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PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE PPF 9 Gifts M Jan. -Feb. 1940 PPF900509 Miss Le Hand + 5 HARGOL Missis mr none miss Le Hand 7 January 3, 1940 0.777 9-m 9' m My dear Miss Matthes: + It was nice indeed of you to send the calendar and gift to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. They much appreciate your friendly thought and have asked me to convey their best wishes to you for the coming year. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Dorothy L. Matthes, 632 West Summit Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan, es Miss Le Hand + 5 January 3, 1940 p.n.7. 9-m 9 My dear Mr. Morley: Mr. Early has handed to me your letter of December twenty-seventh and I have had much pleasure in placing before the President that copy of Mr. Eliot's book "The Idea of a Christian Society." The President deeply appreciates your thoughtfulness in sending this book to him and asks me to thank you ever so much. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Frank V. Morley, Esq., Harcourt, Brace and Company, Inc., x 383 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. edb 5 HARCOURT, BRACE AND COMPANY, INC. PUBLISHERS 383 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK Telephone: ELdorado 5-3610 Cable Address:Harbrace, New York hb and should Secretary to the President White House Washington, D. C. December X 27, 1939 not Mr. Stephen Early Dear Mr. Early: It occurred to me that the President might be interested in the forthcoming book by T. S. Eliot, on THE IDEA OF A CHRISTIAN SOCIETY, which we are publishing on the fourth of January. I expect that you know Mr. Eliot's work in other fields of poetry and criticism; his reputation in those fields adds to the interest in this particular book, which seems to me, as I have said on the blurb, a very remarkable and durable work. But I will say no more than that I hope the President may be interested to look into it, and that it gives me very great pleasure to send a copy in that hope. Yours sincerely, Funday Frank V. Morley FVM Book under separate cover. Manaw Miss Le Hand Lite January 4, 1940 The My dear Governor Miles: The President asks me to acknowledge your very nice letter of New Year greetings which you so kindly extend to him on behalf of the people of Santa Fe and New Mexico, and to assure pr.7, 9-m m 9- you of his appreciation of this expression of friendliness. He also requests me to convey his thanks to you for the gift you were good enough to send him, and his best wishes for a Happy New xp.p.7, Year. 9-T Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY His Excellency John E. Miles, Governor of New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico. cd 3 STATE OF NEW MEXICO EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT SANTA FE THE MEXICO 1912 achid JOHN E. MILES GOVERNOR December 28, 1939. 1/3/400 Honorable Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States, White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: New Year's greetings from old Santa Fe and the State of New Mexico! With these greetings please accept the attached gift as emphasized indication of my sincere hope that 1940 will be good to your health, your fortune and your happiness. The gift enclosed typifies Santa Fe. This city is the center of a growing industry, woolen fabrics handwoven by native Indians and Spanish- Americans. A large and growing demand for ties of this kind has been developed throughout the United States. Let me hope that we will meet during 1940, and that that meeting will take place at Santa Fe. Cordially yours, John Governor. E. miles. Pres they pp7 January 3, 1940 q-m My dear Mr. Mott: Permit me, please, to thank you in the President's behalf for the copy of the book- let which you sent to him, He is most appro-> clative of your friendly thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, L prt q-B 9 B II. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY + L. B. Mott, Esq., 10101 Wilmington Avenue, Los Angeles, California. es guints to miss Lettand X January 9, 1940 p.p.7 q-m My dear Mr. Murphy: The President thanks you very much for the picture and unique ash trays. He more than appreciates the friendly thought which prompted you to send them to him and asks me to convey his good wishes to you for the coming year. that + all Very sincerely yours, that + 9-A H. 1. Lelland PRIVATE SECRETARY + John J. Murphy, Esq., Post Office Box 1215, Boston, Massachusetts. es JOHN J. MURPHY SALES ENGINEER Thank POST OFFICE Box 1215 BOSTON, MASS. mahell President Franklin D. Roosevelt ahgd January 3, 1940. White House Washington, D.C. 1-9-40 My dear Mr. President: plained in my letter to him. to Tom Qualters which I have asked him to present to you for reasons ex- Am forwarding by parcel post a package addressed of your sailing trips to New England. I thought it would be a nice memento one It contains a colored picture of yourself on for the new cottage at Hydo Park. fond, I am also including two brass ash trays in the design of boats. Al- To com lete the marine scheme, of which you are so though they came from China, I know you will not mind because one of your an- cestors did very well with the tea growers there many years ago. With every good wish to you and yours for the Now Year and many more to come, I remain, as. ever, Your sincere friend, John J. the murphy, President of Roosev It League of Massachusetts. by / D. N T.A 4 m nom January 15, 1940 pp7. qm My dear Mrs. Morris: The President thanks you very much indeed for your greetings and for the friendly spirit which prompted you to send him that nice pincushion. He notes that you have recently celebrated your own birthday and asks me to convey his every good wish to you for your health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Alice Morris, 2024 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia, es Pennsylvania. 