Cropley, Ralph E. (Doc.), 1932-1941

PSF Cropley, Ralph E. (Doc). - 1932-1941- Subject File Box 142 PSF EXECUTIVE MANSION Croplay ALBANY Box 142 October 28, 1932. Dear Doo: Just a line to thank you for your many letters. Do be careful what you say as Missy now cannot possibly open the mail and it consequently is read by some of the girls here in the Mansion and if they read your letters through, the hair would rise on the back of their necks. Sincerely yours, F.SR Mr. Ralph E. Cropley, 124 Beechwood Road, Summit, New Jersey. - PSF COPY THE WHITE HOUSE Cropley WASHINGTON December 28, 1934. Dear Doc:- I know you will want me to be quite frank with you. Letters come from you couched in language which I am not only ashamed to read myself but which I blush to think have to be read by any member of my staff or my family. Language unbecoming a gentleman in dis- tinctly distasteful to me whether I occupy the office of President or whether I am in private life. I an forced to write this because, quite frankly, I am so disgusted that it is the only thing to do. Very sincerely yours, (SIGNED) FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Ralph C. Cropley, Esq., 124 Beechwood Road, Summit, New Jersey. Letter sent from President to Ralph C. Cropley Dated--January 5, 1955. January 5, 1938. Dear Doos The Leviathan has arrived and is really lovely. You did a grand job on it. I am sure you know how much I enjoy those little models. Dozaply In regard to your letter of December thirtieth, in which you sound as if you felt that you had been neglected, I feel that I must write you perfectly frankly and tell you that I really do not read all of your letter each week. Apparently you have no conception of the amount of mail which I must read. As a matter of fact, letters from my own family, which come to ne unopened, stay on my deak someti es two or three days before I get a chance to read them. Two OF three page typewritten letters, which do not have to do with Government affairs, are simply out as far as I am concerned. Of course, I appreciate your writing me and know how much time you put into the letters but if you will stop and think about it, I am sure you will understand my position. As I know your letters usually have a story which cannot be seen by anyone in the office, I must tell you, quite frankly, that your letters go promptly into the waste basket. I hope this letter finds you feeling much better. It carries with it my best wishes for the New Year. Always sincerely, Ralph C. Cropley, Esq., 124 Beechwood Road, Summit New Jersey. now 80 PU202 19 104672. TOTOR IV NON 150 300 1 5. 2" Jase DOBS Dog: SOUP 2" so 0" 0205301 ter sent from President to Ralph C. Cropley this is carbon Capy ted-January 5, 1935. made for 20 January 5, 1935. Dear Doc: The Leviathan has arrived and is really lovely. You did a grand job on it. I an sure you know how much I enjoy those little models. In regard to your letter of December thirtieth, in which you sound as if you felt that you had been neglected, I feel that I must write you perfectly frankly and tell you that I really do not read all of your letter each week. Apparently you have no conception of the amount of mail which I must read. As a matter of fact, letters from my own family, which come to me unopened, stay on my desk sometimes two or three days before I get a chance to read them. Two or three page typewritten letters, which do not have to do with Government affairs, are simply out as far as I am concerned. of course, I appreciate your writing me and know how much time you put into the letters but if you will stop and think about it, I am sure you will understand my position. As I know your letters usually have a story which cannot be seen by anyone in the office, I must tell you, quite frankly, that your letters go promptly into the waste basket. I hope this letter finds you feeling much better. It carries with it my best wishes for the New Year. Always sincerely, Ralph C. Cropley, Esq., 124 Beechwood Road, Summit, New Jersey. PSF Croply THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON B+ 142 August 1, 1935. Dear Doc:- No. 1. I do not think I have ever met Nelson Rockefeller and it would be much better if you could get Kermit to arrange some way for you to meet him. No. 2. I am not in the least bit opposed to an exhibit in Radio City but why not dress the exhibit up under the auspices of the Museum of the City of New York? It would be grand if they could take you on to run the show. The model of the "Mauretania" they say 1s very popular at the Smithsonian. As ever yours, AMP Ralph C. Cropley, Esq., 124 Beechwood Road, Summit, New Jersey. PSF B*1* THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 26, 1935. Dear Doc:- That question of a Marine Museum has been often discussed. The New York Historical Society wanted to do it many years ago -- 80 did India House -- do did Port Society -- BO did the Metropolitan Museum, etc. As I remember it, when the Museum of the City of New York was started six or eight years ago, all, or most of the people interested, decided that this Museum should include the Maritine history as well. That means exhibiting models of ships which have been running to and from the port of New York, whether these ships were American flag or foreign flag. Therefore, instead of trying something new in Radio City, why not see the people who run the Museum of the City of New York? Incidentally, they have a number of my models on exhibit there. They can take loans of models as well as gifts. I hope all goes well with you and that you have had a grand trip. I meant to send you a line but in the rush you had actually got away. Always sincerely, Ralph C. Cropley, Esq., H.R 124 Beechwood Road, Summit, New Jersey. PSF THE WHITE HOUSE Cropley WASHINGTON August 22, 1935. Dear Mr. Cropley:- The President asks me to thank you for your two letters. He cannot possibly, much as he should like to, go into the question of Decentralization of Industry but suggests that you talk it over with the Secretary of Commerce. If you wish us to, we shall be glad to arrange an appointment. Unfortunately the President has not an evening free. In fact, in these closing days of the Congress he works most of the night. Very sincerely yours, m.a.L.Hand M. A. Le Hand PRIVATE SECRETARY Ralph 0. Cropley, Esq., 124 Beechwood Road, Summit, New Jersey. PSF THE WHITE HOUSE cropley WASHINGTON August 28, 1935. Dear Mr. Cropley:- I have been glad to call the office of the Secretary of Commerce and have arranged an appointment for you and Mr. Hill for Thursday morning, September fifth, at eleven o'clock. Very sincerely ma.LHind yours, M. A. Le Hand PRIVATE SECRETARY Ralph C. Cropley, Esq., 124 Beechwood Road, Summit, New Jersey. THE WHITE HOUSE Propley WASHINGTON Hyde Park, N. Y., September 10, 1935. Dear Mr. Cropley:- Just a line to tell you that, as you know, the President was not in Washington when you were there and your letter arrived after I had left, as I spent two days in New York before coming to Hyde Park. Very sincerely yours M. A. Le Hand PRIVATE SECRETARY Ralph C. Cropley, Esq., The Port of New York Authority, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, N. Y. 124 BeechwoodRd Summet N.J *1218 WHITEHALL of HOTEL METROPOLE. LONDON,W.C.2. Oct6-1935 Dear Strepter:- to rain - Jun Runn the Bund. Before Lis a vile Sunday -cold - trying we on the des k s tands a rey good model of the Mersed "mainstania". is keling the world what a hard on this floor my dear sen her m law twice she has in life, her seef this Trying to ruvoke momeu sympathy. are. for know how same a suift such on the jaw to has just are Really what they wake They don't mean to vr a uagger, need but is them sriaf out 1 it. 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I'm heard wishing further from Ryrer about" 1 Industry "X northing firm gan. on it, tut as mth all the yter I'm been offered 25$ a word to write 9'r had s nice you're teem m Juner, at I hare Fearualy declined. least gave your we me much of credit, that my affection for you has we caused we not to use you for friends here done. hall, 9 love you my own gain as wont or your + they don't Itad dumer in Thrus day at the time 9 Roomes, Pres of the Rehigh daughter universally valley R. R. L. he is 35 year ord Cheero you hig hum & many fish. Doc. P.S Trust missy is learning cm to A stick un the tach or a hore x not fall go as she's here doing.