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PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE
PPF 9
Gifts K
Apr. - Dec. 1937
PPF900401
April 19, 1937
Buckly
My dear Mr. Knyff:
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Your friendly note of April tenth has
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been received by the President and he thanks you
very much for your courtesy in sending him the
gift to which you refer. He wants you to know
that he deeply appreciates your Icind thought of
him and sends his best wishes to you and to your
family.
Very sincerely yours,
Therw away
M.A.Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Adrian Knyff, Esq.,
12 Hutland Square,
Boston,
Massachusetts.
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12 Rutlandsy
V acked 4/19/91 Briton may
as aprill 0/37.
P.C.7 P.
To
President ofthe
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White House
Washington e.c.
Dear Mr. President:-
Please
efcept this taken from
me, many
I am a speray
painter and show Card Writer.
my age is 26 26yrs. mained
and home a smith little
es
give 2'2yrs.
Linsting you will
like my attempt. I remain,
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y amo truly,
ADRIAN KNYFF
X
Buch
April 27, 1937
P.C.7
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My dear Mr. Kempton:
It was mighty nice of you to send your
painting to the President and he wants you to
know that he deoply appreciates the friendly
interest and good will which it evidences.
He sends you his best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
TH
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Paul Kempton, Esq.,
2306 II. Lawndate Avenue,
Chicago,
Illinois.
es
Card Rempton
2306 n. Lawridate Car.
President F.D. Roosebelt
chicago I'll.
White house
District of Columbia
Thank
Dear Sir:
This painting I mack and the accompanying
thought I conceived when you just took office. I
want you to know they still hold good.
This President is "O-K"home any angle.
sincerely
Paul Kempton
L. R. BAGBY. EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
THE HOLT COUNTY DEMOCRAT
AND
RUTH ANN WATKINS, BUSINESS norecad MANAGER
THE CRAIG LEADER
"A PAPER FOR ALL HOLT COUNTY"
MOUND CITY, MO.
Saturday, May 15, 1937
His Excellency,
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Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President of the United States,
Washington, D. C.
My Dear Mr. President:
Under separate cover I am sending you a wooden plaque
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carved by hand by an ex-service man, Mr. Charles P. Kaiser,
of Fortescue, Mo. It will be just another of thousands of +
reminders from admiring friends when you have ginished your
job as president.
This letter comes from a country editor who had the
great honor and high privilege of serving his county and
congressional district as chairman in 1932 when a Democrat
carried this county for the first time for president. You
had a majority of almost 900. In 1928 President Hoover aarried
the county by 1400.
However, when I relinquished the chairmanship the
committee fell into the hands of inexperienced and heretofore
unknown Democrate and the result is you lost the county in
1936 by over 300.
Wishing you successx and good health for the rest
of your term, I remain,
Very truly yours,
L.R.Baghy
LRB/RAW
P.P.7.
May 17, 1937
Build
My dear Mr. Labadie:
The President has asked me to be sure and
drop you a line of thanks for your very cordial
note of May twelfth.
He does want you to know of his very real
appreciation of your kind offer to present him with
a Fishing Tackle Kit, but has asked me to tell you
that he already has quite a number of kits of this
type, and therefore will not need a new one at this
time.
With all good wishes,
Sincerely yours,
1
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
H. H. Labadie, Esq.,
President, Knickerbocker Case Company,
2329 North Crawford Avenue,
Chicago,
Illinois.
RB/mwd
MAINTAINING LEADERSHIP IN BETTER SALES CASES FOR THIRTY- FIVE YEARS
MYPAL
MODERNIZE YOUR
2329 N.
TODAY'S
SALES EQUIPMENT
CRAWFORDAVE.
MOST POPULAR
INCREASE SALES WITH
KNICKERBOCKER
ALL-PURPOSE
ADVERTISING
KNICKERBOCKER
CASE COMPANY
SALES
CHICAGO,
CASE
"MADE-RIGHT"
U.S.A.
Pepare Daad note the hifas fun A a
May
12th,
1937.
thanks saying
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
at
White House,
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. President:-
It occurs to me that you might like the Fishing
Tackle Kit we make. It is possible that you
have one. Anyhow, I enclose circular herewith
describing the kit.
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If you wish, I will send the No. 65-with our com-
pliments. It is made both in black and brown
genuine natural smooth top grain leather. Kind-
ly mention color preferred. The empty tray set
is made of aluminum.
I would be glad to hear from you.
Respectfully yours,
H. H. Labadie, President,
Knickerbocker Case Company,
2329 No. Crawford Ave.,
Chicago, Ill.
Encl. 35.
ds
MAINTAINING LEADERSHIP IN BETTER SALES CASES FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS
KNICKERBOCKER "MADE-RIGHT"
FISHING TACKLE KIT No. 65
The choice of REEL FISHERMEN everywhere
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with
led
PORK BAIT
that
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Hill
(Shown equipped but sold empty and no partitions in bottom.)
CARRIES A COMPLETE TACKLE OUTFIT
A place for everything and everything in its place
It is comfortable and pleasing to know that every item is
locked in your kit and that you are always ready to go places.
TO THE FISHING SPORTSMAN:
Many years ago, we started working out a fishing tackle kit. It was a tough
job. Every fisherman had his own ideas as to this, that and the other thing;
but persistency is one of our strong points and we kept at it, changing,
improving, altering, until we finally got it to where it seemed to please every
real fisherman and we have been making the No. 65 Tackle Kit in its present
form ever since.
These kits are on sale wherever better tackle is sold and we have in our files
letters from fishermen from all over the country who tell us all kinds of nice
things about this kit. Some of them even have two kits. Anyhow, this kit
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never fails to make a hit and every owner is an enthusiastic booster.
It is attractive in appearance, covered with genuine black or brown cowhide
led
leather, natural smooth grain. The four trays are made of aluminum and
arranged in compartments exactly suited for carrying and keeping everything
separately or by itself. You don't get on a spot and then find you haven't
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got this or that. Everything is there, undisturbed, just as you left it or where
you put it.
