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PPF 9
|PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE
Gifts C
Jan. -Feb. 1936
PPF900137
January 8, 1936
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Birthday greetings to the President from the following are filed - Jan.
1936 P.P.F. 310 and initial of writer.
GILES, G. T., (sends
BOLIN, Carol Jean,
JOY, Leslie Wells,
Sheffield, Ala. candy)
Waterloo, Ia.
Mountain L akes, N.J.
MOSER, Myra,
NORRIS, Gerald,
WELLS, Ruth,
Kansas City, Mo.
Newark, Ohio.
Mariba, Ky.
CERONE, Joseph,
MACALUSO, Pearl Blanche, GAULDIN, Louis,
New York, N.Y.
Gary, Ind.
Leaksville, N.C.
LEWIS, Lemoine,
DREWE, Freddie,
OSWALD, Anne F.,
P.P.F. q-c
Carlsbad, N.M.
Lewisville, Tex.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
WILKINS, Bobby Glenn,
DESECKI, Eleanor,
MURRAY, Herbert,
Wichita Falls, Tex.
Chicago, Ill.
Waddington, N.Y.
KIRKSEY, Leah Mae,
crowley, John,
WOOD, Eleanore T ean,
Dallas, N.C.
Islip, N.Y.
Clifton Forge, Va.
STORY, Virginia,
WELCHERT, Kathleen,
RUSSELL, Mary Jane,
Lake City, Ark.
Dubuque, Ia.
Eastport, Md.
SALLEE, Jimmie,
RAY, Bonnie Jean,
WILSON, Joan,
Morton, Minn.
Clinton, Ohio.
Evansville, Ind.
SHERIDAN, Sue Alys,
McDOUGALD, Mike,
BRICHETTO, Kathleen,
Carteret, N.J.
Clito, Ga.
Chicago, Ill.
SPENCER, Mary Jean,
BREVIN, Anita,
MARTIN, Hugh J., (asks for
Ajlune, Wn.
Cambridge, Mass.
Martinsburg, West stamps)
WINTERS, Richard J.,
petersen, Miriam,
ratterman, Leo A.,
Point Pleasant, West Va. Phila., Pa.
Louisville, Ky.
SARACO, Rose,
LEYEDELERN, Lawrence,
REEVES, Gertrude,
Phila., Pa.
Kelley's Island, Ohio.
Washington, D.C.
ARMSTRONG, Katherine,
WARDEN, Doris,
LOUCKS, Ralph,
Saltillo, Miss.
Detroity Mich.
M Tuscan School,
WALLACE, Robert,
reeves, Frank,
Maplewood, N.J.
Bradgate, Ia.
Narberth, Pa.
GOUZE, Ethel Mae,
PIESTER, Everett L.,
KOSPI, Dolly,
Detroit, Mich.
Lexington, Neb.
Jersey City, N.J.
BULISK, Mildred,
SHEEHAN, Helen,
FREEMAN, Forest,
Oneonta, N.Y.
Newport, R.I.
Blackwater, Mo.
POOLE, Sonny Boy,
OLIVER, Irvin C.,
OWENS, Edna,
North, S.C.
Gloversville, N.Y.
Paducah, Ky.
veldt, Tina,
DeANGELO, Dominick,
WILLIAMS, Thelma,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Wamesit, Mass.
Manchester, Ala.
BOWERSOCK, Betty,
KLEIN, Gertrude,
BROWN, Portia Kate,
Parkersburg, West Va.
Hastings, Neb.
Sumter, S.C.
HERMAN, Franklin Edwin,
KORNMAN, Milton A. (req. Terry, Imogean,
Lebanon, Pa.
West Haven, Conn. photo) St. Louis, Mo.
De VAULT, Lila Lee,
IRWIN, Robert,
BAER, Frederick, Jr.,
Sparks, Kans.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Callicoon, N.Y.
ATWELL, Helen,
BARNES, Karleta Fae,
RICHARDI, Mary,
Topeka, Kans.
Wanette, Okla.
Brockton, Mass.
sakelson, Arthur D. (Requests
Chicago, Ill. auto. or photo)
SEE P.P.F. 310-initial of writer or organization.
January 8, 1936
west
CLARK, Hilda
Goldson, Oregon,
January 6, 1936.
Writes President enclosing newspaper clipping re the death of
Col. Fay W. Stevens, in whose home she lives. States that Col. Stevens,
before his death, was trying to locate a horse for the President to ride,
as he thought the President would be much benefitted by this. Further
states that the horse that the Colonel had in mind was to have been pure
white with silver mane and tail. Also speaks of a cane the Colonel had
for the President which was to have been silver mounted.-Miss LeHand, on
Jan. 17, wrote Miss Clark expressing President's condolence re the death
of Col. Stevens and his appreciation for the clipping and her letter.
P.P.F
SEE P.P.F. 3148
9-C
January 8, 1936
P.P.A
January 6, 1936
G-C
My dear Mrs. Courtney:
It was mighty nice of you to send
the President that delicious pudding and he
wants you to know that he greatly appreciates
your kind thought of him. He sends you his
very best wishes for the New Year.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
Without
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mrs James Courtney,
P. 0. Box 494
Spokane,
es
Washington.
January 8, 1936
po.7. q-c
January 7, 1936.
Dear Howard:
Please forgive me for dictating
this letter but I want to tell you how much I
enjoyed those very special cigars. You were
more than kind to think of me.
My best wishes to you for the
New Year.
Very sincerely yours,
Honorable Howard S. Cullman,
161 Front Street,
New York, N. Y.
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January 8, 1936
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January 7, 1956.
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Dear Marian and Nancy:
Just a note do thank you for the
box of cream peppermints. They are very bad
for my figure but I love them!
The foot scraper is a beauty and
will go to Warm Springs with me where it will
be really useful.
Very sincerely yours,
Misses Nancy Cook and Marian Dickerman.
331 Madison Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
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January 8, 1936
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January 8, 1936
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Barder
My dear Mr. Cassaro:
The President thanks you very much
for that beautifully framed calendar and he
wants you to know how much he appreciates
your kind thought in sending it to him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
C. Cassaro, Esq.,
760 - 9th Street,
Oakland,
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California.
This
7,pt
January 8, 1936
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by dear Governor:
Thank you ever so much for that fine
gift you and Lieutenent Governor Hurley sent
to me. 1 am delighted to have it and more
than appreciate your holiday greetings.
Very sincerely yours,
2
House
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His Excellency,
James M. Curley,
Governor of Massachusetts,
Boston, Massachusetts.
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Watton
A SUNDAY MORNING FEATURE OF THE NATIONAL broadcasting COMPANY
Jenuary 8, 1936
My dear Lieutenant Governor:
It WELLS mighty nice of you and Governor
Curley to send me that fine gift. I appreciate
it very much and thank you sincerely for your
holiday greetings.
Very sincerely yours,
Honorable Joseph L. Hurley,
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts,
Boston, Massachusetts.
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A SUNDAY MORNING FEATURE OF THE NATIONAL broadcasting COMPANY
January 8, 1936
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My dear Dr. Cadman:
The President thanks you cordially
for your courtesy in sending him a copy of
plat
your book "Adventure for Happiness", and he
more than appreciates your words of commen-
dation.
He asks me to convey to you his very
best wishes for the coming year.
Very sincerely yours,
whole
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Dr. S. Parkes Cadman,
105 East 22nd Street,
Suite 504,
New York. N.Y.
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DATE
A SUNDAY MORNING FEATURE OF THE NATIONAL broadcasting COMPANY
ached
DR. S. PARKES CADMAN
"NATIONAL RADIO pulpit"
SUITE 504
Thank 1/8 88
105 EAST 22ND STREET
NEW YORK CITY
GRAMERCY 5.3475
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December 26, 1935
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Roosevelt:
It has given me very great pleasure to send
you a copy of my latest book, "Adventure for Happiness,"
as a slight token of my grateful appreciation of your
loyal support of the radio ministry which I have been
permitted to exercise for the past twelve years.
May I add that, in my judgment, the trans-
mission over the air of those basic principles which are
absolutely essential to the safety and welfare of our dear
land and of the world was never more necessary than it is
today.
Faithfully yours,
Loan Web Camean
A SUNDAY MORNING FEATURE OF THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY
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p.p.7.
q-c
January 10, 1936
My dear Miss Cotner:
The President has asked me to thank
you ever so much for that deck of cards and
to tell you that he greatly appreciates your
kind thought in sending them to him.
He sends you his very best wishes for
the coming year.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Pearl Cotner,
436 Day St.,
Logansport,
Indiana.
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law
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January 10, 1936
Buckly
My dear Mrs. Vrans:
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It was mighty nice of you to send
q-c
that beautiful wreath to the President and
he wants you to know that he more than
appreciates your thinkly thought.
