEPS TO CHRIST which were received recently.
I can assure you that he is most appreciative of
your friendly thought.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
Y
Miss Emily Fischer,
832 North Herbertar,
Los Angeles 33,
California.
cd
angie
UI
the word V for Victory. Please accept this heart from me, a
common carpenter.
Yours An American,
Howard 164 West Central, ferguen
Warren, Arkansas,
The
Inscription (THE GREAT CONTROVERSY)
Dear Mr. President Roosevelt
With the com ing of the New Year 1944 wish to bring to
you my sincere wishes for a year which will mark the event bringing
about "Peace and Good Will to all Mankind".
Beg millions daily is your name presented before the
Throne of Grace in Heaven pleading to our Heavenly Father who
directs the affairs of the universe to give to you infinite wisdom.
Wisdom and understanding such as cannot be obtained only from on
high, in the directing of this wonderful nation at this most
crucial moment.
We hope and trust in you and know that you have been
placed by God in your strenuous position and we know that God
never fails.
Every wish for your good and your loved ones.
Wish you most sincerely
(Miss) Emily Fischer
one word V IOR victory. Please accept this heart from me, a
common carpenter.
Yours An American,
Howard ferguen
164 West Central,
Warren, Arkansas,
D P TH'.
in peek
Inscription
Dear Mr. Roosevelt
When tired - relax ocassionally with STEPS TO
CHRIST. It gives great refreshment to soul and
body.
Very lovingly
Emily Fischer
one word V IOR victory. Please accept this heart from me, a
common carpenter.
Yours An American,
164 West Central,
Howard fergurou
Warren, Arkansas,
vsd
P.P.F.
NASH, Hon. Walter
9-F
Minister of New Zealand
January 15, 1944
Letter to Gen. Watson, re gifts by King Koroki and Princess Te Peua Herangi on
behalf of the Macris. These gifts were handed to Commodore Jupp, the Senior U, S. Naval
Officer in New Zealand and sent to Mr. Nash for presentation to the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt and he is awaiting convenient time for the presentation.- On 6/4/44, Mr. Nash
wrote to Gen. Watson again and said the gifts of carved ink-stand for the President and
carved fruit bowl for Mrs. Roosevelt have arrived and he would like to present these
gifts before he leaves for his country. Memo of 6/26/44 saying srrangements made for
4:00 0'Clock 6/26 as Mr. & Mrs. Nash are leaving on the 5 o'elock train. Memo dated 6/26
saying the gifts from King Koroki and Princess Te Puea Herangi on behalf of the
Tainui Canoe People. The King presents the ink-stand to the President and the Princess
presents the fruit bowl to Mrs. Roosevelt. Mr. & Mrs. Nash at the same time brought
to the President a personal gift of a cigarette box carved out of the same wood and brought
to Mrs. Roosevelt Six napkin rings made of Maori wood.---on 7/10/44, Mrs. Brady sent memo
to Mr. Summerlin asking for preparation of reply for the President's signature, which he
sent back on 7/12/44. The letter from the President to Hon. Walter Nash signed 7/13/44,
expressing his thanks for the gifts from the King and Princess and asks that he convey
to King Koroki and Princess To Puea Herangi his and Mrs. Roosevelt's deep appreciation of
this menifestation of friendship of the Maori people and asks that he be good enough to
transmit to each of them one of the enclosed photographs taken of the gifts at the
White House with Anna.--He encloses three photographs, one of the President autographed
"For Walter Nash for his old friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt" On 7/13/44, Miss Tully
sent Mr. Summerlin the letters and photographs for transmittal,===0n 7/13/44, Miss Tully
sent memo to Miss Thompson advising her that the President sent these photographs and
asked that Mrs. Roosevelt sign oneof her for Mrs. Nash. Gifts sent to Library Series "B"
SEE - PPF8308
Sec. Hull, Sept. 27th, sent memo, to the President say-
ing he was transmitting a letter to the President from
King Koroki of Ngaruawahia, New Zealand, which has been
received from the New Zealand Minister in Washington.---
This letter is dated Aug. 10th, 1944, and expressed great
pleasure at having received message from the President
through Mr. Nash. States this message has given much
pleasure to his aunt, Princess Te Puea Herangi and to his
people generally. Thanks the President for picture of his
daughter, Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Boettiger. This letter con-
tains a poem entitled "My Tribute to The United States of
America". Expresses his own best wishes, the best wishes
of his aunt and of the chiefs and the people of Waikato
for the President to have another successful term of of-
fice.
(Added by MS)
say our nearus 111 one angie UI
the word V for Victory. Please accept this heart from me, a
common carpenter.
Yours An American,
Howard 164 West Central, ferguen
Warren, Arkansas,
January 5, 1944
ppt. q-7
My dear Mr. Ferguson:
Senator Hattie Caraway has for-
warded to the President, at your request, your
letter of recent date together with the little
handmade token. This note conveys to you the
President's thanks and appreciation for the
friendliness which prompted your thought of
him.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
Howard Ferguson, Esq.,
104 West Central,
Warren,
Arkansas.
vb
In conclusion I would say our hearts in the angle of
the word V for Victory. Please accept this heart from me, a
common carpenter.
Yours An American,
Howard fergurou
164 West Central,
Warren, Arkansas,
Warren, Arkansas,
November 29th, 1943.
Hon. President F. D. Roosevelt,
Washington, D. C.
Dear President:
This morning it is a great pleasure to write you,
especially for still having the four freedoms, and to send
you the seasons greetings. A. civilian's heart for a Christmas
present.
Now that you might catch clear on December 7th, 1941.
I, with doubtless thousands more, took the home front oath of
allegiance, raising our hands, saying with the help of God we
will win. So through weather as cold as sleet and snow, we flew,
our distance, not SO far as yours, with chill, to see a man with
even rank, Churchill.
On April 28th, 1943 I received three copyrights, number
one was 41793 for some work I had done that I might too help the
Army and Navy relief. Then on I went to and from working, and
sent the pictures from my hand to America's First Lady of our
Land that she could pass them on to man SO the Army and Navy relief
could say tis grand.
Not that I would forget to pray on this our past Thanks-
giving day, the Lords Prayer I repeated and from that prayer did's
come a promise, pictures and poems of love for our bous over there.
Poem
As God has sent this heart to me,
To make of a tree and send to thee,
As it hangs in that City of Treasures and gold,
Let man say whose insignia it will be.
In this letter there is not much scrip nor wit, but
in my heart there is plenty grit that we the home front soldiers
wonttisayaguit, until we the Allies win.
In conclusion I would say our hearts in the angle of
the word V for Victory. Please accept this heart from me, a
common carpenter.
Yours An American,
Howard ferguen
164 West Central,
Warren, Arkansas,
& Senate THE WHITE HOUSE
ON
ORESTRY
DEC 29 8 32 AM '43
RECEIVED
December 27, 1943
the
NB
'oanou 32TTIM aut
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. President:
I am enclosing a letter and a pin which Mr. Howard
Ferguson, Warren, Arkansas has asked that I transmit to you.
I am also enclosing his letter to me which will give you more
information relative to the matter.
Sincerely yours,
Hatti W. . Caraway
e
3
SON D. SMITH, S. C., CHAIRMAN
HEELER, MONT. CHARLES L. MCNARY, OREG:
OMAS, OKLA.
ARTHUR CAPPER, KANS.
BANKHEAD, ALA.
HENRIK SHIPSTEAD, MINN.
TTIE W. CARAWAY, ARK.
RAYMOND E. WILLIS, IND.
CARL A. HATCH, N. MEX.
GEORGE D. AIKEN, VT.
THEODORE G. BILBO, MISS.
GERALD P. NYE, N. DAK.
GUY M. GILLETTE, IOWA
EUGENE D. MILLIKIN, COLO.
United States Senate
ALLEN J. ELLENDER, LA.
THE WHITE HOUSE
HARLAN J. BUSHFIELD, S. DAK.
SCOTT W. LUCAS, ILL.
COMMITTEE ON
ToM STEWART, TENN.
RICHARD B. RUSSELL, GA.
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
DEC 29 8 32 AM '43
c. A. LAWTON, CLERK
December 27, 1943
RECEIVED
ack5/44
NB
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. President:
I am enclosing a letter and a pin which Mr. Howard
Ferguson, Warren, Arkansas has asked that I transmit to you.
I am also enclosing his letter to me which will give you more
information relative to the matter.
Sincerely yours,
Hattie W. w.Carauray
Elen
mo
January 5, 1944
My dear Senator Caraway:
The President asks me to thank
you for your kindness in transmitting to him
the pin and letter from Mr. Howard Ferguson.
I am returning his note to you and we are
sending Mr. Ferguson a word of thanks today.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
Honorable Hattie W. Caraway,
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C.