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The kit is not only good looking but it is compact and the
most convenient thing of its kind that you ever had in your
hand. It is truly a wonderful gift, a most delightful compan-
ion and contributes 100% to the enjoyment of the sport.
Hill
DESCRIPTION No. 65
Two Trays -145/8 X 33/4 X 1 in.
Two Trays -145/8 X 33/4 X 11/2 in.
Bottom Tray-145/₈ X 71/2 X 334 in.
Bottom Tray Plain-No Compartments
Size Closed-16 X 9 X 8 in.
For sale in all the better sporting goods stores, or if
you don't find it, write to Knickerbocker Case Co.,
2329 North Crawford Avenue, Chicago, U. S. A.
Buch
P.P.A. q-12
May 19, 1937
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My dear Miss Kearny:
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led
It was more than kind of you to send
the President a copy of the book, "General Philip
that
Kearny", and I want to thank you ever so much in
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his behalf for your thought of him. I shall be
pleased indeed to bring it to his attention and I
know he will greatly enjoy reading it.
Very sincerely yours,
Hill
Mrs Lamalee
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Mary Kearny,
c/o G. P. Putnam's Sons,
avv
2 West Forty-fifth Street,
New York, N. Y.
have
shanks
know Pres will
enjoy - ML
atary.
Ritun book to tome - gett
esident at the request 0
une the wverty of 200 ding
for a copy of my Broshins book:
:
Thomas Kearny , entit
' genal Phulip Kearny. Battle
Warsx; and are informed
Soldier of twice Wars"
the President about a weel
my Brother has spoken to me
in such grateful terms of the help
free recured him in the research
iss Frances Cadwallader
of certain documents for his work.
2717 - Golf Road
this Jamia to the fact that Commo-
rdmore
Pa.
dure Laurence Kearuy, general Kearuy's
mucle in that generation, Co_ operating
with free grand- father, Mr. Delano,
With the
Compliments of
Mary Kearny
atary.
/take the liberty of 200 ding
esident at the request of
free a copy of my Brothins book :
r. Thomas Kearny , entitled
general Phulip Kearny. Battle
Warsx; and are informed tha
Soldier of twie Wars"
the President about a week
my Brother has spoken to me
in such grateful terms of the help
free recured him in the research
iss Frances Cadwallader Hill
of certain documents for his work.
2717 - Golf Road
this jamia to the fact that Commo-
rdmore
Pa.
dure Laurence Kearuy, general Kearuy's
mucle in that generation, Co- operating
with free grand- father, Mr. Delano,
BOX 7217
GOLF HOUSE ROAD
ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA
april 27th 1937
atary.
Dear Mr. Roosevelt
Itake the liberty femding
esident at the request of
for a copy of my Brothins book :
r. Thomas Kearny , entitl
general Phulip Kearny. Battle
Warsx; and are informed
Soldier of twice Wars"
the President about a week
my Brother has spoken to me
in such grateful terms of the help
free recured him in the research
iss Frances Cadwallader I
of certain documents for his work.
2717 - Golf Road
this Jamia to the fact that Commo-
rdmore
Pa.
dure Laurence Kearuy, general Kearuy's
mucle in that generation, Co_ operating
with freen grand- father, Mr. Delano,
ectableshed the Open Doer Policy in
China; as brought out in the recelet
account of Prof. alder ou Commo.
dure Kearuy, makes me feel this book
will be of interest to from
eatary.
fours suicerely
resident at the request of
Mary Kearny
Mr. Thomas Kearny , entitled
e Warsx; and are informed that
the President about a week
Miss Frances Cadwallader Hill
: 2717 - Golf Road
Ardmore
Pa.
Memorandum for the President's Secreatary.
Messrs. George P. Putnam's have sent to the President at the request of
Miss. Mary Kearny a copy of the biography by Mr. Thomas Kearny , entitled
General Philip Kearny : Battle Soldier of Five "arsx; and are informed that
Miss Kearny addressed a personday letter to the President about a week
ago explaining the gift.
Miss Kearny's address is :
Care of Miss Frances Cadwallader Hill
Box 2717 - Golf Road
Ardmore
Pa.
May 17th 1937.
BOX 7217
GOLF HOUSE ROAD
ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA
May 27 ᵗ937
tame Bubby X
Budy
Dear Mr. Roosevelt
Itake the Wherty
June a copy of my Brothers book:
tic
"Gurral Philip Kearuy. Battle
ol
Soldier of Five Was
r
Hey Brosher has epoken to me there
in grateful terms of the help
free secured him in the research R
7 certain do cuments for his work
This jouned to the fact that
,
Commodere Lawrence Kearny
er/
general Kearuy mucle in that
gener a tim, Co - operating with
- Argentina.
.covens".
four grand father, Mr. Delanc,
Geografia de
America".
Sven Hyresgasternas Forlags A.B. Stockholm, Housing Sweden.
Matt
Book: Dallander, "H.S.B." illustrating work of the Swedish
Corporation.
Dorothea Blom, Kristiansand,? 3 booklets: "Harbardljod;
State
Grimnismal; Svipdagmae".
Demetrio Lemos, Hotel Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
State
Magazine: "Revista do club Militar".
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establis hed the Open Door Policy
in China as brought out in the
recent work of Prof. alden,
Budy
makes we feel this book will
be of interest to you
Jours suncerely
tie
Mary Kearuy
1
l r
lear
er/
Argentina.
ns".
eografia de
mil
America".
Sven Dallander, Hyresgasternas Forlags A.B. Stockholm, Housing Sweden.
Mate
Book: "H.S.B." illustrating work of the Swedish
Corporation.
Dorothea Blom, Kristiansand,? 3 booklets: "Harbardljod;
State
Grimnismal; Svipdagmae".
Demetrio Lemos, Hotel Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
State
Magazine: "Revista do club Militar".
/
Bay 7217
ardwore Penna
Budy
May 27 ch 1937
my dear this ye Hand
How "awfully" kind of free to
tie
I have written we 20 nice a letter and r
de in deed themh June for it and
for your promise to bring to the aller
book general Phelip Kearuy "wheck
how of the President veg Broober
I took the liberly of ending,
I had written to the President
er/
about it but widenty the
book and very letter did her Argentina.
ons".
