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82-2 July 31, 1947 My dear Thomas: I am indeed sorry that we cannot do as you ask in your letter to the President. During these busy days when the pressure upon his time is so great, we have found it neces- sary to ask that he be excused from complying with requests for his autograph. I know that you will understand. # Very sincerely yours, MATTHEW J. CONNELLY Secretary to the President Thomas Flynn, 192 Douglas Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y. vb