He asks me to convey his very best
wishes to you for the coming year.
Very sincerely yours,
Mr. Reeves
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mrs. Claude Crans,
Alpine,
New York.
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litted
and best wishes
for a
th anda Merry Christmas
Creams
receive
laude
Happy New Year
is
Mrs
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order to sprinkle preserve
wreath
washes for your welfare and happiness.
Very sincerely yours,
20 Homes
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Mayris Chaney,
Alexander Hamilton Hotel,
San Francisco,
California.
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Buchley
January 10, 1936
ppt
My dear Miss Chaney:
9.C
The President thanks you cordially
for the delicious preserges you sent to him
and he wants you to know how much he appre-
ciates your kind thought.
He asks me to convey his very best
wishes for your welfare and happiness.
Very sincerely yours,
Zo Hours
M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Mayris Chaney,
Alexander Hamilton Hotel,
San Francisco,
California.
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or
UUX or cigars you sent to him and he wants
you to know that he greatly appreciates this
evidence of your good will.
He sends his very best wishes to you
for the coming year.
Very sincerely yours,
In aniss se Hond
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
F. Carbajal, Esq.,
1610 - 9th Avenue,
Tampa,
Florida.
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Matak
aley
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PPA 9-c
Buckly
January 10, 1936
My dear Mr. Carbajal:
The President thanks you cordially for
that box of cigars you sent to him and he wants
you to know that he greatly appreciates this
evidence of your good will.
He sends his very best wishes to you
for the coming year.
Very sincerely yours,
Joniso se Wond
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
F. Carbajal, Esq.,
1610 - 9th Avenue,
Tampa,
Florida.
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Mater
north
F. carbajal
anso 1-10 as
IMPORTER OF
Sent
he was the one who presented him with
CUBAN TOBACCO FILLERS AND
wift on the first anniversary of the
WRAPPERS
has known four generations, descendants
he has & genealogical outline of the
900 7TH AVENUE
TAMPA, FLA.
resident's personal request, he will
aph of General Swift, the outline or the
Deleno name, and also a beautiful dining room chair of 1805 belonging to
the Swift family, distant cousins of the President. Says he will send the
chair to the President's mother, if she requests it. - The President replied
on Jan. 15 thanking for his nice letter and for the additional data re the
cane. Thinks the reference to the Delano genealogy is interesting and
appreciates with thanks his kind offer.
SEE - PPF 3147
P.P.F.
9-C
Hon, F.D. Roosebult
accpt With this compliment
my best Wishes for Health
and prosperity in this
Coming year for you and
your respetable family truly
yours 7 Carvatal
aley
Gpt
1036
HAWLEY, George M.B.
Geneva, N.Y.
Jan. 11,1936
Writes the President that he was the one who presented him with
the cane of General Joseph Gardner Swift on the first anniversary of the
President's administration. Says he has known four generations, descendants
of General Swift, personally. Says he has & genealogical outline of the
name "Delano" from 1310. Upon the President's personal request, he will
send a remarkable copy of a photograph of General Swift, the outline or the
Deleno name, and also a beautiful dining room chair of 1805 belonging to
the Swift family, distant cousins of the President. Says he will send the
chair to the President's mother, if she requests it. - The President replied
on Jan. 15 thanking for his nice letter and for the additional data re the
cane. Thinks the reference to the Delano genealogy is interesting and
appreciates with thanks his kind offer.
SKE - PPF 3147
P.P.F.
9-C
sley
Gpt
2026
pp.7.
January 13, 1936
q-c
My dear Miss Casey:
The President asks me to thank you
cordially for that fine handkerchief you
sent to him. He wants you to know that he
is most appreciative of your kind thought
and he sends you his very best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
Jolsanse
M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Mary Margaret Casey,
Route 2,
Fort Madison,
Iowa.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
solor
Mary mangaret Casey
R.R. # 2
fat Madison, Iowa
Handker chief
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11.70lm Smith
Buckley
January 14, 1936
ppt
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My dear Mrs. Chetwynd:
The President was much pleased to
receive the books which you sent to him through
the courtesy of Mr. St. John Smith. He has
X
asked me to convey to you his sincere appre-
ciation of your thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
Nin he Hand
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mrs. Wentworth Chetwynd,
c/o R. H. Douglass,
5 Copthall Court,
London, E.C.,
es
England.
Mail
11.70lm Smith
January 14, 1936
My dear Mr. Smith:
Your letter of January thirteenth
has been received by the President and a
note of thanks has been forwarded to Mrs.
Chetwynd for the books you mention.
Please let me assure you that your
courtesy in the matter is appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
St. John Smith, Esq.,
129 East 70th Street,
New York, N.Y.
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11.70lm Smith
129 EAST SEVENTIETH STREET
mL achold
January 13, 1936.
Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Franklin:
Our mutual friend, the Hon. Mrs. Wentworth Chetwynd,
left with me, before she sailed for England, two books which she
asked me to send to you and to be sure that they reached you.
The books are La Corporation Dans Le Monde and La
Reponse du Seigneur, which I am sending under separate cover.
Knowing you to be a good French scholar, I think you will be in-
terested in La Corporation Dans Le Monde, if you have time to
read it.
Mrs. Chetwynd was very much pleased with the signed
photograph, which you sent her through your mother, and was sorry
that your time was so occupied that you could not see her when she
was in Washington. Her address is Care of R. H. Douglass, Esq.,
5 Copthall Court, London, E. C., England.
With warmest personal regards, I am,
Very sincerely yours,
11.70lm Smith
Backler
pot.
January 15, 1936
q.c
My dear Mr. Minister:
Just a note to tell you how pleased I am
to have the hat which you were good enough to send
me. It was very thoughtful of you and I do appre-
ciate it indeed. Ever so manythanks.
Very sincerely yours,
Miss he Hand
Honorable Jefferson Caffery, X# 884
United States Minister,
Habana,
Cuba.
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паошиц cost, "
EMBASSY OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Habana, January 6,
1936.
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P. and 1/15/26
My dear Mr. President:
When I was in Colombia I found out that
some particularly good hats of the so-called
Panama variety were made, on order, in a
village near the Ecuadoran frontier. I have
recently ordered some of them and venture to
send you one which I trust that you will honor
me by accepting as if sent at Christmas time.
With all good wishes,
Yours respectfully,
Jefferson Caffery
The President,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
In I
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Argones, H. R.,
Manila, Philippine Islands,
Jan. 15,1936, Ack'd.
Holiday greetings. Sends the President and Mrs. Roosevelt a bill fold,
pocket book, belt and cane.
SEE P.P.F. 1000-A
PPF
In
Butly
January 16, 1936
P.P.7.
q.c
My dear Mr. Cook:
The President has requested me to
express his thanks for your kind thought in
presenting to him a copy of the revised edition
of Pharmacoposia of the United States, He is
also most appreciative of the accompanying
inscription and good wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
Num Se Name
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
E. Fullerton Cook, Esq.,
43rd and Woodland Avenue,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
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January 16, 1936
CHAIRMAN OF THE
OF THE PHARMACOPOEIA COMMITTEE OF UNITED REVISION STATES OF AMERICA
My dear Mr. Curlett:
Your note of January fourteenth has
been received by the President and he asks
me to thank you for your kind thought in send-
ing him a photograph of your family. He wishes
me to convey his very best wishes to you and
to your family for your welfare and happiness.
Very sincerely yours,
Star Room
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Henry F. Curlett, Esq.,
Delaware City,
Delaware.
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January 16, 1936
My dear Mr. Curlett:
Your note of January fourteenth has
been received by the President and he asks
me to thank you for your kind thought in send-
ing him a photograph of your family. He wishes
me to convey his very best wishes to you and
to your family for your welfare and happiness.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Henry F. Curlett, Esq.,
Delaware City,
Delaware.
es
3. HENRY CURLETT
DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE
Thank
Jan. 14 1936
mL
Washington D.C. Buchley
Dear President Roosepedt
I am a Farmer Q a Democrat p.p.7.
I have a Family of 15 Children 9- C
5 Bonys D 10 Chrls l am
Sending you a Picture
of my Intire Family
We think your Plane
our are Farm alright Borders the Chesapeals
and Dal, Canal Henry Delaware F. Curlett
yours Trully,
Delawarety
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Delaward
City
oreel, Esq.,
The Racquet Club,
Washington, D. C.
Enclosure
es
yuman
Buchley
January 16, 1936
p.p.7.
q.c
My dear Mr. Creel:
The President thanks you cordially
for those fine Ivory holders. He has been
delighted to sign a copy of "On Our Way" for
you and asks me to convey his very best re-
gards.
Very sincerely yours,
Hand
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
George Creel, Esq.,
The Racquet Club,
Washington, D. C.