Letter to Senator Caraway from
vb
Enclosure
Howard Ferguson dated Nov. 29, 1943 -
asking her to transmit to the President
the handmade wooden heart.
opy
SERIES "B"
January 4, 1944
93 plt
kinnesto X20
q-7
MEMORANDUM FOR HONORABLE GEORGE T. SUMMERLIN: Mobile, Ala,,
Germany, Liverpool, England and St. Louis, Mo.
Will you not be good enough to
have an appropriate note sent to Honorable
Ernesto Fletes, acknowledging the receipt
of the three scrapbooks he forwarded to
the President.
232 South Newst
St. Louis
Please return the scrapbooks to
Missouri.
the
pot 9,8
this office when they have filled their
purpose.
+ pet
q.B
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
dd
X
Ernesto Fletes, (Hon.)
232 South Newstead Avenue,
St. Louis 10,
Missouri.
Three scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and pictures re the Cairo,
Teheran conference.
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Can Conference
B
power
X 4675
Taken folder
SERIES "B"
ERNESTO FLETES x#193 #
Former Consul of Honduras at Mobile, Ala., Hamburg,
Germany, Liverpool, England and St. Louis, Mo.
Dec. 25, 1943.
232 South Newstead Avenue,
St. Louis 10,
Missouri.
him
BB
bysT DEPARTMENT OF STATE
mrs Wen
WASHINGTON
flut the 3
January 7, 1944
scrap that
HP lebrary
ly:
ce with your memorandum of January 4,
"B"
ning herewith the three scrap books sent
by Mr. Ernesto Fletes, Saint Louis,
--------ate expression of the President's thanks
has been addressed to Mr. Fletes.
Sincerely yours,
Chief J.S. Jammeth of Protocol
Enclosures:
Three scrap books,
returned.
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
FOR VICTORY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
Pich mg
mo Even
lys
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
NOW
In reply refer to
PR
January 7, 1944
My dear Miss Tully:
In compliance with your memorandum of January 4,
1944, I am returning herewith the three scrap books sent
to the President by Mr. Ernesto Fletes, Saint Louis,
Missouri.
An appropriate expression of the President's thanks
has been addressed to Mr. Fletes.
Sincerely yours,
J.S. Jammeth
Chief of Protocol
Enclosures:
Three scrap books,
returned.
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
FOR VICTORY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
In reply refer to
PR
January 7, 1944
My dear Miss Tully:
In compliance the with your memorandum of January 4,
1944, I am returning herewith the three scrap books sent
to the President by Mr. Ernesto Fletes, Saint Louis,
Missouri.
An appropriate expression of the President's thanks
has been addressed to Mr. Fletes.
December 23, 1943.
Sincerely yours,
Lacon Pernandes,
Prince Street,
Alexandria,
the
Chief
of
Protocol
Enclosures:
a
to
returned. Three scrap books, they
to
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
BUT
January 3, 1944
x20
MEMORANDUM FOR HONORABLE GEORGE T. SUMMERLIN:
Will you not be good enough to
have an appropriate note addressed to
9.7
Mr. Leon Fernandes acknowledging receipt
of the Christmas gifts he sent to the
President. lx
=
or
Please return the articles to this
office when they have served their purpose.
S
the
communication,
sent
so
the
President
by
Mr.
Leen
Grace G. Tully
exanaria,
Virginia.
Private Secretary
dd
An
the
December 23, 1943. Mr. Fernandes.
Leon Fernandes,
Sincerely yours,
1400 Prince Street,
Alexandria,
Virginia.
Says he is a native of India - sends the Pres. as a Christmas gift a cedar
chest 16x10x9 in which are two porcelain dogs and a gold Catholic ring.
Explains the ring is a victory ring and says the Pres. will win the coming
election should he care to run altho he is prophet. The dogs are to
guard the Pres. life and that they are imported from Russia. Encloses
snapshot of himself.
from
Gifts to be returned to Miss Tully.
with
1x220-a
18/Rx
tpp.7
ergid
+70.02
+
House.
POLICIORY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
COMMUNICATIONS TO
BB - gave
TATE
who will phon Them to the
these lews FGST Pal
ry 10, 1944
She believes the Awall chest will
go k"p" of younget ruig to grandshild chest - Dogo
here
m-
I
m of January 3,
1944, I am returning herewith the cedar chest containing
two porcelain dogs and a gold ring, together with the
original transmitting communication, sent to the President
by Mr. Leon Fernandes, Alexandria, Virginia.
An appropriate expression of the President's thanks
has been addressed to Mr. Fernandes.
Sincerely yours,
G.
Chief of Protocol
Enclosures:
Original letter from
Mr. Leon Fernandes,
December 23, 1943, with
enclosures, returned.
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
FORVICTORY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
COMMUNICATIONS TO
SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON, D. c.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
washington
January 10, 1944
In reply refer to
PR
here
My dear Miss Tully:
In compliance with your memorandum of January 3,
1944, I am returning herewith the cedar chest containing
two porcelain dogs and a gold ring, together with the
original transmitting communication, sent to the President
by Mr. Leon Fernandes, Alexandria, Virginia.
An appropriate expression of the President's thanks
has been addressed to Mr. Fernandes.
Sincerely yours,
Chief of Protocol
Enclosures:
Original letter from
Mr. Leon Fernandes,
December 23, 1943, with
enclosures, returned.
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
FORVICTORY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
I400 Prince Street
Alaxandria Virginia
December 23, I943.
The President of the United Stas.
I600-I6th Street N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President;
State
I take the liberty of introducing myself to you at
I am Leon Fernandes native of India. I wish to take this
opportunity to present to you both as a gift for Christmas
and also with regards to coming election, this victory ring.
I truly hope you have a very Merry Christmas, and also that you
will win the coming election, that is, of course if you wish
to run for the fourth term.
I feel sure that if you do choose to run that you will be
unanimously elected, as I am a prognosticator and an unknown
prophet. the enclosed dogs are to guard you in life,
they are imported from Russia.
I wish nothing but health and happiness for you and your
family in coming years.
Your esteemed admirer
Leon Fernandes
GIFTS RECEIVED:
1 cedar chest with small pad-lock, 16x10x9"
Inside chest: 2 porcelain dogs (imported from Russia)
1 religious ring - gold.
dogs put on mantleprece
in Presidents study at the
house rung to be given
nuary 10, 1944
away box to me Grandchild in
M188 Tully:
In compliance with your memorandum of January 3,
1944, I am returning herewith the cedar chest containing
two porcelain dogs and a gold ring, together with the
original transmitting communication, sent to the President
by Mr. Leon Fernandes, Alexandria, Virginia.
An appropriate expression of the President's thanks
has been addressed to Mr. Fernandes.
Sincerely yours,
the
Chief of Protocol
Enclosures:
Original letter from
Mr. Leon Fernandes,
December 23, 1943, with
enclosures, returned.
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
January 10, 1944
In reply refer to
PR
My dear Miss Tully:
In compliance with your memorandum of January 3,
1944, I am returning herewith the cedar chest containing
two porcelain dogs and a gold ring, together with the
original transmitting communication, sent to the President
by Mr. Leon Fernandes, Alexandria, Virginia.
An appropriate expression of the President's thanks
has been addressed to Mr. Fernandes.
Sincerely yours,
the SUMMANDIA
Chief of Protocol
Enclosures:
Original letter from
Mr. Leon Fernandes,
December 23, 1943, with
enclosures, returned.
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
SMITH, John O'Hara,
Los Angeles, Celif.
pp74
1-5-44 (ack. 1-12-44)
Writer observes his birthday same day as President's. Sends President gift
of three flys, (Given to Charlie Fredericks for President.)
See P.P.F.9-S
Junusury 19, 2044
Ny dent the
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Huntry thanks in the President's behalf
for your courtesy 1a wonding him the personal
espy of 1943-1944 TEXAS ALMANAS AND STATE
THEAL nume. He waster you to know that be is
movt appreciative of your friendly thought in
presenting the volume so him.
Very streetly yours,
zesa
9.0
Geneie D. Tully
Private Secretary
Free & Maranet,
Provident, Supublie Bank,
Dellar,
Toxas.
Wg4
9.7
January 19, 1944
Limity
My dear Mr. Florence:
Many thanks in the President's behalf
for your courtesy in sending him the personal
copy of 1943-1944 TEXAS ALMANAC AND STATE INDUS-
TRIAL GUIDE. He wants you to know that he is
most appreciative of your friendly thought in
presenting the volume to him.
Very sincerely yours,
XPPA
Grace G. Tully
9-B
Private Secretary
Fred F. Florence, Esq.,
President, Republic National Bank,
Dallas,
X
Texas.
mgs
FOUSHEE, E.D.,
Greensboro, N.C.