Stak
Booklet: "Desierto" and
Josefina Passadori, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Book: "Geografia de
xpart
State
America".
Sven Dallander, Hyresgasternas Forlags A.B. Stockholm, Housing Sweden.
State
Book: "H.S.B." illustrating work of the Swedish
Corporation.
Dorothea Blom, Kristiansand, ? 3 booklets: "Harbardljod;
State
Grimnismal; Svipdagmae".
Demetrio Lemos, Hotel Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
State
Magazine: "Revista do club Militar".
/
reach the White House Jimulta
hearisly I take the liberty ofend-
mg a copy of my original letter
Budy
With the best of wishes for
June and trie regards
Very encerely p
ti
Mary Kearny
r
er/
Argentina.
ons".
stak
Booklet: "Desier
Josefina Passadori, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Book: "Geografia de
State
America".
Sven Dallander, Hyresgasternas Forlags A.B. Stockholm, Housing Sweden.
State
Book: "H.S.B." illustrating work of the Swedish
Corporation.
Dorothea Blom, Kristiansand,? 3 booklets: "Harbardljod;
State
Grimnismal; Svipdagmae".
Demetrio Lemos, Hotel Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
State
Magazine: "Revista do club Militar".
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Budy
P.P.7
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May 21, 1937
Build
Respectfully referred to the State
Department.
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary
to the President
er/
Nichlas Teofilo Kraglievich, San Juan 3148 Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Stak
Booklet: "Desierto" and Book: "John Pueblo's reflections".
Josefina Passadori, Buenos xpark Aires, Argentina. Book: "Geografia de
State
America".
Sven Dallander, Hyresgasternas Forlags A.B. Stockholm, Sweden.
Mate
Book: "H.S.B." illustrating work of the Swedish Housing
Corporation.
Dorothea Blom, Kristiansand,? 3 booklets: "Harbardljod;
State
Grimnismal; Svipdagmae".
State
Demetrio Lemos, Hotel Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Magazine: "Revista do club Militar".
/
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P.P.7
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Budy
June 8, 1937
My dear Mr. Knauff:
tic
Your nice letter of May twenty-sixth
pleased the President very much. He wants you
to know that he is most grateful. for your friendly
expression of good will and that he appreciates
your courtesy in sending him the photograph of
your Clee Club.
The President sends his best wishes to
you and to your associates.
Very sincerely yours,
M. 4. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
J. Edgar Knauff, Esq.,
Drigatine,
es
New Jersey.
Euk
ereci
the finestman that everworked for
Elmer said that he had a lot of surprises
for ally. us and l hope that one is to meet you person-
AT A
shoute Mill
5/26/37
Brigantine, n.g.
my Dear President,
that I am to be a guest of the Honorable Elmer H. Wene
l am taking this time to write to you to tell you
at Washington on the 29th; 30th; 31 tivith the attantic
the power that elected him to congress and C.I.
County Glee Club which Elmer thinks was 50% of
Lafferty our county leader, thinks so too and he
calls it his baby of which l am the proud father
I he letter you sent to the national Democratic
Campaign was the cause of me being sent to Luf
ferty, and so the glue club was born.
club on your birthday but because of the floods
I thought would send you a pictureof the
and then hourors at that time I did not want
to bother you with trifling things,
l think this is the right time for, "it is never
too late to be sorry, never too late to mend, nev=
ev too late to send a taken to a friend."
I The ylee club is 100% for you and that is
how it wasborn, becaused wanted to helpelect
the finestman that ever worked for
Elmer said that he had a lot of surprises
for us and l hope that one is to meet you person-
ally.
may God give you grace enough tosolve all
of the problems that come before you, the pres-
ident of the greatest countryon God earth may
eternity. he also add another blessing; grace enough for
I am yoursincerest follower and everyone that
knows me calls meg. Edgar "Roserelt" Knowff, a
fast of which I am very proud
I will close asone who has simplicit faith in
F.D. Roosevelt, thatwill make good ifit be
God's will
I. Edgar Knauff.
June 23, 1937
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My dear Mr. Kavakos:
This will acknowledge your letter
of June eighteenth which will be brought to the
President's attention. Mearwhile, I want to thank
you in his behalf for your courtesy in sending him
the gifts to which you refer, and to assure you
6hat he will deeply appreciate the friendly thought
which your communication evidences.
Very sincerely yours,
M. 4. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
John K. Havakos, Esq.,
594 East 16th Street,
Brooklyn,
New York.
es all,
S-mace electric
prob button
do
vied
soul
If I sucreed with this one, Thave dozens
of others that I'll devote my time, for President improving
this worldin a small way. Mr.
I'm not doing this to try to advertise, but
NE
acksd 6-2337
DICTO-LITE
THE ILLUMINATED PUSH BUTTON
REPRESENTATIVES
594 EAST 16TH STREET
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
June
Sharle K
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Dear Mr. President:
This is my own invention
that I've been washing are for The past
eight years. I've finally patented it and
were putting it an The market shortly. (?hope)
Ian sending you a sample with
a name plate to match which Thope
you can have our of the electricious install,
are the pront door of the White House
Iam 29 yrs. old, and ever since should read
write I had my mindow improvements. Tenvied
inventors, and this is my first attemplas one
If I succeed with this one, Thave dozens
of others that I'll devote my time, for improving
this worldin a small way. Mr. President
I'm not doing this to try to advertise, but
merely for "yood- fuck." for that matter
you don't have to install the button acaywheres
as long as you good-luck.
as any time it yres out of order notify me
and I'll send you another one -
Very truly d yours,
John A. Kavakos.
P.S.
To take button out of box; press top of box
that the hole exceeds the white push tip,
so then slide berther with card board shelf out.
Holding buttor face downwards, pull off
cardboard shelf.-
June 30, 1937
PP7, q-K
My dear Mr. Keeton:
Your nice letter pleased the President
a great deal and he has asked me to thank you very
much indeed for that broom. He is glad to have
this token and wants you to know that he is most
grateful for your friendly good wishes.
