Letter from William Adams Delano to President Harry S. Truman

2-7 WM ADAMS DELANO DELANO & ALDRICH TEL.CALEOONIA 5-5850-1 GEO. A.LICHT CABLE ADDRESS H.S. WATERBURY ARCHITECTS "DELRICH, NEW YORK" ALEXANDER MOILVAINE GEO. T. LICHT 126 EAST THIRTY-EIGHTH STREET JOHN W. WATERBURY NEW YORK 16 February 6, 1948. My dear Mr. President: Your letter of January 30th, in which you accepted our suggestion for the plastic floor, was gratefully received. I am sure this floor will be more satisfactory than any tile floor. Since the awnings that hang from the balcony are an inte- gral part of the scheme, and will assume real importance in the final public judgment, I want to be sure that the material, design and operation of these awnings are beyond criticism. I have been at great pains to investigate material manufacturers, awning-makers, and ail-makers. Mr. Ratsey, who designed and installed the awnings on your yacht, has been particularly helpful in indicating some of the pitfalls to be avoided. Before the contract is let, I should value an opportunity to explain what we propose. When I have gathered together all the information and samples I will call Mr. Connally for an appointment. I note what you said in your letter about the plastic floor and the necessity of having it installed as soon as conditions permit. I have written the manufacturers to make sure that they will be on the job whenever it is possible to do the work, and we have just received es RECORDS SERVICE' C.C CONTINUED