PP7
1-14-44 (ack. 1-19-44)
9-7
Sends to the President a framed picture of Mrs. Frederic Delano Hitch,
thinking that the President would like to have it.
Miss Tully on 1-19-44 wrote to Mr. Foushee, thanking him for the picture,
saying the President is delighted to have it for his family collection and asks her to
tell Mr. Foushee and she was one of his favorite aunts.
Note attached from Miss Tully to Mrs. Eben, that picture to go to
Miss Suckley, Hyde Park Library for Family collection.
See P.P.F.73
br
JOHNSON, Mrs. F.I., Chairman,
The Florida Federation of Women's Club,
PP7
St. Cloud, Fla.
1-12-44 (ack. 1-19-44)
9-7
Sends gift of fruit to the President. (Distributed)
vhanking
thin
tot
S.25
See P.P.F.9-J
Dee
br
FORRESTAL, Hon. & Mrs. James,
Wash., D.C.
1-19-44
P.P7 9-7 9-
On above date President wrote to Mr. & Mrs. Forrestal, thanking them for
sending him the flowers while he was ill. (Roses put in President's study.)
See P.P.F.6567
br
FORRESTAL, Hon. & Mrs. James,
PP.
Wash,, D.C.
1-19-44
9-7
On above date President wrote to Mr. & Mrs. Forrestal, thanking them for
sending him the flowers while he was 111. (Roses put in President's study.)
See P.P.F.6567
br
JONES, Hon. Jesse H.,
Houston, Texas,
P.P.7.
January 21, 1944 - ack.
9-7
On above date the President wrote to Hon. Jones, thanking him for
the "delicious fruit which you sent was gratefully received and much enjoyed
by me and my grandchildren". Sent to the House.
See P.P.F. 703
fmf
Mr.
Wagner
said
January 25, 1944
7
My dear Mrs. Freund:
Permit me to thank you, in the Presi-
dent's behalf, for your kindness in sending on
APP.A. +
9&
those doughnuts to him and to assure you that
he is most appreciative of your friendly thought.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
B
Mrs. R. Freund,
Tipler,
Wisconsin.
dd
r
10th 10 sent 8116 JPZ sp
P.P.7
Mr. Wagner said to disregard the dime.
9-7
x $ for
bonds for the
at
dy framed verse.
Lorraine
oughnuts;
10 d.
if the head overell- in down - la -vison, or up
br
for me when opened
1/24/44
P.P.7
Mrs. Eben:
9-7
The attached wrapper & letter is for
bonds for the
a parcel containing nine doughnuts that
,ly framed verse.
were "T. A." by your order.
A dime was baked in one of the doughnuts;
it is enclosed herewith.
E. Groshon
10d
for me when opened
if the head overell indown - la -vison, or up
br
in, Syrup mrs Renathe Gream
Does PO ghmuts.
P.P.7
9-7
10¢ in a round dough-
NEW ween bonds for the Eta
ndsomely framed verse.
nut; see cut me open
gra- free ireless too - leg.
for how a W big a space stake and
if the for tell- la
head in down - -vison, or up
br
for me when opened
Francess
WALLERSTEIN, Jacob M.,
P.P.7.
Flushing, L.I., N.Y.
12-20-43 (ack. 1-24-44)
9-7
bonds for the
Sends to the President a handsomely framed verse.
(Given to Miss Tully).
Bae P.P.F.2-0
See P.P.F.9-W
br
CARPENTER, Mr. & Mrs. James W.,
Wash., D.C.
PP7.
no letter (ack. 1-28-44)
9-7
Sends President gift of flowers and four war bonds for the Infantile
Paralysis fund. (Flowers put in President's study) (Bonds sent to I.P.F.)
See P.P.F.9-C
br
SENOR DR. DON CUILLIPMO SEVILLA SACASA - Ambassador of Nicaragua
PPZ
Washington, D. C.
Jan. 27, 1944.
9-F
Presidential thank-you let. to the Ambassador on above date for
the flowers which he sent to the "res. at Christmastime. Put with Pres. Xmas
gifts. (Mr. Simmons accepted the flowers and Christma card on 12/24/43 and placed
then in the florist shop.)
SES: PPF-9-S
iok
7
January 26, 1944
Storenore
My dear Miss Futch:
This note is to thank you on behalf
of the President for your friendly thought in
X pp1
sending him that drawing. Your kindly interest
q-D
is appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
x
Miss Bertha Futch,
P. 0. Box 484,
Wildwood,
Florida.
vb
Bertha Futch
P.O. Box 484
Wildwood, Fla.
P.P.7
9-7
: the week of Jan. 17th, and has been
oidery made by Jacob Lambert, an
S to know if it would be possible
consists of a flag and President's
tice Association.
is impossible to arrange for appointment
will be glad to receive it on behalf of the
ai ne cares to bring it in.
See P.P.F.9-E
1-21-44
Crowley, as 8 gift from Jacob Lambert.
the President, in the absence of Gen. Watson. Flag was brought in by Mrs. Walter P.
Mono from Mrs. Dennison to Mrs. Eben that Bill Simons accepted the flag for
embroidered flag. (Series B.)
On 1-26-44 Miss Tully sent a letter to Mr. Crowley, thanking him for
br
CROWLEY, Walter P., Dept. Commender,
United Spenish War Veterans,
Boston, Mass.
P.P.
1-7-44 (ack. 1-14-44)
9-7
Writer expects to be in Washington during the week of Jan. 17th, and has been
requested to present to the President en embroidery made by Jacob Lambert, an
Ex-Apprentice of the United States Navy. Wants to know if it would be possible
to present this to president in person. This consists of 8 flag and President's
seal. This is 8 gift from the Ex-Navel Apprentice Association.
Gen. Watson wired Mr. Crowley that it is impossible to arrange for appointment
to present embroidery, but the General will be glad to receive it on behalf of the
President if he cares to bring it in.
See P.P.F.9-E
1-21-44
Memo from Mrs. Dennison to Mrs. Shen that Bill Simons accepted the flag for
the President, in the absence of Gen. Watson. Flag was brought in by Mrs. Walter P.
crowley, as 8 gift from Jacob Lambert.
On 1-86-44 Miss Tully sent a letter to Mr. Crowley, thanking him for
embroidered flag. (Series B.)
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might
of January 25, 1944 you during your
Belt.
have done for bettering cond-
mean workingmen and the
Charge
My dear Mr. Fischer:
personally in 1934, O hope you
The President appreciates your
nice letter of December sixteenth and the
loken of Thankfullness
generous thought which prompted you to send 204 Comanship
him that lovely belt. His thanks and very Bhristmas
best wishes go to you with this little note.
Very sincerely yours, mob citizen
Grace G. Tully olst Fischer.
Private Secretary
307 st.
Hans Holst Fischer, Esq., Grooklyn 9
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307-72nd Street,
Brooklyn 9,
New York.
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Rt as a token of Thankfuleness
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me
a merry Christmas
your humble ertizen
Hans Holst Fischer.
307-72nee St.
Brookeyn 9
N.Y.
Brooklyn Dee. 16 1934.
fix
excelency ack. Give to me for Pred
F.D. Roosevelt.
President W.S.CA.
aika G.S.J.
On apreciation of what you during your
1/25/492
terms in office have done for bettering cond-
icions of the american workingmen and the
help rendered me personally in 1934, P hope you
accept a small gift as a token of Thankfuleness
and a sample of filiphino workmanship,
Wishing you a merry Christmas
your humble citizen
Hans Holst Fischer.
307-72ve St.
Brookeyn 9
N.Y.
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PPXs
January and 26, 1944
My dear Sergeant Franco:
This little note away conveys the President's
thanks for your kindness in sending him the pipe.
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He appreciates your friendly thought and I have
pleasure in extending his very best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
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Co. G, 2nd Fil. Infantry,
Unit #, Post Office,
Camp Booke,
California.
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MARVIN, Lt. Lengdon P.,
PP7
New York, N.Y.
1-27-44 (ack.)
9-7
The President on above date wrote to Mr. Marvin, thanking him for the
picture frame he sent to him for Christmas. (Put with President's Xmas gifts.)
See P.P.F.481
III br
P.P.7
HUNT, Miss Huma Jane,
Bakerfield, Calif.
9-7
no letter (ack. 1-31-44)
Sends gift of violets to the President. (Sent to Mr. Reeves) (Flowers)
See P.P.F.9-H
br
HAHN, Soon Eye
Oriental Importing Co.,
P.P.7 9-7
Chiengo, Ill. (now staying at the Willard Hotel)
undated (referred R-1-44)
Large basket of assorted flowers sent to the President for his birthday
and for his continuous political end military victories in 1944.
Referred to State Dept. for appropriate acknowledgment 2-1-44.
(Sent to Mr. Reeves, the florist).