I need hardly say that this broom
can be accepted only with the understanding
that there will be no publicity in connection
with its presentation.
Very sincerely yours,
arrin
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Harry Keeton, Esq.,
Box 1197,
Fort Worth,
Texas.
es
HARRY KEETON, BROOM SUPPLIES
MANUFACTURER AND WHOLESALE JOBBER
HARRY KEETON, BROOM SUPPLIES
Broom Handles, Broom Corn, Broom Supplies,
Brooms, Mops and Mattress Supplies
PHONE 2-5415
P. O. Box 1197
TEXAS the
FORT WORTH,
To
The President of the United States,
and 6/30/37
June is 29,1937 no
Dear President:
We have driven over 2000 miles to bring you a token
from the great State of Texas and the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
And it gives us great joy to present to you a nice
broom consisting of over 5000 broom straws of the very finest
fibre.
With this broom goes our good wishes that you will
continue to make a 'clean Sweep' of labor troubles, war clouds,
and the balancing of the budget.
May this broom render as good service as your
Excellency has rendered to the people of these United States.
God bless you and your good wife.
Hany Keeton
HARRY KEETON
Fort Worth, Texas
HARRY KEETON, BROOM SUPPLIES
MANUFACTURER AND WHOLESALE JOBBER
HARRY KEETON, BROOM SUPPLIES
Broom Handles, Broom Corn, Broom Supplies,
Brooms, Mops and Mattress Supplies
PHONE 2.5415
P.O. Box 1197
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
June 29, 1937
President of United States,
Dear President:
We have driven over 2000 miles to bring you a token
from the great State of Texas and the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
And it gives us great joy to present to you a nice
broom consisting of over 5000 broom straws of the very finest
fibre.
With this broom goes our good wishes that you will
continue to make a clean sweep of labor troubles, war clouds,
and the balancing of the budget.
May this broom render as good service as your
Excellency has rendered to the people of these United States.
God bless you and your good wife.
HARRY keeton,
Hany Keeton
Fort Worth, Texas
July 3, 1937.
pot
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My dear Senator Neely:
This will acknowledge the receipt
of your letter of July first, enclosing a com-
munication addressed to you by Mrs. D. B. Fouler
of Rosemont, West Virginia. We received a let-
ter from her a few days ago and have advised her
that the picture sent by Mr. Kolosky was re-
ceived and a letter of thanks sent to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHAND
Private Secretary
em
Honorable M. M. Neely,
United States Senate,
X
Washington, D. C.
her a few days mgd
Sidul we write
ed States Senate
MITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
hw Fatta
July 1, 1937
Honorable Marvin McIntyre
Secretary to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Secretary:
The enclosed communication from
Mrs. D. B. Fowler of Rosemont, West
Virginia, is self-explanatory.
With the best of wishes and the
kindest of regards, I am, always,
Faithfully yours,
mm,nedg
HENRY F. ASHURST, ARIZ., CHAIRMAN
WILLIAM H. KING, UTAH
M. M. NEELY, W. VA.
WILLIAM E. BORAH, IDAHO
FREDERICK VAN NUYS, IND.
GEORGE W. NORRIS, NEBR.
PATRICK MC CARRAN, NEV.
WARREN R. AUSTIN, VT.
M. M. LOGAN, KY.
FREDERICK STEIWER, OREG.
WILLIAM H. DIETERICH, ILL.
GEORGE MC GILL, KANS.
United States Senate
CARL A. HATCH, N. MEX.
EDWARD R. BURKE, NEBR.
KEY PITTMAN, NEV.
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
ToM CONNALLY, TEX.
JOSEPH c. O'MAHONEY, WYO.
JAMES H. HUGHES, DEL.
ho fatta
July 1, 1937
Honorable Marvin McIntyre
Secretary to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Secretary:
The enclosed communication from
Mrs. D. B. Fowler of Rosemont, West
Virginia, is self-explanatory.
With the best of wishes and the
kindest of regards, I am, always,
Faithfully yours,
mm,nedg
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Rasemont 206a Box 35
June 22/937
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Senety Healy
I take Pleasey
this evening to write
red
requard no a pictur that is
you a few lines in
Poe Izalasky made for
ight
Presentent Rosetzell-T
Sent-it to himple vember
& they never have hurd
from it yet they sent-
the pictur so
Hyde Park
new york
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es
time it-was a hond made
with the american Flog
2
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hand painted on it T mr
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the Enlarg Pictur People
seen the Rictur though
it was worth 35,000 40.00 ed
dalars For hond made it-
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all his self ex expt the
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glass he mode the frain ght
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My dear Joseph:
Your friendly note has been received
and the President asks me to thank you for your
courtesy in sending him your drawing. He wants
you to know that he appreciates your kind thought
of him and sends you his best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
TA
II. 4. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Joseph Kanowsky,
426 Potapsco Avenue,
Brooklyn,
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Maryland.
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Dear President Roosevelt, 7-7-0
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a pencil sketch of yourself
which I drew from I hope the Liber-
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John J. Kovacevich, Esq.,
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Arvin,
California.
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Buchly
August 6, 1937
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My dear Mr. Kovacevich:
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The President has asked me to drop you
a little line of thanks for your thoughtfulness
in sending him those splendid California grapes,
which you presented through the courtesy of
Congressman Kramer.
He is delighted to have them and wants
you to know of his very real appreciation.
Very sincerely yours,
The Elein
N. H. McINTYRE
Secretary to the President
John J. Kovacevich, Esq.,
Arvin,
RR
California.
Copy sent to Congressman Charles Kramer.
CHARLES kramer
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT
Congress of the United States
COMMITTEES:
CALIFORNIA
ACCOUNTS
IMMIGRATION
GRAYCE A. KILROY
house of Representatives
AND
NATURALIZATION
SECRETARY
PATENTS
Mashington, D. C.
August
Fifth
1937
Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House
My dear Mr. President:
Please accept with the compliments
of Mr. John J. Kovacevich of Arden, California, one
of the largest growers in California, this basket of
grapes.