Enclosure
es
everyone
Collier's Paula
THE NATIONAL WEEKLY
THE CROWELL PUBLISHING COMPANY
250 PARK AVENUE
New York
Bucher
OFFICE OF
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT
734 Fifteenth Street, N.W.
any 1-16 El
WASHINGTON, D.C.
January 14, 1936.
Dear Mr. President:
This is not a gift but a trade:
three Ivory ( maybe ) cigarette holders
for an autographed copy of your book.
Devotedly,
first GEORGE CREEL
Racquet club
wash we
es
a 2418- 10 ave
Bakland California
p.p.a.
January 17, 1936
Bucher
My dear Mr. Coffee:
The President has received your
letter of January seventh and has noted with
interest all that you say. He is pleased to
accept the carved chain and is grateful for
the good will which your act conveys.
I am very sorry indeed that it is not
possible to comply with your request for one
of the President's photographs, but we have
none on hand at this time.
Very sincerely yours,
Stree Ram
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Joseph S. Coffee, Esq.,
2718 - 75th Avenue,
Oakland,
California.
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Bakland California
airlys recid
Oakland Calif
The Han. Franklin D.Rogroret
Jan yrs 1936
I am incloing you this worken chain
my Dear Mr Pers.
Carved from I Cigalt, of a California and
its wood and ask you to accept it not for
intrinsic Value but m the consideration
of this arniment that frangfilrd, and
with required traiorus hours, of earning,
a hofer. sibrut Mr President that it might act, as
a 20 produck du the
respect, admisatish and esterhn, that l have
massrnger If convey to you the
ability is conduct affairs of our nation
always Entistained the for you, and In your
antigrafch friender of your selfeand may an
require will you kindey smell me
drawing were guide and
dirret office In this fearlres discharge for your high
Dary Sincerely yours
Joseph is. fave
2918- 75
Bakland California
p.p.7. q-c C
January 21, 1936.
Dear Russell Cowherd:
I have received the Roto-gage and I
want you to know how very much I appreciate that
kind of thoughtfulness which moved you to send
me this gift. It is extremely useful and answers
a long-felt want for such an instrument. I am
very grateful to you,
Very sincerely yours,
X
pp7
37
Mr. Russell Cowherd,
2025 Eye Street, N. W.,
11
Washington, D. C.
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add
2025 Eye Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
January 20, 1936
Hon. Stephen T. Early
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Steve:
The accompanying box contains a little gadget
picked up at one of the little shops here that I felt
may be of some aid and pleasure to the President while
indulging in his hobby of stamp collecting.
It may be that the President already has such
a gadget. I am advised, however, that it is something
new, having been on the market just a few weeks.
I am sending it direct to you SO that you may
decide whether it will afford the President any pleasure.
If you do not feel that it will, you may consign it to
the waste basket and no harm will have been done.
Sincerely,
Russell Russell Cowherd
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 21, 1936
MEMO FOR MISS LeHAND:
Dear Missy:
The sender of this "gadget" is a
,
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personal friend of mine. The President does
not know him. His name, as the letter to me
reveals, is Russell Cowherd. He is from
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Florida and is now working in the HOLC.
His wife is a victim of infantile paralysis.
She was for some time a patient at Warm Springs.
Baubley
Because of financial difficulties -
Russell being among the unemployed at the
time - he had to take his wife away from Warm
Springs. He is able to support her now because
he has found work. The giving of this "gadget"
obviously is Haway of thanking the President
for the job he has. He is grateful because
he is able once again to care for and support
his wife. He gives entire credit to the
President for making this possible.
Will you take care of the acknowl-
edgment?
STEPHEN EARLY
[, Vienna,
rout the
32-36 Pater-
UNITA
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vsh.
January 21, 1936.
P.P.7
q-C
Purble
Respectfully referred to the
State Department for appropriate ac-
knowledgment.
missing JeHami Private M. A. LeHAND Secretary
Card from Count RICHARD COUDENHOVE-KALERGI, Vienna, the
STATE presenting - copy of his book "Anti-Semitism Throughout
Ages" to Cover the President. shows hook mailed from Hutchinson, 32-36 Pater-
noster Row, London.
x76-c X 76
+ P
UNIT
gem
vsh.
CONNFELT, Mrs. Charles M.,
New York, N.Y.
January 21, 1936 (Date Acknowledged)
Writes the President that she is sending some little books for him.
On January 21, 1936 the President wrote to Mrs. Connfelt expressing his
appreciation for the books, which he states are "already in my special glass case."
See P.P.F. 146
P.P.F.
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Love, Thomas B.,
Dallas, Tex.
Jan. 23,1956.
Sends the President an original cartoon on the subject: "Back to the
Horse and Buggy Days" by Jack Patton of the Dallas Journely and it is
one of his many impressive and effective blows in defense of the New
Deal.
SEE 144-A
P.P.7.
q-c
Buckley
P.P.A q.c
January 24, 1936
My dear Loretta Maet
The President has received your let-
ter of January twentieth and has asked me to
thank you for your kind thought in sending the
handkerchief and the card of birthday greetings
to him.
He is indeed glad to know that you also
celebrate your birthday on January thirtieth and
sends you his very best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
Stre Ram
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Loretta Mae Cunningham,
223 South Mason Street,
Carrollton,
Missouri.
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as your birthday is
the same day as mine
I think of you.
I will be eleven yrs.
old Jan. 30
I weigh 101 lbs.andam
55 inches tall.
so you see I'm quite
large for my age,
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January 27, 1936
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My dear Mr. Cullen:
The President thanks you ever so
much for that fine calendar you sent to him,
and he asks me to tell you that he more than
appreciates your friendly good wishes.
I shall be glad to see that Vice
President Garner receives the calendar you
sent to him. X12
Very sincerely yours,
gam away
M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Pat Cullen, Esq.,
Sonora,
California.
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Its better late than memer
Please sir give one to Vice Presdent Gardner
Happy days and good luck
to you and yours god blen you
your's
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Pat Callen
asks me to tell you how much he appreciates
your kindly thought of him. He sends his
very best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
X P.O.F.
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M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Charles R. Crane, Esq.,
Indio,
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My dear Mr. Crane:
It was mighty nice of you to send
the President those delicious dates and he
asks me to tell you how much he appreciates
your kindly thought of him. He sends his
very best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
X P.O.F.
9-5
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Charles R. Crane, Esq.,
Indio,
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January 27, 1936
My dear Mrs. Cooper:
The President was pleased to receive
your friendly letter of January twenty-second
and he thanks you most cordially for that fine
cake you sent to him. He more than appreciates
your birthday greetings and he asks me to
convey his very best wishes to you on the oc-
casion of your own birthday.
Very sincerely yours,
Would
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Mrs. H. S. Cooper,
Lewisburg Hotel
Lewisburg,
West Virginia.
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January 22, 1936
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The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the nited States
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. President:
On January 30th the whole of our
country will celebrate your 54th birth-
day with a great and worthy charitable
program.
As a coincidence, this will also
be my 54th birthday which makes this day
a happier one for me.
This year, in deepest appreciation
of the leadership in which I devoutly be-
lieve and have always followed, I am send-
ing you a birthday cake -- a small gift in
itself, but accompanied with the best wishes
for your good health, happiness and success
in the election this year.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs H.S. Cooper
P.P.7
9-C
January 27, 1936.
My dear Mr. Cullman:
I have your letter and thank you very
much for your friendly message.
It was good of you to send no the carton
of Webster Fancy Tales.
Very sincerely yours,
Joseph F. Cullman, Jr., Esq.,
161 Front Street,
New York, N. Y.
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JOSEPH F. CULLMAN, JR.
JAN 10 1936
161 FRONT STREET
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My dear President Roosevelt:
Howard tells me that you enjoyed the special
cigars he sent you for Christmas. In view of the fact
that I am the guilty manufacturer of same, naturally I
was more than happy to learn the good news.
I am taking the liberty of sending you, with
my compliments and best wishes, one hundred Webster
Fancy Tales not that you need any assistance from
either Daniel or Noah Webster - - but I do hope they may
add a bit to your enjoyment.
With all good wishes and warmest personal
regards, believe me
Cordially yours,
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January 30, 1936
My dear Billie:
The President has received your letter
of recent date and has asked me to thank you for
your kind thought in sending the handkerchief to
him. He has much pleasure in sending his best
wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
gave away
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Billie Joe Case,
Bentley,
Oklahoma.
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my birthday is the same day
fours is. fam sending you a
handkerchief I mo you have got
plenty of them but that is all
I got to send you. I never had
a Birthday present in my lits
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I am selling papers and I sure
would like to have a bicicle
please.
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January 31, 1936
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My dear Rose:
The President has received your card
and he has asked me to thank you for your
p.p.7.
birthday greetings and for the beautiful hand-
310-C
kerchief which you were good enough to send him.
He appreciates your kind thought.
