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Some other subjects of letters:
What - S for or
is President's middle name initial Solomon Shippe, grandfathers
he has no middle name
Want description of White House
Explanation of something from Constitution
Reapplication for RFC loan
One writer wants to borrow $30 - has written through the years about
getting $250 from Seaboard RR Co. when her husband was killed working for RR
Various people want him to come to live in their cities or state
Associations, clubs, write asking for some consolation - full of fears
Other correspondents want:
picture of White House
picture of President
Autograph
One letter to President enclosing letter from son saying not to worry about
him, he can spot a gold digger mile off, copy of father's letter to son,
saying aren't many girls like Margaret Truman, letter to President wanting
to arrange a meeting.
Want stateside duty for childbirth
I have the same birthday you do Mr. President
please send biographical sketch
want disability compensation or social security or thank for social security
already have
did not support - appreciate transition
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