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EDWARD F. NEILD
Texas EASTERN BUILDING
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
13 April 1949
Dear Mr. President:
I am sure that the following
thought in connection with the reconstruc-
tion of the White House is not new to you
and it is probable that it cannot be con-
sidered, but 1 wish to present it for
what it may be worth.
After study of the conditions
which are involved and the results which
can be achieved, it is my opinion that
the best solution would be the erection
of a modern residence for the President,
separate from the White House, and that
the latter be restored to its original
plan, insofar as possible, for use as an
historical monument or for other suitable
purpose.
With very best wishes, I am
TROMAN
Sincerely,
age
ARRECOROS
Ed
SERVICE'
Es
Edward F. Neild
EFN/1s
The Honorable Harry S. Truman
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C.
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