Very sincerely yours,
Store (Coom
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Rose Cancelliere,
1819 Kinsey Street,
Philadelphia,
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Pennsylvania.
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PRIVATE SECRETARY
James W. Cory, Esq.,
Educational Adviser, Co. 514, 000,
Henryville,
Indiana.
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M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
James W. Cory, Esq.,
Educational Adviser, Co. 514, 000,
Henryville,
Indiana.
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February 1, 1936
My dear Mr. Cory:
Your nice letter of January twenty-
seventh has been received and the President
more than appreciates the birthday greetings
you extend on behalf of Company 514, CCC.
He thanks everyone concerned for the gift to
which you refer and has asked me to convey his
very best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
Stre Ream
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
James W. Cory, Esq.,
Educational Adviser, Co. 514, 000,
Henryville,
Indiana.
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President, Franklin D. Roosevelt
My Esteemed Sir:-
Company 514, C.C.C. is sending to you, in a separate
package, a small gift on this another anniversary of your birth. It
is not to be considered for any intrinsic worth or value, but because
it is a simple heartfelt expression of the great regard the
'Average Man' has for your sincere efforts in his behalf. In my frank
judgement, the great mass of 'Common Folk' are solidly behind you
in this almost super-human task of giving every man a fair-deal.
Accept this as a token of our friendship, and as an expression
of Best Wishes for many more Happy Birthdays.
Sincerely yours,
Henryville, Indiana.
Janu James Edu. W. Adviser, Cory W.Cory Co. 514
January, 27th. 1936
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Secretary to the
President
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Jomes W. Coty
Edo. C.C.C.
Hentyville, Ind.
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
ketch of Pres; frame design
ollees etched on back.
August 6, 1936.
My dear Mr. Cory:
This will acknowledge the receipt of
your letter of July twenty-second,
In response to your request, the etch-
ing that you forwarded to the President last
January is being returned to you.
Sincerely yours,
M. H. McINTYRE
Assistant Secretary to the
President
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James W. Cory, Esq.,
Company 514, C. C. C.,
Clark County State Forest,
Henryville,
Indiana.
large burned etching, with sketch of Pres; frame design
of CCC figures; names of enrollees etched on back.
Clark County State Forest
Henryville, Indiana
CCC Co. 514
July 22, 1936
Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington, D.C.
Esteemed Sir:
Company 514, CCC through me, their Educational Adviser,
presented to you on your Birthday; Jan. 30, 1956; a large burn-
ed-etching of yourself, with other designs on border and back.
I have been requested to ask if this could be loaned to me for
use as a center-piece of an exhibit being prepared for the
Indiana State Fair, Aug. 29th to Sept. 4th.
Much comment was made in the press of the State about this
piece of work on the occasion of its presentation to you. Many
recently have expressed a desire to see it.
If this could be loaned for use as indicated, I would take
every precaution to see that it is not injured, and that it is
promptly returned.
I am sure this will not only be an attractive exhibit of
work done in the Civilian Conservation Corps, but will be a de-
finite reminder to many vacillating folk of the great work you
started in ordering the organization of the CCC.
A Southern Indiana Fair is scheduled Aug. 25th at Salem
Indiana. Would be pleased to include the picture among others
exhibits planned for that place.
May I assure you, Our President, the common folk will not
soon forget the new chance you are giving them.
Please inform me, if loan car be made, and when shipment
could be expected.
Sincerely yours,
James James Camp Edu. W. Cory Adviser Wom
JWC/dc
The World Needs.
This old world needs a lot of frankness,
More sincere thought, less mental blankness,
Some unselfish people with no moral-dankness,
To keep it on the track.
It's weary of doing things so diplomatic;
These times demand leaders who are emphatic,
Whose words are full of good sense, not static,
Who run not in the pack.
Government is not something hidden, mystic,
For those to solve who are merely legalistic;
Sometimes it needs states en who are bi-fistic,
To lead it from a slump.
Might be well to drive pettifoggers hence,
Throw a few lego-technocrats over the fence,
And administer a big dose of just common-sense,
To reduce that ego-bump.
Yes, vain man is like the proverbial crow,
A cawing and strutting as if the whole show;
Giving him acute-myopicism and a swelled-ego:
Be hard to find a cure.
These plain facts are well worth stating;
Folk have grown tired of diplo atic blating,
It's not dollars, but real-worth needs inflating,
That nations may endure.
Too many sure-cures have been suggested,
Bitter nostrums given, only a few digested,
Leaving the works clogged, vstems congested;
May need and oper tion.
So it is ti e to face the issue squarely,
Realize that the game must be played fairly;
If we expect to escape oblivion, and just barely
Save this civilization.
Written as a comment during the campaign of 1932.
J.W.C.
MEMBER OF COMMITTEES:
SAMUEL WILDER KING
AGRICULTURE
DELEGATE FROM HAWAII
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION
DEAN H. LAKE
MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES
SECRETARY
MILITARY AFFAIRS
M. NORMAN OLDS
Congress of the United States
NAVAL AFFAIRS
POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS
CLERK
PUBLIC LANDS
house of Representatives
TERRITORIES
THOMAS WADDOUPS
CLERK
pr7.
Washington, D.C.
February 3, 1936
Cong. Reel. By
King
q-c
Mr Marvin H. McIntyre,
Assistant Secretary to the President,
1
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
notedpuebly.
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
When I was at home this summer Mr. Frank
Crawford of Lihue, Hawaii, asked me if I could
take charge of a Hawaiian Sword Fish Reel which
he wished to present to President Roosevelt, in
compliance with a promise made when the President
visited Hawaii in 1934. The reel has now been
sent me by the maker, Mr. C. H. Guptail of Elgin,
Illinois, and I will be very happy to have an
opportunity to present it to the President in
person, together with a letter from Mr. Crawford;
or carry out the commission in any other way con-
venient to the President.
Quite recently, at my instigation, the
Territory of Hawaii has installed a stone in the
Washington Monument, inscribed with its name and
its motto. The stone has not yet been dedicated,
and I expect to have the Hawaii Society carry out
a simple program of dedication in the near future.
If the press of other duties do not prohibit, the
people of Hawaii, and those in charge of the program,
here, would consider it a great honor if the Presi-
dent could participate in this program.
I would appreciate your comment on both of
the above matters. Awaiting your reply, I am, with
warmest personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
SWK:1m
108
P.P.7.
q.c
February 3, 1936
Backly
My dear Mr. Clemson:
The President thanks you for your
letter of January twenty-eighth and for the
token which you were good enough to send him.
He wants you to know that he greatly appre-
ciates this evidence of your good will.
trea
Mounted House shoe.
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Very sincerely yours,
G.P
Stree Rooms
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Andrew Clemson, Sr., Esq.,
Manchester, 108 No. Elm St.
es
Connecticut.
Manchester, Conn
action Jan 281936
2/3 98 Read
Dear Friend President Roosevelt.
Iam here sending you a
little taken which hope
you will like
l am a Dane by birth
but now am an american
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Citizen.
This tokent am sending
ved
you is a pen wiper and
have made it by hand.
I have been in america
since 1882, I was born in 1861
in Denmark. l have always
been a good Democrat and
wish you lots of luck in
your next relection without
doubt.
andrew Clemson dr.
was
Andrew Clemson
108 No. Flm Street
Manchester, Conn.
Beacher
February 4, 1936
Paid
P.q.C
Gentlemen:
The copy of the book, "Andrew Carnegie
Centenary, 1835 - 1935", which you were good
enough to send to the President, has been received
and he has asked me to thank you for your kind
thought.
Very sincerely yours,
WHoma
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
XPP7 X
G-B
Carnegie Corporation of New York,
522 Fifth Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
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MTD
Beacher
February 4, 1936
Pact q-C
Gentlemen:
The copy of the book, "Andrew Carnegie
Centenary, 1835 - 1935", which you were good
enough to send to the President, has been received
and he has asked me to thank you for your kind
thought.
Very sincerely yours,
WHoma
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
XPPF
G-B
Carnegie Corporation of New York,
522 Fifth Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
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KENNEDY, Hon. Alfred J.
Junion Vice Commander-in-Chief,
United Spanish War Veterans,
Whitestone, New York,
February 5th, 1936.
Writes President enclosing a coin that was used, with a photograph of the
ship, at the time the President served in the Navy.-President replied, Feb. 15th,
expressing appreciation for Mr. Kennedy's letter.
SEE P.P.F. 280
P.P.F.
9-C
YATES, Vernon,
Wash., D.C.
vah.
COSTIKYAN, Mihren N., Esq.,
Cestikyan Oriental Looms, Inc.,
New York, N.Y.
February 5, 1936
Writes the President commending him for his "courageous attacks upon the
many enemies of the public", etc. Sends a print which he recent discovered of
8 photograph taken in 1904 showing together Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson,
two great Democratic Presidents.