See P.P.F.9-H
br
LANGER, Mr. & Mrs. M.S. & Family,
Forestville, Conn.
P.P.7
2-2-44 (ack.)
9-7
Sends gift of roses to the President. (flowers) (Sent to Mr. Reeves)
See P.P.F.9-L
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JACOBS, Miss Elizabeth,
Winnetka, Ill.
P.P.7.7
2-2-44 (ack.)
Sent gift of flowers to the President. (Given to Mr. Reeves, Florist)
See PPF9J
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DAVIES, Hon. Joseph E.,
P.P.7.
Washington, D. C.
(Undated) - Filed 2/4/44
9-7
Card to the President from Mr. Davies indicating that he is sending him, with
Christmas Greetings, some gifts for his "Krun Elbow" historical collection.--Attached
is a memo to Mr. Simmons, 12/21/43, from Mr. Early's Secretary, to the effect that
Miss Turnbloom, Mr. Davies' secretary, advises that office that Mr. McRae, Mr. Devies'
caretaker, will bring, on the following morning to the White House, as gifts to the
President, a Soviet Tommy Gun, & (light hend) German Machine Gun, and 8 large flat
package containing 8 photograph. She asks that Mr. Simmons clear Mr. Meltae at the gate.
-Notation in ink on this memo to the effect that there is a letter in Russian from
Molotov, which is framed, in connection with above. (Letter has been translated into
English); also ink notation indicating that Mr. Hassett received the above-mentioned
gifts on Dec. 22nd, and turned them over to Secret Service, and that they were re-
turned by Secret Service on Dec. 23rd.-on 2/2/44 the President wrote to Mr. Davies
stating, in effect, that he WILS thrilled with that Soviet Tommy Gun and the German
Machine Gun, and that they are 8 real addition to the collection in the Hyde Park
Library. The President also stated that he is pleased to have the letters to com-
plete the story which Mr. Davies was good enough to have framed for him.--(Peneil
notation: "Guns at the Library".)
See P.P.F. 1381
ppt
7
February 3, 1944
My dear Lieutenant Fike:
Permit me to thank you for your courtesy
in sending the President a copy of your.book, NO
XPPA x1
9-13
NATION ALONE. I can assure you that your kind
thought is much appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
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Lieutenant Linus R. Fike, (jg),
United States Naval Reserve,
N. A. A. S., Whiting Field,
Milton,
Florida.
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February 5, 1944.
to Our President
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2124 I Street, N. W., TARTX
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Urthur Frend 1
STEPHAN BARLY
Secretary to the President.
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210 Farmington Avenue,
Hartford, Connecticut.
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his present position, he
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1 from this course, I an
ate the difficulty of making
an exception in this instance.
Very sincerely yours,
Urthur Freud
STEPHEN BARLY
Secretary to the President.
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Mr. Arthur Freud,
210 Farmington Avenue,
Hartford, Connecticut.
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MAHONEY. James J.
Albany, N.Y.,
Jan. 25, 1944.
Writes to Miss Tully saying he is going to send the Pr
2-3-44
President, Jan. 31st, wrote to Mr. Mahoney thanking hi
and saying if he gets any more to please send some to
Frank Murray, Washington, D. C. The President comment
Jim" and said he was a fine looking lad. The President
carries?
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yith
Mr. Mahoney, his wife and children.
SEE P.P.F. 508
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Mrs. Elen
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greatly appreciates your action in sending him a
copy of your book entitled "The World Without
Nations".
With respect to your request for com-
ment; may I explain to you that ever since the
President has been in his present position, he
has adhered strictly to & policy of not commenting
in any way on literary works submitted to him.
As he has not devisted from this course, I an
sure you will appreciate the difficulty of making
an exception in this instance.
Very sincerely yours,
STEPHAN MARLY
Secretary to the President.
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Mr. Arthur Freud,
210 Farmington Avenue,
Hartford, Connecticut.
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February 4, 1944.
First
9-7
Dear Mr. Froud:
Please accept the President's thanks
for your letter of January twenty-fourth. He
greatly appreciates your action in sending him a
copy of your book entitled "The World Without
Nations".
With respect to your request for com-
ment; may I explain to you that ever since the
President has been in his present position, he
has adhered strictly to @ policy of not commenting
in any way on literary works submitted to him.
As he has not devisted from this course, I an
sure you will appreciate the difficulty of making
an exception in this instance.
Very sincerely yours,
STEPHIN BARLY
Secretary to the President.
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Mr. Arthur Freud,
210 Farmington Avenue,
Hartford, Connecticut.
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ARTHUR FREUD
210 FARMINGTON AVE.
HARTFORD, CONN.
January 24th 1944.
The President,
The White House,
Washington D.C.
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Sir,
My book 'The World Without Nations' which came out
recently has been favorably reviewed and is considered as
a practical interpretation of The Atlantic Charter.
In taking the liberty yo send you a copy by same
mail, I wish it were possible for you to find the time to
read it or have the contents reported you you by one of
your secretaries.
I should be extremely obliged to hear from you as
to your reaction.
I am, Sir,
Yours very respectfully,
arthur Frend
MAHONEY, James J.
Albany, N.Y.,
Jan. 25, 1944.
Writes to Miss Tully saying he is going to send the President some icefish.--The
President, Jan. 31st, wrote to Mr. Mahoney thanking him for the delicious icefish
and saying if he gets any more to please send some to the President, addressed to
Frank Murray, Washington, D. C. The President commented upon a picture of "young
Jim" and said he was a fine looking lad. The President sent personal greetings to
Mr. Mahoney, his wife and children.
SEE P.P.F. 508
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Rhinebeck, N. 1.
9-7
Feb. 10, 1944.
The President wrote stating that Miss Suckley gave him the
delightful sketch of Fala, which Miss Fairchild had drawn, for his birthday. States
that he thinks it is an excellent portrait and that he is very glad to have it. - -
for Miss Miss Tully Fairchild. - - -It is presumed
received a letter from Miss Dani the £ reply
See - PPF 8664
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February 3, 1944
Pres
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February 14, 1944
My dear Miss Foos:
Your recent letters have been received
and I want to thank you very much, in the Presi-
dent's behalf, for your courtesy in giving him
an opportunity to see the crocheted piece to
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which you refer. In compliance with your request,
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it is being returned to you under separate cover.
Please accept the President's best
wishes for your welfare.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
Miss Mary V. Foos,
3721 Oakmont Avenue,
Baltimore 15,
Maryland.
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yesterday on the slopes
I have for acknowledgment your letter
of January twenty-seventh, which came to the
President through the courtesy of Secretary Early.
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best wishes for continued improvement in your ile
health.
ex of playwright, with
Edward Everett Horton
Very sincerely yours,
And may 1 add, in passing, that during the
long, long siege flat on my back, the knowledge
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almost insurmeuntabte Private Secretary
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almost insurmountable odds was a preponderant
factor--if not the actual deciding factor--in
restoring me to my present state of perfect health
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of Mr Early, I am today forwarding to you, as very
modest Birthday gift, a pillow made from 5000
balsam-fir tips, picked yesterday on the slopes
of the Adirondack foothills
May it replace, in slight degree, the balsam
scents on your own christmas-tree tract in Hyde
Park...and may the scents of it speed your con-
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resuming my former career of playwright, with
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And may I add, in passing, that during the
long, long siege flat on my back, the knowledge
of your own superhuman fight for health against
almost insurmountable odds was a preponderant
factor--if not the actual deciding factor--in
restoring me to my present state of perfect health
My regards to Mrs. Roosevelt, may this find
your sons safe , and all of you in splendid health.
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Shannon Fife,
PO Box # 181
Warrensburg
New York
Jan 27 1944
TA.
Dear Mr Early:-
Via special delivery, under separate cover, I have
forwarded today a small box containing a fresh-
made balsam-tip pillow, made from balsam-fir
tips picked only yesterday for the President.
Inasmuch as such a gift is perishable through
dehydration, I would appreciate it if you, or
contribut
one of your assistants could see that the piliow
is delivered to The President on or before his
birthday
The package was addressed to you, personally,
care your office.
My two brothers, Locksley and Folsom Fife,
Dallas, Texas. have always appreciated so much
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your courtesy and promptitude in answering the
many communications sent there in the interests
of the President
and, in advance, I thank you
you for your co-operation in assisting in the
deivery of the pillow.
With best wishes to you,
Sincerely,
Камион fife
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February 12, 1944
T.A.
My dear Mr. Florman:
The President has asked me to thank you
for your kindness in sending him that souvenir
flashlight and to tell you how deeply he appreciates
your friendly birthday greetings.
19th
Your contribution to the Infantile Paraly-
sis Fund is most gratifying to the President. Your
check is being sent on to the appropriate officials
X 310
of the Fund.
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Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
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Irving Florman, Esq.,
2 West 46th Street,
New York, N. Y.