5 n Y have J. 40 me Times 20 From ou very P.P.7. 9-m you sent to him at Christmas time. It was delicious and he wants you to know that he is deeply grateful for your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY L Earl E. May, Esq., Shenandoah, es Iom. a и Phila Pa har Resendant a little Pin lenshin in to put tio Pins in thanking W for opening a way for me ying ow, rant which I am I am madeur 73 folds for frading use and my Birthday it to years and I am yours sanding alice more 2024 you Carkenter Kearly Christmas Greetings 80 AS И 1 lay the weary pen aside And wish you health and love and mixth, As fits the solemn Christmastide, As fits the holy Christmas birth. Thackeray. 30 И sent to house J. December January 12, 1940 me minimu Times P.P.7. My dear Mr. May: The President asks mo to thank you very q-m much indeed for that fine turkey which you sent to him at Christmas time. It was delicious and he wants you to know that he 1s deoply grateful for your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Earl E. May, Esq., Shenandoah, Iown, es И EARL E. MAY Shenandoah, Iowa 1-12-40 December 20, 1939 4 Gen. Watson Secretary to the President White House Washington, D.C. Dear General Watson: I thank you very much for your kind letter of recent date. I am personally seeing to it that one of our fine White Holland turkeys is being forwarded to the Housekeeper of the White House, and I feel confident this bird will delight the President in case it reaches his table. I realize, you understand, that there are thousands of people sending things to the President. In the past, I have had as high as 50 to 75 cakes sent to me on my birthday, and frankly, very few of them could be eaten, but this is a very wonderful bird, properly prepared, and it's been a pleasure to send it. Very best wishes for the Holidays. Yours Car May truly Earl E. May p X December 11, 1939. My dear Mr. May: Thank you very much for your note of December fourth and for your complimentary remarks concerning the President. I am sure the President would be delighted to have the turkey and suggest that you send it in care of Mrs. Henrietta Nesbitt, Housekeeper at the White House: With kind personal regards, I am, Very sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President. L Earl E. May, Esq., Shenandoah, Iowa. SK Earl Carere E. May p EARL E. MAY Shenandoah, Iowa Isen good Watson December 4, 1939 General Watson White House Washington, D.C. Dear General Watson: A few weeks ago I sent you the tabulation of the vote here at Radio Station KMA. I noticed this also appeared in the Washington Merry-Go-Round. I have always been a great admirer of the President's courage and his activities and if it is not too pre- sumptuous, I would like the pleasure of sending him a nice 18 to 20 pound White Holland turkey, all thoroughly dressed and cleaned for Christmas. I met President Roosevelt in his office. I was in- troduced by Congressman Wearin and Secretary McIntire. I met him again at the Drouth Conference in Des Moines, introduced by Senator Herring. I was on the train from Creston, Iowa to Red Oak in company with Senator Norris, Secretary of Agriculture Wallace, Senator Herring, and Mr. McIntire. The President spoke over our station, KMA, from Red Oak, Iowa. It would be a pleasure for me to do this. I am not doing this in any way for any advertising. I also have in my office a picture of Mrs. Roosevelt, Congressman Wearin and his wife, and my family, with roses which we presented in the early part of the President's career in the White House, and these roses were planted on the White House lawn. In a recent visit of mine to Chicago, stopping at the 1/tmb Drake Hotel, I noticed you were a guest at their affiliated hotel, The Gorham, in New York. Assuring you that if you have any custom in which this is not the proper thing to do, I will not in the least feel offended, but I would be pleased to have the privilege of doing this. Yours very truly, Earl E. May p nne Drin to the Prus 71/16/40 Grven to the Press F1/16/46 + -1/16/40 January 10, 1940 P.P.7. Dear Eleanor: 9-M You and Henry were angels to send me those perfectly lovely towels. They were sadly needed for the new cottage and will go up there with me the end of this month. Forgive me for dictating this letter but you know what would happen if I waited to write a longhand letter. My affectionate good wishes to you both for the New Year. L As ever, FRANKLIN D. ROUSEVELT a Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, Jr , Washington, 2211 Thirtieth D. C. Street, X *#p.P.7. mal/tmb 357 her nones Duin to the Press 71/16/40 (wood carvings) January 10, 1940 PPF, 9-m Dear Mac:- I love the Christmas gift which you and Dodie sent me. I am having it put in 8 glass case. Thank you both ever so much. I was sorry to hear that you had an XP.P.7. q-w w xp. upset and we all are so pleased to hear that you are