You may have heard Leo Carillo at
some time tell the story of growing grapes in California
as large as pumpkins. These aren't those kind of
grapes but are of a smaller variety. However, you
will find this smallest variety that we grow very
delightful eating I am sure.
With renewed expression of my high
esteem, I remain,
Very sincerely yours,
C
CHARLES KRAMER, M. C.
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August 6, 1937
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My dear Mr. Keepers:
The President has asked me to thank
you for your courtesy in sending him those
pictures. He wants you to know that he appre-
ciates the friendly thought which prompted
your act.
Very sincerely yours,
TA
M. H. Monityre
Secretary to the President
W. Lloyd Keepers, Esq.,
575 Riverside Drive,
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New York, N.Y.
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August 13, 1937
My dear Mr. King:
The President thanks you very much
indeed for those fine peaches. He wants you to
know that he more than appreciates your kind
thought of him as well as your friendly 0X-
pression of good will.
Very sincerely yours,
TA
11. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Alabama.
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My dear Mr. Krisik:
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Your letter of August seventeenth has
been received and I want to thank you in the
President's behalf for your courtesy in sending
him the bust to which you refer. You may be
sure he deeply appreciates the friendly thought
which prompted your act.
Very sincerely yours,
II. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Reverend Alois A. Krisik,
859 Vine Street,
San Bernardino,
California.
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San Bernardino, Ca lif. Aug. 17, 1937.
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The Honorable
Franklin D.Roosvelt
President of the United States
White House
Washington, D.C.
My Dear Mr. President;-
Please accept this bust from me as the
symbol of my respect.
It is possible that the bust is not the
best similarity because I had not yet the pleasure
of meeting Your Honor, and only from the newspaper creat
prints which are 80 different I was able to
a conception.
Very Respectfully Yours
Alois
Retired Minister, ex W.P.A. artist.
Rev. Alois A.Krisik
859 Vine Street
San Bernardino, Calif.
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Ambassador to deliver to the President. Books are "Japan at the
Cross-roads" and "When Japan goes to War". -- President sent a Memo
to the Sec'y of State on Sept. 14th asking him to prepare a line of
thanks to Dr. Kung for the President's signature. --Ack. by the
President on Sept. 18, 1937.
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Your note of September twenty-third
has been received in the absence of the Presi-
dent and I shall be glad to give the silhouette
to him when he returns. I know he will deeply
appreciate your good wishes and your thought of
him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. C. LATTA
Executive Clerk
Joseph Aa Kreha, Esq.,
233 Nassau Avenue,
Brooklyn,
New York.
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accept it and will give it a place among your other
valued possessions.
Thanking you very kindly and extending to you
my best wishes, 1 am,
Very truly yours,
Joseph a. Kicha
Joseph A. Kreha
President Franklin D. Roosevelt,
White House,
Washington, D.C.
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614 Vernon Road, Stenton,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
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I want to thank you in his behalf for your kind
thought.
Very sincerely yours,
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Senator Homer T. Bone
c/o-President's Party at Tacoma, Washington
My Dear Senator:
I am sending in care of The Federal Secret Service men here
to you on the President's Special a hat which I have made
especially for the President, which I wish you would present
to him with my compliments and best wishes.
He might be interested to know that I have made hats for
Grover Cleveland, William Mc Kinley, Teddy Roosevelt,
Al Smith, Adlai Stevenson and many senators including
yourself and Joe Robinson.
It will give me great pleasure if the President will
wear the hat I have made for him with my own hands and hope
he will enjoy wearing it.
With kindest personal regards and hoping to see you when
you return to Tacoma, I remain,
Sincerely LEKghn yours,
K;kk
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October 8, 1937
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Through the courtesy of Senator Bone
the President has received the hat which you
were good enough to present to him. He has
asked me to thank you most cordially for the
friendly thought which prompted your act.
Very sincerely yours,
M. H. MCINTYRE
Secretary to the President
L. E. Kahn, Esq.,
Kahn Hat Manufacturing Company,
117g South Tenth Street,
Tacoma,
Washington.
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My dear Mr. Kerr:
Your letter of September twenty-fourth
has been received and I want to thank you in the
President's behalf for your courtesy in sending
him the copy of the book to which you refer.
Very sincerely yours,
New Clun
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Chester Brooke Kerr, Esq.,
Harcourt, Brace and Company,
383 Madison Avenue,
New York, N.Y.
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September 24, 1937.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Roosevelt:
We are taking the liberty of sending you an advance copy
of Eugene Lyons' ASSIGNMENT IN UTOPIA which we are publishing on
October 7th.
We feel sure that you will agree that not only is this a
compelling personal history but that it is a pertinent and lively
explanation of the news that has come out of Russia in the past
few months.
Yours sincerely,
Clerstar BROOKS Kerr
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Harcourt, Brace and Company.
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KRAFT, Fritz
October 25, 1937
PP7;
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My dear Mr. Kramer:
It was nice of you to send the Presi-
dent the copy of your book "I Bring You Joy", and
I want to thank you in his behalf for your cour-
tesy. You may be sure he deeply appreciates your
friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
Filicare
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
A. Ludlow Kramer, Esq.,
Westbury, Long Island,
New York.
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KRAFT, Fritz
Honolulu, Hawaii
10-14-37
Sent the President a first day cover (says he is sending
two and would like one returned to him); also enclosed eight pictures of
the President and his party. ---Only one postmarked first day cover
otteched and this naturned to lin an " or 1217
SPENCER, Mrs. Caroline S. (Mrs. C. Lorillard Spencer)
Newport, R. I.
November 9, 1937
Wrote Mr. McIntyre that yesterday she sent two barongs to the President, one barong
is from Chief Hadjan of Talipao District, Jolo, Sulu, Philippine Islands. Is en-
closing some hand-loomed handkerchiefs, for Mr. McIntyre. Is superstitious about
giving knives to those whose good will she values. -- The President wrote Mrs.
Spencer November 11, thanking her for the barongs, and enclosing a penny which he
thinks will even things up. -- Mr. McIntyre wrote Mrs. Spencer November 12, stating
that he knows that Mrs. McIntyre and his daughter will be delighted with the hand-
kerchiefs. Says the President certainly was interested in the barongs and in Mrs.