See P.P.F. 450
PP7
9-C
YATES, Vernon,
Wash., D.C.
Filed Feb. 6, 1936.
Boy, 10 yearsold, sends birthday greeting card and letter to the
President, enclosing some stamps. Also sends him a gift of cigars for his
birthday Would love to have the President's autograph. Personally acknowledged by
President.
See P.P.F.37-Y
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P.P.7
9.C
By Eddie eurry E 1936
Fill
P.P.7.
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February 6, 1936
q-c
My dear Edward:
The President has asked me to thank
you for your nice letter of January twenty-
eighth. He wants you to know how much he appre-
ciates your kind thought in sending him the
drawing which accompanied your communication.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Edward A. Curry,
1561 Pilgrim Street,
Akron,
mwd
Ohio.
By Eddie Curry E 1936
1561 Pilgrim xri
abron, Ohio
gove
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January 25,1936
Dear mr. President,
drawing of you by me, I know
Enclosed you will find a
portray you for the fact that buted I'm
the drawing doesnot rightfully
have done my best to portray
only a 14 yr. old beginner
asiyou look to me. semester I have
you just finished my first take
art as a subject, as a hobby I like
at high school but I dow't
to sketch, Since I have never seen
you in person I had to get my
ideas of your features from photos
graphs but I didn't trace this
picture. l don't (over) want to take any
your valuable time so l
More hoping yow will alumy
sketch of you.
your most arclent follower,
Edward a. (Eclclie) Curry
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sketch of you.
your most arclent followe
Edward a. (Eclclie) Curry
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February 7, 1936
P.7.7.
q-c
My dear Mr. Chancey:
The President has noted your letter
of February third with much interest and he
thanks you for writing. He is very glad to
have the lure and greatly appreciates your
kind thought in sending it to him.
He has asked me to convey his very
best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
Sthe Rooms
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
K. F. Chancey, Esq.,
1226 Cook Avenue,
Lakewood,
Ohio.
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noted
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K. F. CHANEY
THE
Packs
'Fin=Back'
URE
PATENTED
1226 COOK AVENUE,
LAKEWOOD, OHIO
Feb. 3, 1936.
also 2/12
Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President, U.S.A.,
Washington, D.C.
Honorable Sir:
Knowing you are a disciple of Sir Isaac Walton, and that all
fishermen are interested in seeing something new in a fish lure, I take
pleasure in sending you under separate cover today a sample "FIN-BACK", and
trust you may have good success with it.
While it is designed particularly for Black Bass, I find that
all of the fresh water game fishes take it readily, and I understand it is
being used in the Southwest in the Gulf for Salt Water Speckled Trout. It
should be good for other salt water species if it is not necessary to troll
so fast as to make it spin, but as I have had no actual experience in salt
water fishing, I cannot advise you fully in that respect.
Use small snap swivel or other free connection between lure and
line or leader.
Yours very respectfully,
not.c
February 10, 1936
Buckley
My dear Warren:
Your nice letter of January twenty-
ninth has been received and the President is
very grateful indeed for your birthday greetings
and for the handkerchief which you were good
enough to send him.
He has much pleasure in sending you
his best wishes.
Very sincerely yours,
Stare
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Warren Charles Cameron,
1400 Agusta Street,
Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan.
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Sault Ste marie
Dear
President Roosevelt:
Jan 29, 1936.
I was so please d to
find my Birthday is the
am writing and sending
same as yours that I
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Wrate a Happy Birthday like
it I do hope you it
fl isn't much for butits areal
nice man like you I
just to lettle let you boy know eight old
am
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on I think your a birthday whole lat and of you and that
Wish you a happy happy Birthday
may
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Elsie Cory,
Rockdale,
New York.
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noted
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makes them nice all
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M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Elsie Cory,
Rockdale,
New York.
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the for the don't b/ line fast form
form the Soo Locks and they sure
are wonderful we go there a lat and
injoy watching the heats gos through
and its so pretty + Clean. The Sao
is a very nice place to line my
Buche
Dadie is just building No a new home
but its isnt finist but we have
to line in it for a while still my
Daddie Can get male materal to fixed it
We line in a new part just building
up Its Called Roselawn Valley
Its nice in the nummer I guess
your a pretty busy man so I better
Clase hoping you will read my letter
and like the handchief with Best
W ishes a regards yours Sincerly
a Lettles Friend. Warren charles Cameran
Sault Ite morie mich
1400 agusta sh.
my
M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Elsie Cory,
Rockdale,
New York.
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noted
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Bucher
February 10, 1936
My dear Miss Cory:
The President was very glad to re-
ceive that fine cake you sent him and he
asks me to thank you for it. He wants you
to know that he greatly appreciates your
thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
Then away
M.A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Miss Elsie Cory,
Rockdale,
New York.
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noted
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Filed Feb. 11,1936.
adults
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Backey
PP.7.
February 11, 1936
q-c
Dear Senator:
It was mighty nice of you to send me
that inscribed copy of your book. I am glad to
have it end thank you ever BO much.
Best wishes to you.
Very sincerely yours,
Min Le Hand
Honorable Royal S. Copeland, X#P.P7651
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C.
noted
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Filed Feb. 11,1936.
adults
Birthday greetings to the President from the following are filed - J an.
1936 P.P.F. 310 and initial of writer.
CHAPPELL, Mrs. Robert J.,
lenbach, Mrs. Ella B., (enc.
Omaha, Neb.
Chicago, Ill.
booklet)
herbert, Hugh,
NICHOLS, Mr. & Mrs. J. S.,
North Hollywood, Cal.
Wichita Falls, Tex.
ALESHIRE, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar R.,
eiggins, James G.,
Lorain, Ohio.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
foster, Mahlon B. (enc. poem)
CUNO, George H.,
Wilmington, Dela.
Wilkinsburg, Pa.
KIRCHNER, Mr. & Mrs. X.,
SARGENT, Mrs. Myra,
Lancaster, Pa.
Antigo, Wis.
CALDER, Franklin S.,
ROSS, Sylvia F.,
Eastport, Me.
Providence, R.I.
LEE, Richard M.,
COUTLEE, Douglas V., Jr.,
New York, N.Y.
Yellow Springs, Ohio.
BRYER, Mrs. Catherine,
HUGHES, Mrs. Edward (enc. music)
Fort Lee, N.J.
Scranton, Pa.
STRAIN, Lucille (Req. Sig.)
BURKE, Mr. & Mrs. A.
Stewartville, Minn.
Norwood, Ohio.
MEYER, Emil G.,
foley, Mr. & Mrs. John H.,
North Newark Kiwanis,
Port Washington, L.I., N.Y.
Newark, N.J.
Scandinavian Civic League,
COLEMAN, Edward L.,
Norwegian Club & Swedish Club,
Glassboro Democratic Club,
San Francisco, Cal.
Glassboro, N.J.
HINTON, William (Enc. poem)
PIZITZ, Isadore,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Birmingham, Ala.
BLISS, Sylvia T.,
LOUNSBURY, Mrs. William A.,
Baltimore, Md.
Highland Park, N.J.
FALLIS, Mr. & Mrs. William,
LONG, Charles 17.,
North Caldwell, N.J.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
LYONS, Helen II.,
DAVIES, Mr. & Mrs. Orlando,
Clayton, Mo.
Dillsboro, Ind. (snapshot enc.)
caron, Mr. & Mrs. A.
stigimeier, J. R.,
Glenview, Ill.
Supervisors of Erie County,
keszler, Mrs. C. H.,
Buffabo, N.Y.
Clearfield, S.D.
P.P.F
GEBHART, Mrs. Bertha S.,
hadden, Mr. & Mrs. R. W.
Hopewell, N.J. (Snapshot enc.)
Buffalo, N.Y.
5-5
CORNWALL, Mrs. H. B.,
RAYNIS, Mrs. Mary M.,
Aurora, Ill.
Bay City, Mich.
SCHVINGER, William,
BUHROW, Henry, Sr.,
Venice, Fla.
Huntley, Ill.
DURST, Mrs. Frances (asks for
LYNCH, John J. (enc. clovers)
Beavercreek, Ore. gift.)
Oscawana, N.Y.
BARNASKEY, Mrs. Florence J.,
flyn, John F.,
Tuckahoe, N.Y. (enc. clipping)
New York, N.Y.
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February 11, 1936
My dear David:
The President has asked me to thank
you for your letter of February sixth, with the
accompanying sketch. He wants you to know that
he appreciates your thought of him.
Very sincerely yours,
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
David E. Casey,
31 Grant Street,
Milford,
Massachusetts.
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of your picture which Osaw in the Paily Record. I
showed that he has it to my uncle, Sen. P. Engene Casey. Knowing
to tell me if there was any resemblance of you in the picture.
met you before, I thought he would be able
Hesiad it looped so much like you, that it would bemies
for me to send it to you. I would be very pleased to know
your opinion about it, if you please?