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My dear Friends:
The President was especially pleased
to receive that pictorial album which you were
good enough to send him. He has noted with a
great deal of interest the recorded history of
the 442nd Combat Team to date, and he understands
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the pride all of you must have in your accomplish-
ments.
This note conveys the President's thanks
and very best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
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We are sending you, with our compli-
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Baily Coale's new book, VICTORY AT MIDWAY, whi ch
we are publishing on February 17th. Commander
Coale has done a beautiful piece of work and I
am sure you will enjoy having his book.
Sincerely yours,
believ a. Wurply
X
Helen A. Murphy
HAM:cd
Publicity Cirector
Honorable Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The White House
Washington, D. C.
SHERSON, Sea Oz,
P.O.F,
Los Angeles, California,
January 10, 1944 - lack. 2/12/44).
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Let. to the President, attaching bracheted Plan
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FIELD, Miss Virginia
New York, N. Y.
P.g.
Feb. 16, 1944.
The President wrote a personal line thanking Miss Field for the
cute Fala which she gave him on his birthday. Says it is an unusual one and looks
much like Fala. Also says that it was nice to have her here for his birthday
luncheon. very - - -Attached - Miss Field's birthday card to the President. - - -Penciled
notation - President kept the gift.
See - PPF 8678
SHERSON, Sea O,,
P-O-F,
Los Angeles, California,
Jamary 10, 1944 - lack. 2/12/44).
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Let. to the President, attaching brogheted Flag made by lies. Sherson;
extends birthday greetings. Flag sent to liyde Park ibrary, Series "B".
See P.P.F. 9-8
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UNITED
STATES
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BONDS
AND
STAMPS
DE MATTO, Mrs. A., (Mrs.Rose DeMatto),
New Haven, Connecticut,
P.P.F,
February 12, 1944 - ack.
9-7
Also celebrates her birthday on Jan. 30th.
Card of birthday greetings together with a erocheted flag, a product
of her own handiwork, to the President, as a birthday remembrance.
Given
Away.
See P.P.F. 9-D
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BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
OGDEN, Mrs. J. C.,
B.P.7,
Victor, New York,
February 11, 1944 - ack.
9-F
Card of birthday greetings together with her handmade flag.
Sent to
Telephone Room.
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January 26, 1944
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MEMORANDUM FOR
HONORABLE GEORGE T. SUMMERLIN:
Will you not be good enough to
have an appropriate note sent to
Mr. and Mrs. Friedmann acknowledging
ES,
the receipt of the gift sent to the
President.
Please return the emblem to this 8 communication, to the
office when it has served its purpose.
President by Mr. and Friedmann, of Saint
Louis, Missouri.
An or thanks has been
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
Friedmann.
Letter to the President, Jan. 9, 1944, from
friedmann
Siegfried and Erna Friedmann,
4707 Newberry Terrace,
St. Louis 13, Mo.
Wamman
Sends the P. a gift of artificial flowers of of
B
formed into a "V". Expresses good wishes
to the P. for his birthday; in two years
they will receive their citizenship papers.
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Mr. and Mrs. Friedmann,
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Miss S. Jully,
The White House,
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My dear Miss Tully:
In compliance with your memorandum of January 26,
1944, I am returning herewith the victory emblem, together
with the original transmitting communication, sent to the
President by Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried Friedmann, of Saint
Louis, Missouri.
An appropriate expression of thanks has been
addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Friedmann.
Sincerely yours,
Chief of Protocol
Enclosures:
Original letter from
Mr. and Mrs. Friedmann,
January 9, 1944, with
accompaniment, returned.
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
FORVICTORY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
CIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO
SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
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PRO
February 8, 1944
My dear Miss Tully:
In compliance with your memorandum of January 26,
1944, I am returning herewith the victory emblem, together
with the original transmitting communication, sent to the
President by Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried Friedmann, of Saint
Louis, Missouri.
An appropriate expression of thanks has been
addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Friedmann.
Sincerely yours,
Chief of Protocol
Enclosures:
Original letter from
Mr. and Mrs. Friedmann,
January 9, 1944, with
accompaniment, returned.
Miss Grace G. Tully,
The White House.
FORVICTORY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
SAVINGS
BONDS
AND
STAMPS
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PRO
D Roosevelt
February 8, 1944
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My dear Miss Tully:
In compliance with your memorandum of January 26,
1944, I am returning herewith the victory emblem, together
love with the original transmitting communication, sent to the
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President and we by love Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried Friedmann, of Saint
we Louis, also must Missouri. show one love & our thanks. We in
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proud, to iwear the Red Pin. Also we
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Enclosures: who are fighting & dying for us.
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newspaper accompaniment, alin and we love it to hear
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my dear Mr. President:
How happy we are to show again our
love to you. Thank God, we are here over 3 years
now, and we love America with all one heart. So,
we also must show our love & our thanks. We in
the homeland have to help in the homefront for
our boys in the fighting front.
Both of us - my husband & 9. are very
proud, to wear the Red Cross Service Pin. Also we
give our blood- this our personal contribution, to the
men who are fighting of dying for us.
With greatest interest we read Mrs. Roose.
vell's article my day" every day, in one St. Louis
newspaper Post- Dispater", and we love it, to hear
about everything in the White House.
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Mt. State President
January 9, 1944
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
my dear Mr. President:
How happy we are to show again our
love to you. Thank God, we are here over 3 years
now, and we love America with all one heart. So,
we also must show our love & our thanks. We in
the homeland have to help in the home front for
our boys in the fighting front.
Both of us - my husband & 9. are very
proud, to wear the Red Cross Service Pin. Also we
give our blood. this our personal conscibution, to the
men who are fighting & dying for us.
With greatest interest we read Mrs. Roose.
vell's article my day" every day, in one St. Louis
newspaper Post- Dispatch", and we love it, to hear
about everything in the White House.
In one of this artisle we could read, that
Mrs. Roosevelt shall welcome the day, when the
White House can be opened again to all citizens of
the United States who come to ARE their Capital sity.
In two years we will hope to be citizens too.
good & thankful american sitizens.
And so we will pray & hope, that 1944 will be
a year of vistory for the United nations! So we all
can see our White House again.
Please, Mr. President, enjoy our handmade
present. Eash blossom of this Sign of Victory with
you, the golden Siar in the world, sontains the best
of good wishes to you, Mr. President, Mrs. Roose
vell and your family. and a happy & healthy
birthday.
With all our love
Sincerely yours
Siegfried and Erna Friedmann.
FANNING,
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those framed plaques. I can assure you that he
deeply appreciates your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
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World Theopneusty, Inc.,
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the author of the poem.
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this article and hope to place it out to as
many of our armed forces and their families
as possible.
Submitting. also excerpts
from my new book, not yet published-Freedom in
Religion'
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many of our armed forces and their families
as possible.
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the author of the poem.
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many of our armed forces and their families
as possible.
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424 South Broadway, Room 705
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My dear Mr. President:
Believing that you may
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be interested, I am sending you this personal
gift. Dr. Nathaniel A. Davis of this city is
the author of the poem.
I have just produced
this article and hope to place it out to as
many of our armed forces and their families
as possible.
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from my new book, not yet published-Freedom in
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ONE! of The FOUR FREEDOMS
BY REV. C. H. FANNING
ened citizenry. The religious
Church spires in America and
pilgrimage to our churches is un-
dertaken because of a belief that
temples of worship throughout
the directives issued by a trained
the world give insipration to mil-
leadership can result in the climi-
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lions whose lives have been con-
nation of hatred and the normal
ditioned by a rich cultural train-
living together in this world of
of citrus fr
ing. The economic well being of
all groups, races and nations.
who operates
the masses is the primary con-
Freedom OF worship in Am-
cern of all great religious leaders
send someone
erica is in no immediate danger
and our diplomats are rightly OC-
ruit sent to
cupied with trade agreements
from decrees issued by civil gov-
and/or cartels and upon the skill
erning bodies BUT Freedom IN
and intelligence used in initiating
worship is quite another matter.
new trade pacts depends much of
The fact of God is more impor-
the future happiness of man.
tant than whether we designate
a plastic
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Jesus of Nazareth our Christ or
A priority, however, must be
hail Krishna or Buddha. Direct
granted to those Commanders in
Chiefs of our religious forces on
inspiration from the Infinite did
oem'Our
all world fronts who have the
not begin with Krishna nor end
with Jesus. In no century has
power to integrate the teachings
Service
of the eight living religions of
there been placed a period on in-
the world. These religions in
spiration. Men of today are no
past centuries have been misinter-
less inspired than the prophets
your
of old
preted by theologians sadly "off
the beam'. The resultant preju-
If the ONE FREEDOM we
need most is lost-FREEDOM
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dices and master race obsessions
are in the main responsible for
IN WORSHIP no other Freedom
the economic pressures which re-
can long exist. No race or per-
sult in global warfare.
son can rightly claim all of God's
revelations and RATION them
A 'One World' religion and a
out to other peoples or Nations.
panoramic global view, unobscur-
No sacred writings can be ignor-
ed by the ashes of dead theologi-
ed by our leaders of religious
d
cal thought patterns must first
be clearly blueprinted by trained
thought and practice, nor can any
ritualistic practice be instituted
religious leaders. It is not
that will cut through prejudice
enough to blast from the intel-
y
like an undivided resurrection
lectual atmosphere the prejudices
from the grave of ignorance.
resulting from denominational-
ism. After this softening up pro-
When Freedom IN worship is
cess is completed there must be
an accomplished fact racial fric-
Fanning
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a 'second front' of united relig-
tions and group mal-adjustments
ions and 'lend lease' and USE of
will cease and the ONE FREE-
vital teachings preserved for all
DOM basic to all FREEDOM will
Broadway
races can and must destroy in-
be established and its Magna
tolerance and devastating war.