Spencer's note telling about them.
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KRAFT, Fritz
Honolulu, Hawaii
10-14-37
Sent the President a first day cover (says he is sending
two and would like one returned to him); also enclosed eight pictures of
the President and hispparty. ---Only one postmarked first day cover
attached and this was returned to Mr. Kraft on 11-24-37
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Norway.
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November 15, 1937
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November 15, 1937
My dear Dr. Koht:
It was very good of you to send me a
copy of "The Old Norse Sagas" with your gracious
personal inscription.
I an delighted to have the volume and
thank you ever so much for your Icind thought in
sending it to me.
Very sincerely yours,
Dr. Halvdan Koht,
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lly dear Mr. Knight:
Your note of November fifth has been
received and I want to thank you in the Presi-
dent's behalf for your courtesy in sending him
the picture to which you refer. I can assure
you that he appreciates the friendly spirit
which prompted your act.
Very sincerely yours,
Your
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Billy Knight, Esq.,
Dayton,
Tennessee.
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Dayton, Tennessee.
November, 5. 1937.
President, Frankling D. Roosevelt,
Washington, D.C.
Dear President:
Under a seperate cover I am sending a picture I made
for you, Thought maby you would appreciate it.
I am a boy 17 years of age. I live in Dayton, Tenn.
Am working my way through High School. Would be glad to hear from
you in regard to the picture whether it got there safe or not.
Any time it may come handy for you to remember a boy
like me it would be greatly appreciated.
Your friend.
Billy Knight.
Billy Knight.
P.P.
November 15, 1937
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My dear Mr. Kunzman:
X 254
The President has asked me to thank you
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very happy to accept the ministure replica of the
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old Bible upon which George Washington took the
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90
States.
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of the circumstances under which the original Bible
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came to be used for the first insugural ceremony.
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Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
X
Charles M. Kunzmon, Esq.,
St. John's Lodge No. 1,
Free and Accepted Masons,
X
93-25 210th Place,
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Bellaire, Long Island,
New York.
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Very sincerely,
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Charles m. Kunzman
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November 12, 1937
12/29/37
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Dear Mr. Mearns:
With the return of the accompanying letter
from Charles M. Kunzman will you advise me concern-
ing the accuracy of his statements about the Bible
upon which George Washington took the oath of office
and suggest what may be meant by the "miniature
replica" to which the writer refers.
Very sincerely yours,
William D. Hassett
Assistant to MR. EARLY
Mr. David C. Mearns,
Superintendent, Reading Room,
Library of Congress,
Washington, D.C.
Enclosure.
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Let. to Pres., 11/1/37 from Chas. M. Kunzman, Master, St. Johns Lodge No. 1,
AN.M, 93-25 210th P1., Bellaire, L.I.,N.Y. Says they possess historic Bible
upon which Geo. Wash. took oath of office. It has been only on rare occasions
that replicas of this ancient Bible have been presented to others than member
of their lodge. Has decided to send "miniature replica" of this Bible to the
Pres. Will also present an account of the circumstances under which the
original Bible came to be used for the first inaugural ceremony.
HAH/CMK
Very sincerely,
Charles m. Kunzman
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St. Johns
CHARLES M. KUNZMAN
MASTER
93-25 - 210TH PLACE
bellaire, L. 1., N.Y.
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TELEPHONE
WILLOW REASON
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November 1st, 1937
Honourable Franklin Delano Roosevelt
White House
Washington, District of Columbia
Sir:
Saint John's Lodge, Number One, Free and
Accepted Masons, of the State of New York, is
the possessor of the historic Bible upon which
George Washington took the oath of office as
the first President of the United States. It
has been only on very rare occasions that rep-
licas of this ancient Bible have been presented
to others than members of this Lodge.
I have long held great admiration for your
principles and for the manner in which you have
carried them out in actual policy. After delib-
erating with myself to find a suitable means of
expressing this admiration, I have decided to
offer to you a miniature replica of this Bible,
which was presented to me by Saint John's Lodge
several years ago.
If you will honor me by accepting this
gift, I should be glad to present to you an
account of the circumstances under which the
original Bible came to be used for the first
inaugural ceremony.
I await your pleasure in this matter.
HAH/CMK
Very sincerely,
Charles m. Kunzman
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
READING ROOMS
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WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF READING ROOMS
November 13 1937
Dear Mr. Hassett:
In response to your letter of November 12, 1937, the
following information has been found with reference to the Bible on which
George Washington took the oath of office as President of the United States
in 1789:-
The History of the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration, volume
III, Literature Series, published in 1932 by the United States George Washing-
ton Bicentennial Commission, contains (p. 657) the statement that 'The Bible
belonged to the St. John's Masonic Lodge, No. 1, of New York City and is still
in the possession of that Lodge.'
Clarence Winthrop Bowen, in an article entitled 'The Inauguration of
Washington', published in The Century Magazine for April, 1889, (p. 828-830,
passim) has written that:-
... Just before the oath was to be administered it was
discovered that no Bible was in Federal Hall. Luckily [Chancellor
Robert R.] Livingston, a Grand Master of Free Masons, knew that
there was one at St. John's Lodge in the City Assembly Rooms near
by, and a messenger [Major Jacob Morton] was dispatched to borrow
the Bible, which is to-day the property of St. John's Lodge No. 1,
the third oldest Masonic lodge in the United States. ... The Bible
is bound in red morocco with gilt ornamentation and edges and
silver clasps, and is 11 inches high, 9 wide, and 3½ thick. ...
The Bible was published in London by Mark Baskett in 1767 and
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
READING ROOMS
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF READING ROOMS
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contains a large picture of George II, besides being handsomely
illustrated with biblical scenes. The page of the Bible which
Washington kissed is also indicated by the leaf being turned
down....
In a pamphlet entitled, 'Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of
the Foundation of St. John's Lodge, No. I of the Ancient and Honorable
Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New-York' New
York... 1858, appears (p. 36) the following paragraph:
...