Respectfully Yours
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My dear Mr. Carr:
Your letter of February seventh has
been received and the President has noted with
interest all that you say. He is delighted to
have that diamond willow walking stick and asks
if you will not be good enough to convey to Mr.
Lafe Carr and to everyone concerned his sincere
appreciation of this evidence of good will.
Very sincerely yours,
Stne Room
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Andrew L. Carr, Esq.,
Adams County WPA Recreat ional Class,
Hettinger,
North Dakota.
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Hettinger, N. D.
Feb. 7, 1936
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Roosevelt,
We are sending you, under separate cover, a diamond
willow walking stick, carved in an Adams county WPA
recreational class. The diamond willows are found
along the Missouri river in North Dakota.
As we know you are keenly interested in the work
being accomplished under the WPA program, we are
sending you this walking stick as an example of a
useful and worth-while project undertaken in our
WPA handicraft class. The walking stick was carved
by Lafe Carr, who is a resident of Hettinger, N. D.,
and a jackknive was the only tool used in carving
the cane. Here in Adams county we are deeply apprec-
iative of the many and diverse projects which we have
been able to undertake through the WPA program.
Kindest regards from the entire WPA personnel and
residents of Hettinger, Adams county, N. D.
Sincerely yours,
andrew L Can
Andrew L. Carr
Adams County Recreation Director
Hettinger, N. D.
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ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO
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My dear Mr. Kelley:
The copy of the book which you were
good enough to send to the President has been
received and he has asked me to thank you and
everyone concerned for your kind thought.
Very sincerely yours,
Miss se Hand
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Stanley Kelley, Esq.,
The Cape Cod Associates,
Post Office Box 522,
Herwich,
Massachusetts.
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Connelly, James A.,
Hamilton, Ohio.
Feb. 21,1936.
Letter addressed to Mr. Howe inquiring as tohis health. Sends Mr. Howe a
deck of cards for himself and his wife and a deck for the President and
one for Mrs. Roosevelt.
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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February 25, 1936
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My dear Miss LeHand:
The enclosed book, entitled "Le Déséquilibre
Constructif", has been addressed to the President
by Señor Mariano H. Cornéjo, former Peruvian Minister
to France, and is transmitted herewith with the re-
quest that it be placed before the President.
The appropriate American diplomatic officer has
been instructed to convey a suitable expression of
thanks to the sender.
Sincerely A yours,
Wills
Enclosure:
Book.
Miss Marguerite A. LeHand,
Private Secretary to the President,
The White House,
Washington, D. C.
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February 25, 1936
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My dear Dr. Cromwell:
The copy of "Roumania" which you were
good enough to send the President has been re-
ceived and I went to thank you in his behalf for
your kind thought.
Very sincerely yours,
B
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Assistant Secretary
sent to House
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Dr. William Nelson Cromwell,
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56 West 44th Street,
New York, N. Y.
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to express his thanks for your kindness in send->
ing him the framed picture. He also wants you
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to know that he is grateful for your expression
of confidence and for your friendly interest.
Very sincerely yours,
Store Room
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
R. D. Crow, Esq.,
306 Mildred Street,
Montgomery,
Alabama.
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The White House
Washington, D.C.
The President has requested me to
acknowledge your letter of February fourth, and
to express his thanks for your kindness in send->
ing him the framed picture. He also wants you
to know that he is grateful for your expression
of confidence and for your friendly interest.
Very sincerely yours,
Store Room
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
R. D. Crow, Esq.,
306 Mildred Street,
Montgomery,
Alabama.
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uary 25, 1936
Miss Alderman
My dear Mr. Crow:
The President has requested me to
acknowledge your letter of February fourth, and
to express his thanks for your kindness in send->
ing him the framed picture. He also wants you
to know that he is grateful for your expression
of confidence and for your friendly interest.
Very sincerely yours,
Store Room
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
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R. D. Crow, Esq.,
306 ildred Street,
Montgomery,
Alabama.
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February 25, 1936
My dear Mr. Crow:
The President has requested me to
acknowledge your letter of February fourth, and
to express his thanks for your kindness in send->
ing him the framed picture. He also wants you
to know that he is grateful for your expression
of confidence and for your friendly interest.
Very sincerely yours,
Store Room
M. A. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
R. D. Crow, Esq.,
306 Mildred Street,
Montgomery,
Alabama.
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FEbruary, 4, 1936.
Montgomery, AlAbAMA.
The PRESiDEnt of ThE United StAtEs
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no nom my
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opportunity to tEll you from thE
bottom of My hEARt That I AM
bAck of you with EVERything that you
do, Although I AM only TWENTY-Two, and
hAVE not SEEN how MANY of THE
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but in my opinion I bElivE you
REST put togethER.
Mr President I woold APPRECIATE
I It hAVE frAMEd. And words CAn NEVER
it you would TAKE thE preture
ExprEss My gratitudE toward you if
you would lEt ME know if you will gEt
it, That is if your business
Allon you to ANSWERE ME, yourself.
hope you Enjoy -2- rECEIVING THE gift
As I did SEnd 149 it.
H Hoping to hEAr from you soon,
I REMAIN your Most loyal friend and
am behind you for RE-ElEction.
yours truly
R.D. Crow.
Buckley
1936
February 28, 1028
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My dear Mr. Cook:
Your letter of February twenty-fifth,
with the enclosed pamphlet, has been received
and I have called it to the President's atten-
tion. He is very glad to have the walking stick
and wants you to know that he more thanappreciates
the friendly thought which prompted you to send it
to him.
Very sincerely yours,
Store Room
M. H. LeHand
PRIVATE SECRETARY
J. Herbert Cook, Esq.,
34 Franklin Street,
Petersburg,
Virginia.
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34 Franklin Street
Petersburg, Virginia
February 25, 1936
Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt,
President of the United States
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
I am taking the privilege of
forwarding to you a souvenir from the heart of
Colonial Virginia.
The wood in this walking stick
is made from hickory cut by me personally on
Westover, one of the oldest estates in Virginia.
The inclosed pamphlet gives a brief history of
this estate.
I send it with all good wishes
and trust you will like it.
Yours very truly,
Cook, Richmond Va.
WESTOVER
Home of William Byrd, built in the early part of the eighteenth century
Here lived and died the beautiful Evelyn Byrd, fairest flower of old Virginia
to the New World in 1654. Here he was made one of the King's Council in Virginia; he
settled at Westover, gave ten acres of land, a court house and prison to Charles City
County, and built a church for the parish. He was buried under its chancel and a sunken
tombstone, bearing his name, now marks the site of this old church, which formerly
WESTOVER
occupied a portion of the graveyard on the plantation. From the Blands the estate passed
into the hands of the Byrds, under whose regime it became famous.
By KIRKLAND RUFFIN SAUNDERS
The first American Byrd-William (1653-1704)-came from London to Virginia
What pictures, what thrills are conjured up by the very name of Westover, that
with his young bride and established his home at the falls of the James River, where Rich-
manor-house which holds such a wealth of interest for all lovers of colonial history! One
mond now stands. Here the government gladly gave him a liberal grant of land on the
likes to gaze at that stately mansion and think of the manifold changes the old place has
condition that he, with fifty able-bodied men, would defend the station from the Indians.
undergone, of the eminent people it has known, and the little tales of whispered affection
He immediately set up fortifications and substantially installed himself as an Indian trader
gone. it has overheard, as lovers strolled through its green fields in the generations that have
and planter on a large scale. Fortune favored all of his undertakings and he added acre
after acre to his already great estate, so that it was not long before he was considered one
These changes and events have been recorded since the year 1619, when Westover
of the largest land owners and wealthiest men in the province. He was, moreover, a
first found a place in the annals of history. In that year Captain Francis West selected the
prominent man in affairs of state, holding many high positions in Virginia. In 1687 these
site of Westover as the location for the lands of Henry West, fourth Lord Delaware, son
honors were crowned by the King's appointing him "Receiver-general of his Majesty's
and heir of his brother, Thomas West, third Lord Delaware, Governor of Virginia. The
revenues for the Colony," a most responsible position, which he held with credit and honor
three brothers of Thomas West, Captains John, Francis and Nathaniel West, all acted as
until his death, in December, 1701, when the office was transmitted to his son. Colonel
Governors of Virginia, and it is from these brothers that Westover derived its name.