Charta will be World Theop-
of
The Delphian oracles are no
neusty.
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My dear Miss falley:
On the 7th. inst. I sent a plastic
10k
plaque to the President. On one side is a poem'Our
Soldiers Never Die' on the reverse side-' A Service
Man's Prayer' I will greatly appreciate if your
time permits if you will see if this little gift
reached the President.
Thanking you.
I am
Sincerely,
Rev. EN Fanning
424- South Broadway
Suite 705
Los Angeles 13 California
Mis Wen S.I. FANNING, Sec.
Pushup NING, Pres.
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Personal Secretary to The President
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Washington, D. C.
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My dear Miss Talley:
On the 7th. inst. I sent a plastic
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plaque to the President. On one side is a poem'Our
Soldiers Never Die' on the reverse side-' A Service
Man's Prayer' I will greatly appreciate if your
time permits if you will see if this little gift
reached the President.
Thanking you.
I am
Sincerely,
Rev. EN Fanning
424- South Broadway
Suite 705
Los Angeles 13 California
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Feb. 9, 1944. Ackd. 2/22/44
Let. to the President stating that he is sending 3 crates of citrus fruit
(oranges) to the Fres. in care of writer's nephew, L. C. Chappell, who operates
fruit and vegetable market at 21st & K., N.W. Asks that President send someone
to pick of antes. Urges Pres. to accept 4th term. Two crates of fruit sent to
House.
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WOODLAND, Mr. & Mrs. J. E.
Fellsmere, Fla.
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Dec. 29, 1943. Ackd. 1/5/44
Let. to the President and sent box of fruit. Distributed. Offers to
send some Temple orgnges when they are ripe. In ack. Miss Tully states that the
President would enjoy the oranges very much. Suggests that they send them to
Mr. Frank Murray, 1834 L. Street, N.W., Washington, D. C.
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On 3-1-44, Mr. Woodland wrote to Miss Tully, asking if the box of Temple
oranges was received and in good condition.
Miss Tully on 3-8-44 wrote to Mr. Woodland saying the oranges were received
in excellent condition and greatly enjoyed. Expresses President's thanks
for the gift.
PPF
SMALL, Mrs. L. H.
Nashville, Tenn.
9-F
Ackd. Feb. 21, 1944.
On 2/17/44 Congressman J Percy Priest brought in a handmade service flag
made by Mrs. Small and presented it to @en. Watson for the President. On 2/21/44
Miss Tully sent thank-you let. to line. Small in behalf of the President and also
wrote to Cong. Priest enclosing copy of her letter to Mrs. Small.
Sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Series B, Hyde Park, N.Y.
SEE: PPF-9-S
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MAHONEY, James J. - Sec'y, Conservation Dept.
Albany, N.Y.
9-7
Feb. 18, 1944. Ackd. 2/21/44.
Let. to Miss Tully asking if the President would like some icefish.
In ack. Miss Tully asks him to send about 10 lbs. to Hyde Park. Penciled note:
Recd.
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YOUNG, R. Lee
San Francisco, Calif.
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Sent flowers to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss LeHand.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt's flowers sent to Mr. Reeves - - florist. Miss LeHand's
flowers sent to Miss Tully.
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To a
My dear Mr. Fischer:
Living In Soldier"
acknowledging the receipt of
the copy of your booklet, I want to thank
by
you for your courtesy in sending it on to
the President.
Very sincerely yours,
that +
q.B
Grace G. Tully
Private Secretary
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Mathias J. Fischer, Esq.,
481 Springdale Avenue,
East Orange,
New Jersey.
BOOKLET: TO A LIVING"UNKNOWNnSOLDIER".
To a
Living "Unknown Soldier"
by
MATHIAS J. FISCHER
To a
Living "Unknown Soldier"
by
MATHIAS J. FISCHER
FOREWORD
Dedicated
with Humility and Gratitude
Conditions confronting human society are the
to the memory of those who died
mirrored results of man's thoughts and actions.
so that we might strive to create
They are therefore man-made. This is par-
a Better World
ticularly true here in our country where the
people are the final authority. Since we made
our present society, we can make a different
one-more responsive to the needs and rights
of all of our people.
This essay is one of the author's contributions
to the effort to create better conditions. It is
presented as an invitation and a friendly
challenge to YOU to bring forth a better plan
for the good of mankind.
MATHIAS J. FISCHER
481 Springdale Avenue
East Orange, N.J.
Copyright, 1944, MATHIAS J. FISCHER
TO A LIVING "UNKNOWN SOLDIER":
What Kind of a Country Can You and I
Help to Build When the War is Over?
I think of you as a representative of all Americans who in all
branches of the armed services have defended our country during
this war. Millions of you, each in his own allotted way and place
gave to us at home and to the world at large indisputable proof
that in the hour of danger you were not wanting in the physical
and spiritual stamina necessary to preserve for America the oppor-
tunity to work out its destiny.
To me the grandeur of America is in that word "Opportunity".
The achievements of the past and the status of the present relating
to our land are not nearly as significant or as impressive as the
opportunities of the future. In our comparatively short history, a
record has been written that has earned the admiration of the world.
Proud as we can be of that record, we do not see it in its true
light, if we fail to understand that there is yet much to be done
before our glorious destiny is reached.
Peace, Justice, Truth and the Brotherhood of Man are ideals
that have an irresistible hold on our hearts and imagination, but
they are still far out of our reach. The real glory attached to our
land is that our ancestors have created here conditions under which
the opportunity is given to strive for those attributes. That un-
quenchable and unconquerable demand for freedom in all phases of
life which is a part of the very nature of Americans, is a guarantee
that no foe, at home or abroad, will be allowed to take it from us.
To insure that for the living and the unborn, you and your buddies
braved the sufferings and the dangers of this war. But that sense
of freedom and its application to all Americans needs to be jealously
guarded and expanded in our Press, Radio, Religion, Business and
Politics.
So while we are equipped with the tools that could enable us
to fulfill America's destiny, we have not used them with the proper
sense of devotion to that purpose. The ideals refuse to die in us,
but the attainment of them still eludes us. Why? - a small word,
but a question of incalculable importance!
My own conviction is that there is a very simple, though deep-
seated cause for this. It is that human behavior has not been
good enough to produce the right results. In that simple fact lies
One
the entire explanation of all that is objectionable in human society
everywhere. Our country is indescribably rich in natural resources,
the American brain and brawn is unlimited in its capacity to expand
few are surrounded by affluence and great riches, that system must
the usefulness of this vast treasure, the need of our people - all of
be classified as inadequate for the achievement of contentment. No
them - is SO great that no one can see the end, and nature gives no
one has any inherent right or privilege to live in greater comfort
sign of calling a halt to its productive powers - in short, the mate-
than his fellowman. To grant this privilege and attempt to justify
rials, capacity and needs are all here in abundance with which to
it on any basis puts a strain upon Truth and Justice, thus dam-
provide for all the people, SO that every individual, assuming that
aging or destroying the law of morality, the only reliable foundation
a truly democratic justice prevailed, might make an honorable, co-
for a just and orderly society. The disregard of these fundamental
operative contribution to an ever-expanding abundance of happiness!
ethical principles must inevitably produce selfishness, strife and dis-
But the missing link is plain, simple, righteous behavior of man.
content. Our reliance upon these iniquitous forces reproduces them
Here at home we have the utmost freedom to create conditions
in others, resulting in unending and increasing clashes between the
that will make for everyone's happiness. If we do not have them,
various selfish groups. Thus we bring about friction between capital
it is our own fault, for the people are the final authority. If we
and labor, between the white and the negro races, between Christians
know what we want and if what we want is right, we can have
and Jews, between industry and agriculture and the political parties
what is right and all that follows from it. The key that will unlock
that represent them in our legislatures, and finally between nations
this tremendously precious treasure is proper human behavior!