Brother Jacob Morton was upon duty, and acted as one
of the Marshals of the day, at the inauguration of General
Washington, as first President of the United States, which
took place in this city on the 30th of April, 1789. The
oath of office was administered to the President, by our
Grand Master, Livingston, and the Bible upon which it was
taken, was deposited, as a valuable relic, in St. Johns'
Lodge, No. 1, of which Judge Morton was then Worshipful
Master, and in the Grand Lodge of the State of New York,
Grand Secretary ...
By 'miniature replica' I presume Mr. Kunzman means a reproduction of the
inaugural Bible reduced in size of format by some photographic process.
Very sincerely yours,
DCMeans.
D. C. Mearns
Acting Superintendent of Reading Rooms.
Mr. William D. Hassett
Assistant to Mr. Early
The White House
WASHINGTON D. C.
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November 18, 1937
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My dear Mr. Kirby:
Your letter of November fourth has
been received and I want to thank you in the
President's behalf for the chair, a product of
your own handiwork. I can assure you that he
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will greatly appreciate the friendly spirit
which prompted you to send 1t to him.
Due to the tremendous pressure upon
the President's time, I an Indeed sorry it will
not be possible to arrange for a photograph such
as you request. However, I have pleasure in send-
ing you a picture of the President herewith.
Very sincerely yours,
IS. 4. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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Joseph L. Kirby, Esq.,
General Delivery,
Coral Gables,
Florida.
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November 4, 1937
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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Nov 6 10 07 AM '37
Honorable F.D. Roosevelt
The President
RECEIVED
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I to am send sending you a chair I made of two vegetable cases. I
work. When this to you because I think it is demonstrative of your am eager
much I two send am empty making if it to cases. me. you one request. I took Now will over prosperity have Have this it your country enlarged. abounds picture it everywhere. I didn't am taken afraid have in this much I am chair asking on these and good
I I ask for your Mother's picture also. I note she is about too
age. the was born February 14, 1864. I am the J. L. Kirby that sent you my
in little banty rooster a few years back. My heart is throbbing
anticipation of your kind acceptance of my request.
Respectfully yours,
Joseph Lital Kirby
gureph. Litus Risby
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November 29, 1937
My dear Mr. Kaikini:
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The President has received the in-
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scribed copy of your book of poems and he
wants you to know that he deoply appreciates
the friendly thought which prompted you to
send 1t to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
P. R. Kailcini, Esq.,
Khar,
Bombay 21,
India.
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December 1, 1937
Buch
My dear Mr. Kelly:
In the absence of the President, I
want to acknowledge receipt of the miniature bench
which you sent to him. I know that he would want
me to thank you ever so much for the friendly
thought which prompted your act.
Very sincerely yours,
M. 4. Lelland
PRIVATE SECRETARY
John & Kelly, Esq.,
1219 40th Street,
St. Petersburg,
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Florida.
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Thanks
12-1-37
MRS LARRABEE
FOR THE PRESIDENT
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11.29.37 1937
FROM John N. Kelly
1219 40th. St. St. Petersburg,
REMARKS
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7, 1937.
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Trusting you will be able to come to
our City and try one of them, I am,
Sincerely yours,
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John N. Kelly
1219 40 St, South,
St. Petersburg,
Florida.
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Nov. 27, 1937.
Hon. President of U.S.A. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Washingtonk D. C.
Mr. President:
This little token is to welcome
you to St. Petersburg. These are very
historic and very magic. No doubt you have
heard something about them.
Trusting you will be able to come to
our City and try one of them, I am,
Sincerely yours,
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John N. Kelly
1219 40 St, South,
St. Petersburg,
Florida.
JNK/IH
November 30, 1937
My dear Mr. Kelly:
This will acknowledge the receipt of
your letter of November twenty-seventh to the
President. Thank you very much in his behalf for
your thoughtfulness in writing.
Very sincerely yours,
M. H. McINTYRE
Secretary to the President
John N. Kelly, Esq.,
1219 Fortieth Street, South,
St. Petersburg,
Florida.
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December 17, 1937
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My dear Mr. Kelly:
The President has asked me to thank
you ever so much for your courtesy in sending
him a copy of your book "Treasure Mountain".
He wants you to know that he deeply appreciates
your friendly thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
II. A. LeHand
AM Lanaber
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Eric P. Kelly, Esq.,
Dartmouth College,
Hanover,
New Hampshire.
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THE WHIT Hanover, N.H.
Dartmouth College
DEC 16 1937
RECEIVED
Dec. 14, 1937
His Excellency Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States
Dear Mr. President:
As my book Treasure Mountain was not included on the list of books
selected for the White House, and since I know that you like books
of this type, I am sending you one.
From a great admirer
Very sincerely
Ein P. Kelly
I know that you like the West, Indians and Cowboys and hidden treasures.
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December 21, 1937
Barks
Gentlemen:
Will you please let ne make this be-
lated acknowledgemt of the carton of strawberrics
which you were good enough to send to the Presi-
dent. I regret to say that the matter was evi-
dently overlooked in the mass of mail received in
this office and just came to light today. I am
indeed sorry.
Please lot me assure you that the
President greatly enjoyed the berries and that
he deeply appreciates your friendly thought of
him.
Very sincerely yours,
to Hourr
11. A.LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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New Albany,
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December 22, 1937
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My dear Mrs. Kessler:
Just a little personal note to
express my thanks for the friendly thought
which prompted you and Mr. Selden to pre-
sent to me that very interesting memento
of Dry Tortugas. I am pleased to have
this little token with such an historical
association, and do appreciate your kind-
ness in the matter.
With my best wishes for 8 Merry
Christmas and a Bright New Year,
Very sincerely yours,
noted
Mrs. Vera Kerr Kessler,
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Port Orange,
Florida.
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Ray Selden, Selden Bldg., Daytona Beach, Fla.
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December 22, 1937
My dear Mr. Selden:
I am delighted to have that inter-
esting memento which you and Mrs. Kessler
were good enough to send me, and I want you
to know that I more than appreciate your
nice thought of me.
Ever so many thanks, and the best
of good wishes for the holiday season.
Very sincerely yours,
Honorable Ray Selden,
Selden Building,
Daytona Beach,
Florida.