Byrd, as he was called, did not, however, confine himself to politics and business matters,
Each had a separate plantation in Virginia, but only Captain John West is known to have
but took a lively interest in the social enjoyments of life and in commencing the famous
left descendants in the State. His son, Colonel John West. of West Point, was the first
library, which was afterward added to by his son, until the number of books reached
child of English parents born on York River. At Henry West's plantation, Westover,
nearly four thousand. The year after he received the appointment by the King, he pur-
six persons fell under the tomahawk in 1622.
chased Westover for three hundred pounds sterling and ten thousand pounds of tobacco,
after which he immediately chose a suitable situation for his mansion about thirty miles
Shortly afterwards, Captain Thomas Pawlett is spoken of as representing Westover
below Richmond, on the north side of the James. He took the keenest interest in his home
and Flower de Hundred, on the opposite side of the river, but it was not until 1637 that
and its appearance, though the carpenter's work was more substantial than ornamental in
he patented a part of the former plantation. This Pawlett was brother of the first Lord
those early days. Among his orders from England about this time are a "bedstead, bed
Pawlett, and was born about 1578, and came to Virginia in 1618. He appeared in the first
and curtains, a looking glass, one small and one middling oval table, and a dozen Russian
American Assembly at Jamestown as a representative from "Argall's Gift." Upon the
leather chairs," evidently for the new house. Owing to the carelessness of a servant, this
death of Thomas Pawlett, in 1643, his grant, which embraced two thousand acres in
original frame building was partly destroyed by fire, and the first description of the manor
Charles City County, fell to his brother, Lord John Pawlett, who in 1665 sold a part of
is after it was rebuilt by the second Colonel William Byrd. This second house the records
this property to Otho Southcoat, and the part that is still called Westover to Theodorick
speak of as being a substantial, three-storied brick mansion, modeled in many respects after
Bland, of Berkeley, the adjoining plantation. History, in an account of his career, states
Drayton Court in Northamptonshire, England, then the home of the Earl of Peter-
that Bland was an Englishman by birth, but became a Spanish merchant before emigrating
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borough West. and now the property of Stockville-Sackville, M. P., a cousin of Lord Sackville-
period, that of the Civil War, when anxious faces watched the river from the hill. It was
at this time that a line of Federal gunboats extended up and down the river for fifty miles
The general outline of the house is still much the same as it was originally. Under
and their orders were to bombard every house along its banks. Yet, in spite of the various
the entire building are spacious cellars, connected with one of which is a hidden room.
dangers incurred by living upon the James, which was, in olden times, the highway of
This eight-foot square hiding place, at a depth of fifteen feet, has many weird and curious
Virginia, the owners preferred to be there where they might guard their valuable property
traditions connected with it. Not far away from the house are two other underground
fronting the river, and where the open position made them feel in closer touch with the
rooms, which are reached through a dry well at a little distance. These rooms had subter-
world. Now, in this peaceful day, the faces of observers show no trace of the old alarm,
ranean passages, which have since caved in, but which formerly led to the river, and served
as they watch the daily steamers plow their way through the waters and listen to the noisy
as hiding places in the bygone days when the treacherous Indian roved about at random.
breaking of the waves upon the shore.
On the ground floor, the hall, with its elaborate carving and paneling, is about eighteen
So lovely is the view and so pleasant the sound of the water that it is hard to turn
feet wide and runs straight through the house, the depth of two large rooms. Besides one
from them to anything else, it matters not how interesting. But the pre-colonial trees,
other room that has been put to various uses, on the right of the hall is the parlor, which
dotting the greensward, invite your attention and one deserves particular notice. It is a
is heavily wainscoted and has ornamental cornices of great beauty. The most striking
perfectly symmetrical yew, which has been pronounced by Professor Sargent, as Ameri-
features of the room is, however, the exquisite black marble chimney-piece, imported from
can forester and botanist, to be the finest specimen in America. A row of magnificent
Italy for a sum equivalent to $2,500. Above the mantel is a long mirror framed in
tulip poplars flank the wide gravel walk, at each end of which the entrance is made
wrought white marble, which contrasts grandly with its massive black-veined background.
through handsome iron gates bearing at the top the family crest of the Byrds. In their
On the opposite side of the hall, Colonel Byrd had his library and the dining-room, the
ancient setting two young trees stand out in striking contrast and the visitor's brow
former being especially noteworthy, as it harbored a very rare private collection of books,
immediately lifts in interrogation. These trees were planted during presidential visits, a
covering almost every field of learning. To the rear of the hall is the staircase, having
maple by Theodore Roosevelt, and a pecan, hardly yet more than a slender stalk, by
twisted balustrades of hand-carved solid mahogany brought from the Mother Country.
Woodrow Wilson. Upon passing around to the rear lawn also one finds points of peculiar
These stairs lead to the sleeping apartments, where, until recently, some rare old pieces
interest, for here the main approach is through the well-known "Westover gates." These
of furniture were found. The third-story rooms also have been used as bed chambers, but
are of wrought iron and swing from huge stone pillars surmounted by massive balls, upon
formerly served for billiards and other popular games.
which perch life-sized leaden eagles with wings half-spread, representing the family crest.
In coming down again, one passes through the wide hall doors and over the worn
The monogram, W. E. B., is skilfully interwoven into the ornamental hammered iron
above the gates. Beyond this entrance is an extensive paddock, having on one side the fine
stone steps to the closely trimmed lawn, which, after a certain distance, slopes steeply to the
old brick stables, and on the other the old-fashioned combination vegetable and flower
river. Its base is protected from the wash of waves by a stout river-wall running the whole
length of the lawn. The top of the terrace commands a fine view of a two-and-a-half-mile
garden, enclosed by a high brick wall, over which clinging vines creep lazily. Above this
wall can be seen the tops of shrubs and bushes laden down with their fragrant blossoms.
stretch of water, and one cannot help thinking of the variety of craft that have been
watched from this advantageous standpoint. Perhaps, first of all, the canoe of the dreaded
Box-bushes, too, some of them reaching the unusual height of ten feet, stand as a receiving
red man was peered at and speculated upon by the old-time mistresses of Westover, who
line just inside of the gate. On entering, one's attention is directly called to the garden
walks, which are attractively laid out and flanked by flowers tastefully arranged.
feared the consequences of a treacherous onslaught. From here, too, was noticed the
gradual change from the clumsy, slow-sailing vessel of colonial times to the comfortable
It is pleasant to wander along these paths, drinking in the perfume of the delicate tea
steamer of the present day. But, during this progress in development, there is one more
roses and of the profusion of other flowers; but by any of these walks one is soon brought
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to the center of the garden, where stands the much-talked-of tomb of the second Colonel
intellectual capacity and public spirit led him into politics, while his literary turn caused
Byrd, towards which everything in the garden seems to point. The story of his life is
him to spend much time in his library, where he afterwards wrote the famous "Westover
recorded on his monument in the following inscription:
Manuscripts," which prove him to have been one of the brightest intellects of the age.
Fortune smiled upon him in his domestic relations also, and it needed but the birth of
"Here lyeth
the little Evelyn, in 1707, to make his blessings complete. But this state of happiness was
The Honorable William Byrd, Esqr.
not destined to last, for after a few years of home life, he was called abroad to attend to
some important and tedious business. Finally his wife and daughter went over to join
Being born to one of the amplest fortunes in this country, he was sent early to England
him in England, and while there the young mother was stricken down with smallpox,
for his education, where, under the care and direction of Sir Robert Southwell, and even
from which she never recovered.
with his particular instructions, he made a happy proficiency in polite and various learn-
ing; by the means of the same noble friend he was introduced to the acquaintance of
Evelyn, then a child of only nine years, became more than ever the comfort and idol
many of the first persons of that age for knowledge, wit, virtue, birth, or high station,
of her doting father. He gave her the education and training of the best instructors Eng-
and particularly attracted a most close and bosom friendship with the learned and illus-
land could afford, and watched with pride her development into cultured womanhood.
trious Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery.
Her beauty had become the subject of much admiration by the time she reached the age
He was admitted to the bar in the Middle Temple, studied for some time in the low
of sixteen, when she was presented at Court. The carved ivory fan carried by her on
that momentous occasion is prized by one of the Brandon Harrisons, in whose possession
countries, visited the court of France, and was chosen Fellow of the Royal Society."
it now is. Lord Chatham, when meeting the fair Virginian, remarked that he "no longer
On the opposite side of the tomb the inscription is continued:
wondered why young gentlemen were SO fond of going to Virginia to study ornithology,
"Thus eminently fitted for the service and ornament of his country, he was made
since such beautiful Byrds were there." It was in England that the hopeless attachment
receiver-general of his Majesty's revenues here, was thrice appointed publick agent to the
between Evelyn and Lord Peterborough originated. He was a Popish peer, wealthy,
court and ministry of England; and being thirty-seven years a member, at last became
distinguished, and accomplished, but older perhaps than Colonel Byrd himself. As an old
president of the Council of this Colony. To all this were added a great elegancy of taste
leader of society he had gained all the fascinating charms of manner SO fatal to a young
and life, the well-bred gentleman and polite companion, the splendid economist and
girl's heart, and Evelyn, with all the impetuosity of youth, passionately returned his love.
prudent father of a family, with the constant enemy of all exhorbitant power and hearty
Her father bitterly opposed the match and carried his rebellious daughter back to Amer-
Aetat 70."
friend to the liberties of his country. Nat. March 28, 1674. Mort. Aug. 26, (1744).
ica, where she was never more to see her lover.
