Letter from James Burns and Others to President Harry S. Truman, with a Reply from William D. Hassett

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Caft recausey 3-B October 21, 1949 End H apperly My dear Itr. Burns: Your letter of October eighteenth to the President has been received by hin and he asks me to thank you for your thought in writing in behalf of Nr. Robert Haggerty, whom you recom- mend for appointment as Director of the Census. The President wishes you to know that he will give consideration to your endorsement. Very sincerely yours, TRUMAN 5. ARCHIVES AND RECORDS WILLIAM D. HASSETT e Es COVER 5 SERVICE" Secretary to the President B Mr. Jance As Burns, Chairman, Thirteenth Congressional District Democratic Organization, 2066 Penobscot Building, Detroit 26, Michigan. MR. DAWSON: