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January the Fifteenth
1949
ly dear Mrs. Longoria:
It was impossible for me to express to
you in my telegram yesterday the deep sympathy I feel
for you in this hour. I am honored to have some small
share in maling possible your husband's reburial in
Arlington National Cemetery, where many of our most
honored heroes lie buried.
I know your heart would be warmed if you
could read and hear the many, many kind and thoughtful
expressions of unselfish sympathy which have come to my
office. A family from San Antonio and another from
El Paso called to tell me they would like to have you
stay in their homes, if you could come here for the
services. Others have called to ask if they might pay
for your travel expenses from your home to Washington.
We want to be helpful to you in every
way possible. Just for your information, I am enclos-
ing soue information about the Arlington Cemetery and
about the funerals conducted there. I feel you will be
interested in this.
Of course, as you lonow, the boat bearing
your husband's body did not arrive in San Francisco
until yesterday. It will be some time yet before the
body reaches Washington, but the proper officials have
promised to notify us soon about the date of arrival
and when the funeral may be held. Tie will notify you,
so that you can make the final decisions. I would like
to know, however, if you can come.
My only desire is to be helpful, when-
ever and however you call upon me. Your wishes will
guide me in all that I do, and I will be glad to do all
that I possibly can.
With my heartfelt sympathy for you and
your family.
Sincerely,
Lyndon B. Johnson
lfr. Beatrice Longoria
Three Rivers, Texas
103 arb
Nor - Longoria, Telix
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