when their predominant economic interests seek to erase a disad-
How to find this key seems very complicated and even impossible
vantage or protect an advantage, by resort to wars.
at times. But this is only SO because we ourselves add the com-
The enormous technical progress that has been achieved under
plicating or impossible elements in our attitude of selfishness in
the prevailing economic system is usually cited as proof of satis-
many forms. Selfish individuals hope to increase their effectiveness
factory results. This is pertinent, good evidence; but not the whole
by forming groups pressure groups we call them in the political
evidence. Have the masses been happy and contented while this
field. Then one group contends with others, seeking to gain its
record has been accruing? Has justice prevailed during the period
ends by putting other individuals and other groups at a disadvantage.
of this accomplishment? Has not poverty and growing unemploy-
Thus strife originates, developes and becomes identified with our
ment on a vast scale existed thereunder? Has it not been necessary
lives. This has been the record throughout the ages and always will
to rely upon offensive, degrading charity to provide for the most
be as long as we put our reliance in selfishness. Here is the basic
elementary needs of vast numbers of human beings? Have not a
explanation and cause of Strife, Poverty, Discontent, Injustice,
countless number of infants grown to be adults without proper
Preference and Privilege.
nourishment and medical care, thus being compelled to go through
Did you ever consider how un-American these imposters are?
life with inferior physical bodies with all the limitations to them-
In a land created on the very principle of over-throwing the domi-
selves, their families and society that this implies? Have not millions
nance of some over the rights of others, we have permitted millions
of human lives ended during this period of so-called success without
of our fellow Americans to be enslaved by the chains of Poverty
knowing the beauty and solace of nature, music and the arts, the
and created Preference and Privilege on a vast scale.
joy of living and the opportunity of serving their fellowman - -
The cardinal need for achieving any improvement is clear think-
simply because the tasks of producing that so-called success have
ing. No goal can ever be reached unless it is first aimed at. That is
denied them such opportunities? Are there not now at this very
what we mean by having a purpose. What is, or what ought to be
moment uncountable millions of human beings throughout the world
our purpose? Many words and phrases can describe it. I think of
suffering from want, pain and sickness because they have not the
it as contentment. How to achieve it for all of our people is our
economic means to provide for their needs? And is it not true that
problem, after we have set it as our goal. When a plan or a system
these enormous limitations have prevented and are preventing vast
has been tried for many years that continually leaves millions of
numbers of people from developing their latent talents which would
our people in a deplorable and degrading state of poverty while a
enable them to make their lives count for the utmost in the service
of mankind? Can these wrongs and iniquities be cured and elimi-
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nated by the selfish motive underlying our present economic system?
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The question echoes its answer in its own record. It is for such
By the emphasis upon the selfish principle underlying business,
reasons that a better method must be sought.
we have educated men to react largely by stimulating their selfish-
Must we rely upon Selfishness to produce superior results? The
ness. Thus an evil human trait has been created and nourished
historic answer is "Yes". This decision seems to be supported by
that has enslaved us as the predominant influence in our life.
the thoughts, expressions and behavior of the bulk of the people.
I think it is a fair and warranted assumption that a reliance
If the answer is to be "No", then it follows that the attitude of our
upon an unselfish attitude over the course of the centuries would
people must change.
have been at least equally effective in producing an unselfish trait
One of the most common and trite expressions of our day is
in us. I have faith in that assumption and since experience has
"You cannot change human nature", by which is meant that selfish-
shown the inadequate results of the use of selfishness, our reliance
ness is an inborn and permanent part of the human character -
must be placed on other principles.
a part of our very nature - which we must carry with us as long
Before the establishment of the Federal Reserve System in this
as we live, as inseparably or as unchangeably as the color of our
country, each individual bank had to guard its own ability to repay
eyes or the existence of our sex. When this view is pressed for
deposits by hoarding its own cash in times of financial stress. Each
examination, it is on evidence freely admitted that there are some
bank strengthened itself by accumulating its reserves in its own
individuals whose actions are largely unselfish - people who are more
vaults. It had to do SO for there was no other adequate help to be
concerned with benefiting mankind than with any selfish reward
found elsewhere. The Federal Reserve System was created to pool
they might obtain for themselves. But in spite of this demonstrated
these reserves into a reservoir from which aid could be given to
fact that selfishness is not an essential part of human nature, the
any section of the country where it was needed. The result was that
view prevails - and is supported by experience - that the majority
the entire banking structure was strengthened.
of human beings are predominantly selfish.
The same strengthening force through unity is applicable to the
Selfishness is a condition that has resulted from past and present
whole sphere of human life. In the use of selfishness we divide and
influences and attitudes. Therefore, in order to enable us to answer
dissipate our capacities, as well as degrade our characters. In the
our subject question intelligently, we will need to examine the cause
use of unselfish co-operation, we unite and increase those capaci-
of selfishness.
ties and ennoble our characters.
It is a well-known and well-demonstrated fact that practice when
As a simple illustration, think of a group of say ten people
habitually repeated produces a result originally aimed at. Thus the
seated around a table entrusted with the solution of the problem
musical artist is largely the result of years of painstaking practice.
of meeting their total needs. There are two ways of attempting
The same is true of the sculptor, the painter, the writer, the actor,
to meet those needs. The first is the conventional method of each
the speaker, etc. What we see in the performance is largely the
for himself the selfish way. The second is the method of com-
result of constant practices that have preceded the result. There are
bining their abilities and resources upon the needs of the group -
quite evidently degrees of accomplishment to be noted in the result
the unselfish way. Under both methods these needs will be met,
we see or hear. But he or she became the artist because adequate
but we know by the experience of the ages that under the method
preparations were made in advance by repeated efforts.
based upon selfishness, the by-products have always been strife,
These same forces and causes can be applied to the field of
discontent, poverty, injustice and even wars. It is reasonable to
human behavior and with like results. What the human race has
assume that by discarding selfishness and substituting unselfish co-
been doing for centuries in the economic field is to indulge in prac-
operation these lamentable by-products will disappear. Under the
tices that inevitably produced selfishness. It can be said with ac-
first method the predominant rivalry is against the interests of each
curacy that we have educated ourselves to be selfish. This Culture
other individual; under the second method there is only rivalry for
of Selfishness has been carried over into every field of human en-
each other one in the group. We have reasonable grounds, there-
deavor, including that of the religious aim and expression of the
fore, to expect that by co-operative methods the achievements for
people. It has compelled the Churches to dilute the intrinsic worth
the individual and for the group will rank at least as high as under
of their program and brought them into disrepute.
the method activated by selfishness. This is knowledge gained by
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the crimes of the international bandits found the world unprepared
and see what happened! It shall not happen again!"
experience, for whenever we are confronted by a common danger,
The proper vision and the proper means for achieving that vision
we combine our efforts and resources for greater effectiveness.
are expressed in the following poem:
Aside from the greater material benefits, there is the resulting
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by-product of the unselfish, co-operative method that it stimulates
the growth and development of our characters and thus helps to
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create a purifying force of human nature. The moral standard, SO
JAMES OPPENHEIM
vital to proper human relations, is thereby lifted to an ever higher
Would you end war?
plane. In other words, degrading tendencies induced by selfishness
Create great Peace.
are halted and reversed to lead us in the direction of contentment,
The Peace that demands all of a man,
justice and service to others. This is the road over which we must
travel if we are ever to reach the Brotherhood of Man.
His love, his life, his veriest self;
Our returning men and women of the armed forces ought to
Plunge him into the smelting fires of a work that
becomes his child.
be clear in their conviction that wars are not necessary. They have
human causes that can and must be eliminated.
Give him a hard Peace; a Peace of discipline and
Here is a sphere in the life of the world in which our country
justice.
has an unenviable record, for when the first World War was ended
Kindle him with vision, invite him to joy and
we had an opportunity to follow the glorious leadership of Woodrow
adventure;
Wilson and we chose instead to support the leadership offered in
Set him to work, not to create things
the interests of selfishness, economic and political. It would be good
But to create man;
for the American soul if in a spirit of humility we would acknowl-
Yea, himself.
edge that colossal mistake. It would help us to give effective expres-
sion to our growing determination to do what we can now to rectify
Go search your heart, America.
that error.
Turn from the machine to man,
Our country is too powerful and too important a unit in the
Build, while there is yet time, a creative Peace.
world to remain outside of any effective organization for the main-
While there is yet time!
tenance of world peace. We must and we ought to be in that effort
For if you reject great Peace,
if it is to have any chance to succeed.
As surely as vile living brings disease,
Frankly, I am ashamed of our country's refusal to support the
So surely will your selfishness bring war.
