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280 IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 17, 1945. Following is the text of a letter which the President has received from Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt: "April 16, 1945. "My dear Mr. President: "There have been many thousands of letters, telegrans and carda sent to me and my children which have brought great comfort and consolation to all of us. This outpouring of affectionate thought has touched us all deeply and we wish it were possible to thank each and everyone individually. "My childron and I feel in view of the fact that we are faced with a paper shortage and are asked not to use paper when it can be avoided, that all we Me cen would do is therefore to expreas consider our appreciation great favor if you collectively. it a would be kind enough to express our gratitude for us. "Sincerely yours, "ELEANOR ROOSEVELT" COPY

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