Colonel Byrd had in the meantime married Maria, the eldest daughter and one of the
co-heiresses of Thomas Taylor, of Kensington, so the three came back together to take up
This distinguished gentleman, the most renowned of all the Byrds, was thirty years
the old manner of living at Westover. Again those stately halls were thronged with the
of age when his father died. He was handsome, well educated, enormously wealthy, and
"First Families of Virginia," who enjoyed the cordial hospitality for which the old plan-
considered the great catch of Virginia. So there is little wonder that many ladies of the
tation has always been noted. Among the constant visitors were many suitors for the hand
land looked with envious eyes upon the fair Lucy Parke when she became mistress of
of the fair Evelyn, but her youth had been blighted and she took interest in none of them.
Westover in 1706. For five years the young couple dispensed hospitality and lived in
Her father's cherished hope that she should become the wife of Daniel Parke Custis was
royal style. They indulged in all the extravagancies and luxuries which the rich young
never realized, for, since her love had been crossed, she had determined never to marry.
planter deemed necessary to existence; but the Colonel was capable of doing things that
After her return, tradition tells us that the great dark eyes grew wistful and she drooped
were really worth while and had no intention of spending his whole life in idleness. His
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until 1739, when she died of a broken heart. Thus she, who had been called the fairest
This third heir in the line of Byrds was born at Westover, September 6, 1728. In
flower of the Old Dominion, faded away in the bloom of her youth. In the family bury-
ability and natural wit, he was much like his father, but he did not have the benefit of a
ing-ground, situated in a fine old clump of trees about a quarter of a mile west of the house,
foreign education and never attained the intellectual distinction of his brilliant parent.
may be seen her moss-grown tomb, bearing this dismal epitaph:
As a public man and office-holder, however, he reached a prominent and influential place.
He and one of his contemporaries, Peter Randolph, were appointed by the governor to
"Here in the sleep of Peace,
make terms with the neighboring Indians, and obtained a treaty of peace from the Chero-
Reposes the Body:
kee and other Indian tribes in Southern Virginia in 1755. Later, in 1758, he was colonel
of Miss Evelyn Byrd:
of one of the two divisions of Virginia militia and won the esteem of Washington, who
Daughter,
commanded the other regiment in the expedition led by General Forbes against Fort
of the Honorable William Byrd Esqr:
Duquesne. For a long time Colonel Byrd was a member of the House of Burgesses and
The various and excellent endowments of Nature: Improved
held a prominent place in political affairs; but his love of society life, cards and drink
and perfected by an accomplished Education:
meant his ultimate downfall. His dissipation and excessive gambling piled up a heavy
Formed her,
debt against him so that, at the time of his death, in January, 1777, his affairs were found
For the Happyness of her Friends
to be very much involved.
For an Ornament of her Country,
Much credit is due to the widow, Mrs. Mary Willing Byrd, who, by prudent
Alas, Reader!
management, retained Westover through these trying years and did much to repair the
We can detain nothing however valued
effects of her husband's dissipation. But at every turn fresh misfortune awaited her.
From unrelenting Death:
Three times was Westover ravaged by the English: once under Cornwallis and twice
See here a Proof
under the traitor, Benedict Arnold, whose wife's relationship to Mrs. Byrd cast suspicion
And be reminded by this awful Tomb:
upon the latter as being in connivance with the English army. Once the Continental
That every worldly Comfort fleets away:
soldiers, while ransacking her private papers to try to prove their suspicions that she was
Excepting what arises,
guilty of treason during the Revolution, kept her locked in a third-story room, which
From imitating the Virtues of our Friends:
curiously enough connects directly with one of the hidden rooms before mentioned in
And the contemplation of their happiness.
To which
this article. At one time the government placed its seal upon Mrs. Byrd's letters, and
thus she was again subjected to suspicion and humiliation; but she braved it all and
God was pleased to call this Lady
on the 13th Day of November, 1737-
defended herself strongly until it was proved that she had done nothing to aid Arnold in
In the 29th Year of her Age."
his James River campaign. After a life of usefulness and piety, she died in 1814, leaving
many to mourn her loss, but none to take her place.
As every seat of colonial aristocracy must have its ghost, Westover is not without
its traditions of Evelyn's returns to the old homestead, when the tap, tap of her high-
At her death the inevitable breaking up of the family occurred and this caused many
heeled slippers is heard along the corridors where she was wont to roam. Her death was
of the relics and heirlooms to be scattered among other homes where the Byrd descendants
a terrible blow to her father, who, though other children sought to soothe his grief, refused
moved. Some of the daughters of the house married into other James River families, and
to be comforted. But it was not long before he, too, passed away, leaving the vast estate
thus it comes about that at Lower Brandon and such manors are found today the old
to his son and namesake, William Evelyn Byrd.
portraits which used to look down from the walls at Westover and the valuable manu-
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scripts which were written in those days of long ago. In the year of Mrs. Byrd's death,
Mrs. Clarise Sears Ramsay, who carried on the work of restoration to a great extent. At
the plantation was bought by Williams Carter, who, owing to financial reverses, soon sold
the foot of the lawn she rebuilt the river-wall, which during the war was demolished to
it to a family named Douthat. It was next purchased by one of the Harrisons of Brandon,
furnish material for Federal barrack chimneys. The east wing she also restored, SO that
a cousin of Colonel Byrd, and from that branch it passed into the hands of the Seldens,
now, as one enters the gateway, one sees the mansion as it stands complete; the three-
who did much to better the conditions of the place, so much injured by constant changes.
storied main building, with its old-time dormer windows peeping inquisitively through
the slated roof, situated between the two wings with their connecting corridors. The
It was about this time, when Westover began to figure in the Civil War, that General
interior of the house also underwent a transformation, for money was not spared in the
McClellan with the officers of his army occupied the mansion, while thousands of the
many additions of handsome furniture that carried out the colonial style of the grand old
Federal soldiery pitched their tents on the old plantation. Again, after the bloody Seven
manor. But the farm lands, owing to the want of careful management, have somewhat
Days' Fight, when the Army of the Potomac retired to Harrison's Landing in pursuance
of McClellan's famous "change of base," Fitz John Porter's corps encamped in the wheat
deteriorated in the last few years, so that should Evelyn return she would miss the rank
fields of Westover and converted the old mansion into division headquarters. The east
waving grain she was wont to see in her father's fields. Mrs. Ramsay dismantled the
wing was entirely destroyed and the whole building much impaired. But the shame done
house absolutely before selling it to the present owner, Hon. Richard Crane, Minister to
Czecho-Slovakia under President Wilson, whose hospitality is that of the old regime.
to old Westover Church far outweighed that done to the house. The sacred edifice, which
had years before been moved, brick by brick, to Evelynton, another part of the estate,
It matters not, however, the number of material changes; there are still always the
named for Evelyn Byrd, was used by the Federal cavalry for stabling their horses. These
thousand natural beauties of the place; the choice view, the rolling lawn, and the gayly
outrages in many respects meant irreparable damage to the place and its surroundings. It
flitting song birds that each morning carol their joyous songs from the green depths of the
is said that the exact location of McClellan's tents is still shown by the grass which grows
monarch tulip poplar and other superb trees on the lawn. Then, too, there will ever be
more luxuriently on those spots than on the rest of the lawn. As the spring advances, these
the halo of historic interest that surrounds the old place, renowned for its having resisted
circles of green, the identical size of the base of the tents, present a strange phenomenon,
the ravages of fire, war, and time; for its having given birth to genius, merit, and rare
which has been marveled at by visitors from far and near. Each succeeding spring this
beauty, and for its having harbored the flower of the colonial aristocracy of Virginia.
reminder of those stormy days repeats itself.
Since the war, Westover has changed hands three times, being bought first by Major
A. H. Drewry, the hero of Drewry's Bluff. He married Miss Mary Harrison, a member
of a collateral branch of the ancient race, and with the help of his practical, sunny-hearted
wife spent many years in bringing his home out of the wreck of war and time. By this
date, the plantation had much decreased in size, as strips of land had gradually been cut
off and sold to outsiders. The farm perhaps consisted of little more than six hundred acres,
but these the Major put under careful cultivation until his crops almost rivaled those of
the Colonel himself. A marsh of three hundred acres, over which duck hunters and fisher-
men used to sail, he reclaimed with steam dredge and pump. Also due to the Major was
the restoration of the stone balls and the emblem of hospitality, the pineapples, that used
to alternate upon the pillars of the fence dividing the rear lawn from the paddock. After
his death the second change occurred, when Westover was purchased by a Marylander,
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