League of Nations and the World Court - ashamed both on the
score of intelligence and morality. At a time when the rest of
Selfishness is the wrong motive power on which to rely for the
the world was ready and willing, we declined to help. But you
machine of society to produce human happiness. It is as certain to
and I and all the rest of our Fellow-Americans will once again be
create friction, as improper lubrication does even in the best de-
presented with an opportunity to decide where to put our influence
signed engine. Every element that produces strife and discontent
in this important matter. We have it in our power to help in the
is an enemy of human happiness. Selfishness is the outstanding
prevention of another ghastly war, in much the same way as we
irritant in human society. It creates and sustains class distinctions.
deal with internal peace through our system of courts and the police
It makes haughty and arrogant individuals among the privileged
power within our own borders. The leadership for that vital con-
class. It offends and depresses the under-privileged. It has sought
tribution is ready, for a minority has been earnestly struggling for
to justify itself by proclaiming the need to reward ability with
a quarter of a century to awaken the conscience of America to
material wealth. The only justifiable reward inherent or acquired
assume its share of this responsibility.
It is your task and mine to say in no uncertain words to the
ability may rightly take to itself is the one of putting that superior
opposition: "We followed your advice once with the result that
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ability to work to serve the less able an inward, satisfaction that
Since no compulsion, other than that of our own free conscience,
is never bestowed by any outside power!
can ever hope to achieve such an equitable society, it follows that
So the remedy for the ailment of selfishness is idealism, which
a very much superior ethical standard must be developed by our
is only another name for the Love and Practice of the Right. This
people. That is why I stressed the need of proper human behavior
is not the inert thing that some people are wont to sneer at. It is
as the cure of all that is evil here and elsewhere. There is no
in fact the only practical attitude for human relations. All the great
other way. Ethical ideals must be the predominant aim and effort
religions have been striving for this for centuries. I have tried to
of all our thinking and doing. We can do it when we once see
understand the basic reasons for their failure in this respect. There
the transcending need for it. But nothing Nothing must be
are undoubtedly many contributory explanations, but the outstand-
permitted to stand in its way, neither Profits nor Privileges,
ing ones are - 1. Lack of unity among the religious organizations,
Churches nor Creeds, Preferences nor Pretenses. Human Rights
2. the acquiescence by them in institutions that run contrary to
are supreme!
fundamental religious principles, such as selfish Business, selfish
Rights are but the product of responsibilities. Since we are
Nationalism, etc. 3. the inadequacy of their program, and 4. a
interested in getting the right product, we must contribute the right
greater concern in our religious institutions for possible experiences
materials. Think of it as a machine- the Machine of Human
after death, than for the proper attitudes toward other human beings
Contentment in operation. The materials are our Responsibili-
during our life here on earth. So it is in the human record of all
ties; the finished products are Human Rights.
ages that human relations have been marked by discordance, fric-
It may seem upon first, but inadequate consideration, that the
tion, animosity and hatred. Here in America - as in few other
majority of our people are unprepared and unwilling to adopt the
countries - we can lay the foundations for a human society that
proper sense of responsibility for this effort. My faith in the in-
will serve the happiness and the rights of all of our people. It
herent goodness and capacity of my fellowman has given me the
is within our power as sovereign beings to say that we will brook
deep-seated conviction that he will respond properly when our goal
no interference for such a lofty aim from any quarters.
and our purpose is what he considers noble enough. It is one thing
You and I both know that selfishness is the product of human
to urge him to make his best effort when his experience shows him
actions and attitudes that have been at work for long periods in
that the cream of his efforts and those of his co-workers is usurped
human history. It cannot be uprooted instantaneously. Neither
by the privileged few and quite another thing when he knows that
can a different and a better society be created immediately. But
the aim is to serve his needs in the same degree as those of all
we can in the light of the gross iniquities and injustices that have
other people within his nation. In other words, give him a clear,
existed throughout the centuries and that are still with us, pro-
adequate and worth-while purpose and his sense of responsibility
nounce our judgment that the results of these attitudes are inade-
will conform, after he has been convinced of the sincerity of our
quate when measured against the plain rights of all the people. Our
purpose.
intelligence tells us that we should strive for more equitable results
Though free from creeds, dogmas, involved theologies and de-
for the bulk of our people; that new and better ways must be
crepit teachings that often insult the intelligence of man, the simple
found, SO that real, vibrant Democracy may emerge here in America
doctrine of Rights through Ethics, is the most religious program
Are we interested in perpetuating a human society in which the
that has ever been evolved. It concerns itself with proper human
few have much and the many have little Should we not make our
behavior. Is that not the very essence of true religion? For
plans SO that in due time a society of human beings will emerge
Religion is the Science of Proper Human Relations.
in which none are preferred! Where rights and needs will be the
There is no need to list the precise steps by which such an aim
deciding factor, not profits and preferences! Only then will we
can be attained. It is a process, a movement dominated and
stop generating selfishness, discontent and hatred, to be replaced by
illuminated by a glorious ideal. You can trust the potential capacity
a human understanding on an ever-expanding scale. Then each of
of the combined brain power of men and women to evolve the
us will have a full opportunity to develop our particular inherent
process by which to stride with confidence toward the goal of Justice.
abilities for the good of all, free from strife and want.
The power of Righteousness is all that we need!
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Do not despair because the age-old efforts of organized and
is free from any creeds or dogmas and places its faith in the
orthodox religion have failed to reach the proper aim in this respect.
inherent capacity of human beings to acquire righteousness.
Those groups have shown that they are devoid of sufficient vitalizing
What is needed is the Will to achieve.
power to inspire human beings to noble living. They are and have
That marvelous capacity of the human brain that has enabled us
been for many years not much more than ceremonial institutions -
to span the world in an instant with our voice, to lift a hundred
somewhat similar to a glorified Odd Fellows Lodge. True Religion
tons of dead weight and set it down at some precise distant point,
- the science of proper human behavior - does not depend upon
to fashion the crude materials of the earth into the most delicate
the churches, synagogues, etc. True Religion is a deep longing of
fabrics, to calculate with precision the movements of our globe and
the human heart. It will never die as long as human beings walk
other celestial bodies; that same human brain will be no less able
upon this earth.
to deal with the principles of proper human behavior when it has
The policy of keeping the State and the Church separate is
asserted its will to do so.
sound for the reason that the freedom to worship - or not to
General Sir Archibald Wavell once said:
worship - - would otherwise be meaningless. But this does not mean
"Have you ever thought what a world we could make if
that Religion should be excluded from the sphere of government.
On the contrary, it is vitally necessary that the influence of true
we put into peace endeavors the same energy, the same self-
Religion should be predominantly present in our public affairs, if
sacrifice and co-operation we use in the wastefulness of war?"
we are to achieve an orderly and a just society. Real and genuine
This is no easy task, but it is a glorious one. It makes its appeal
Democracy is a religious aspiration, an attempt to put Religion into
to the best in us. It helps us to develop our own characters and
practice. Religion gives us the ideal which we seek to make the
thus better enables us to influence character growth in others. It
foundation for Democracy. We are far from obtaining that aim.
represents a program and an effort that seeks to make effective the
This is primarily due to the failure of the Church to define true
promises for a better and more equitable world for which you in
Religion properly for its adherents and to inspire them to proper
the armed forces faced the dangers of this war. It looks toward the
conduct by means of an adequate program. Lacking the under-
day when America will have fulfilled its mission to light the path
standing of the vital nature of this religious ideal, it is not surprising
for the rest of the world to follow. There is a great need to estab-
that its influence is not reflected in what we call Democracy. For
lish on earth a society under which wars, poverty, preference and
what is commonly referred to as Democracy is frequently just a
injustice will eventually melt away. The dawn of such an achieve-
catch word and only a semblance of the genuine article. Thus
ment can be hastened because you and I and all forward-looking
Preference and Privilege have no place in Democracy, nor in true
men and women had faith in our country and the courage to make
Religion. Neither have race discrimination, nor isolation, nor
the effort. In that spirit let us summon the marvelous, enormous
selfishness in any form. Insofar as Democracy has failed, it sig-
mental and moral capacity of all men and women which exists,
nifies the failure of the Churches to inculcate the essential ideal of
though it is now dormant, to our side in this great and glorious
true Religion.
battle for true service to all of our people.
Since these orthodox organizations have failed to achieve this
vital purpose, a new approach must be tried. It is of a prophetic
Sincerely yours, for our country's glory,
indication that here in America the beginning has been made in the
Ethical Culture Movement. The Society for Ethical Culture has
MATHIAS J. FISCHER
done excellent pioneer work in searching for the principles of proper
human behavior. The Society, though young in years, is well estab-
lished here and in Great Britain. It is dedicated to the "ever
increasing Love, Knowledge and Practice of the Right". Like a
patient scientist working in his laboratory, it seeks the truth in
human experience and accepts light from all available sources. It
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