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Mrs. Vera Kerr Kessler, Port Orange, Fla.
December 30, 1937
P.P.F. q-K
My dear Mr. Kakazu:
This will acknowledge receipt of the
coffee which you were good enough to send to the
President. He thanks you ever so much for your
courtesy and has asked me to convey his best
wishes to you for a happy and prosperous New
Year.
Very sincerely yours,
gan any
M.A.LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
H. Kakazu, Esq.,
Kailua,
Kona,
Hawaii.
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December 30, 1937
My dear Miss Kharibian:
The President has received your nice
card of holiday greetings and he thanks you very
much indeed for that lovely hand-made sweater, He
appreciates the friendly thought which prompted
you to present it to him and has asked me to con-
vey his best wishes to you for a happy New Year.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
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PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Alyce Kharibian,
34 Averton Street,
Roslindale,
Massachusetts.
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Happy New
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Hiways ,
Nur hanutes
Honorable John W. Kern, X 143
United States Board of Tax Appeals,
Constitution Avenue at 12th Street,
Washington, D. C.
May Christmas bring you
all the joys
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The season always sends
And richly blessed
with all that's best-
Good health, good cheer,
good friends,
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Good fortune too, in all you do
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In the year that's on the way,
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Where blessings new
will come to you
With every glad new day.
alyce Khorihian
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Always sincerely,
Ann hanutes
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Honorable John W. Kern,
United States Board of Tax Appeals,
Constitution Avenue at 12th Street,
Washington, D. C.
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P.P.7.
December 31, 1937.
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Dear John:-
I am delighted with my book
on American Sailing Ships. It is a joy
and a grand addition to my Naval collection.
Thank you ever so much.
My best wishes to you and
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yours for the New Year.
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Always sincerely,
and hanutes
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Honorable John W. Kern,
United States Board of Tax Appeals,
Constitution Avenue at 12th Street,
Washington, D. C.
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December 31, 1937
P.P.7. q-K
My dear Mr. and Mrs. Keosaian:
The President has asked me to acknowl=
edge your letter of December twenty-fourth and
to express his appreciation of your courtesy in
sending him the beautiful token of bead work.
He thanks you ever 80 mich for your friendly
holiday good wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
WH
Museum
M.A. LeMand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mr. and Mrs. Keosaian,
1488 Bryant Avenue,
Bronx, New York, N. Y.
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Mr. and Mrs. Keosaian
1488 Bryant venue
Bronx, New York.
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December 24, 1937.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Beader
New Honorable Mr. President:
DEC RECEIVED 28 1937
May we take this joyous occasion to extend
your Honor our sincere and heartfelt wishes for a
happy Christmas season and another year of the
crowning success that your administration thus far
has been. The New Deal under your kind and loving
leadership has elevated the populace to higher
standards of living and thoughts.
With an earnest desire to see your great
humanitarian work continue and flourish, and as a
token of our profound awe and admiration for your
untiring, self-sacrificing efforts to make this
glorious country justify your high ideals, we offer
you a replica of your guiding star, the "American Flag",
which we fashioned from beads for your Honor's pleasure,
Proud to have your Honor for our President,
and thankful to serve you, we are,
most respectfully yours,
mr. and Mrs, Keosaian
P.S. The replica was boxed and shipped to the White
House on Tuesday, December 21, SO that it would reach
Washington by Christmas.
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December 31, 1937
Backly
Rundschan
P.P.7.
My dear Mr. Kreye:
Your letter of December twentieth,
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to the President has been received. I shall
be glad to bring the enclosed publication to
his attention and I know he will deoply ap-
preciate your thoughtfulness in sending it to
him. Please let me thank you ever so much,
in his behalf, for your kindness in the matter.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
George Kreye, Esq.,
1410 Yale Station,
New Haven,
Connecticut.
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Washington, D.C.
THE YALE GERMAN REVIEW
HN H. ARRINGTON
F.H. VON SCHLEINITZ
HAUPTSCHRIFTLEITER
SCHRIFTLEITER
H. K. HOCHSCHWENDER
SCHRIFTLEITER
Thank
OSCAR A. HAAC
SCHRIFTLEITER
and
Die Eli Rundschau
12/3/
1410 YALE STATION
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NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Decamber 20, 1937
To the President of the United States.
Sir:
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Please accept this copy of the "Eli Rundschau", "The Yale
198-a
German Review" with the compliments of the editorial staff.
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The publication aims to further student interest in the
study of German by publishing the best examples of under-
graduate writing in German about sport, music, art, literature
and science, anything in the realm of student interest except
politics.
It also hopes to stimulate undergraduate in the German
Club and to serve as a medium of expression and a field of
activity for the German Clubs in other school and colleges.
For the editorial staff
George Kreye
Founder
Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Pres
generity.
December 31, 1937
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My dear Mr. Kunzman:
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The President has received your letter
of December ninsteenth and thanks you very much
indeed for your friendly thought in sending
the Miniature replica of that old Bible to him.
He is indeed glad to have it and has X noted with
interest the historical data which accompanied
your letter.
The President appreciates your holiday
greetings and sends his best wishes to you for
the New Year.
Very sincerely yours,
amin animally
M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Charles M. Kunzman, Esq.,
93-25 210th Place,
Bellaire, Long Island,
New York.
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St. Johns Lodge No.1.A.I.II.
(F&AM)
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CHARLES M. KUNZMAN
MASTER
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WILLOW SEQUINSI REASON MASSACHUSETTS N.F.
TELEPHONE
HOLLIS 5-4255-R
93-25 210TH PLACE
BELLAIRE. L. 1., N. Y.
December 19, 1937
Dear Mr. President:
I am enclosing an account of the
circumstances under which the original Bible
came to be used by George Washington for the
first inaugural ceremony. You will receive
under separate cover the miniature replica
of the old Bible upon which George Washington
took the oath of office as the first President
of the United States. I trust that this Book
will be a source of interest to you.
May I extend the greetings of the
season to you.
Very sincerely yours,
Charbs m. Kanzman
Honourable Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
White House,
Washington,
District of Columbia,