safely over the hump. We all miss you. Do continue to take very good care of yourself and come back soon. As ever, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Honorable M. H. MoIntyre, 102 Macon Avenue, x259 Asheville, North Carolina. mal/tmb a 6722 X Gerin to miss Le + Hand January 10, 1940 p.p.7. My dear Mr. McCrudden: 9-m Please accept the President's thanks for the handkerchiefs to which you refer in your letter of January fifth. I want to assure you that he is most appreciative of the friendly spirit which prompted you to send them to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Samuel McCrudden, Esq., 1 West 37th Street, New York, N.Y. es DEN & Co., Inc. DKERCHIEFS AND LINENS STAFF ROOM ET. NEW YORK CITY. CONSIN 7-4674/4675, NDLINEN, NEW YORK. Thank 110-40 as M.A.L. signature January 5th, 1940 P.T.L. 1 States, A few years ago you graciously accepted from me a packet of men's Irish linen handkerchiefs, all hand-made throughout, and with hand-embroidered facsimile of your signature. I am again taking the liberty of sending you, under separate cover, another packet of such handkerchiefs. Please accept these handkerchiefs as a token of the good will of myself and my fellow countrymen in Northern Ireland, who join with me in wishing you happiness for the coming year and hope that you may be able to continue your courageous work for the betterment of mankind. Respectfully yours, SMc SAMUEL McCRUDDEN & Co., Inc. LURGAN, MANUFACTURERS OF HANDKERCHIEFS AND LINENS AND LLYCLARE, IRELAND. CABLE ADDRESS: IRISLIN, BELFAST. 1 WEST 37TH street, NEW YORK CITY. TELEPHONE - WISCONSIN 7-4674/4675, CABLE ADDRESS: handlinen, NEW YORK. lenen the & Handred Lonely , mus Princent Le 8.52. January 5th, 1940 His Excellency, The President of the United States, The White House Washington, D. C. Mr. President: A few years ago you graciously accepted from me a packet of men's Irish linen handkerchiefs, all hand-made throughout, and with hand-embroidered facsimile of your signature. I am again taking the liberty of sending you, under separate cover, another packet of such handkerchiefs. Please accept these handkerchiefs as a token of the good will of myself and my fellow countrymen in Northern Ireland, who join with me in wishing you happiness for the coming year and hope that you may be able to continue your courageous work for the betterment of mankind. Respectfully yours, same Webrudden SMc I pt Givin the Press Filed 1/17/40 January 8, 1940 PP7, q-m 9' m Dear Mrs. McGusty: I was deeply touched when I received the bell which Mary had got for me and I want to send you this personal note of real appre- ciation. This must have been a difficult Christmas for you but I hope the New Year will bring you happiness. Always sincerely yours, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Mrs. Robert NoGusty, 885 Park Avenue, New York, New York. a mal/tmb I P.a-m January 11, 1940 My dear Dr. Miller: Your letter of January eighth has been received. The President, of course, deeply appreciates the friendly interest which prompted your suggestion, but as he already has a number of canes he would not want to deprive you of the possession of the one about which you write. He asks me to X RP.7 thank you, nevertheless, for your kind thought 9.c of him. Very sincerely yours, L M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY a Dr. Walter C. Miller, Coconut Grove Station, Miami, Florida. eke or per sketch - Sencerely, if on will qur measumed Wath Min min WALTER C. MILLER, D. D. S. COCONUT GROVE STATION MIAMI, FLORIDA Say to the Prended July y achies 1-11-40 Washing ten, D.C. EKE very houdSome tack loong handle, X that I free washing Caul- Junere Elephant Ourpossional my hh use A as vantage any pleasure to himself, any Iknow of and one to whom I'd rather present supply first ig nor this, tend it- The already has couple if he wants it - it is his, or per sketch Wath Min - Sencerely, if you will give measumeds " e "alos le tork Exactly this PLEASE girE EXACT lENgth of Favorite cane, from this point to End, And say if End is Rubber tippEd or not, PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Elmina McDougall, 91 East 116th Street, New York, N. Y. oh the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stella ann Prin Studes 1 pl.m qim m January 10, 1940 My dear Miss McDougall: Your nice letter of January second has been received. While the President is in- deed most appreciative of your kind thought in writing to present to him the pearl shell to which you refer, he does not feel that he should 11 deprive you of its possession. He asks me to x11.2 9-8 express his grateful thanks, nevertheless, and to extend to you his very best wishes for a 100L New Year of health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Elmina McDougall, 91 East 116th Street, New York, N. Y. oh the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stella ann M.Krissen Pain Student I 1 91 East 116 St, " new york city, n.y. jany. 2nd Octed 40 Mrs President:- 1/10h 40 P.P.7. I have a pearl shell 9-M from which three pearls were taken, it is about 25inhs the a in around, and about ginhs at you by 12" the longest proint have had this same for move than 30 years. it 18 I would like very much Federal and con- is in ed in the Pool at your to give you same to befuace help- Hyde Park residence, or where ever you choose if ARX your with favour me by accepting same. y moccassins; es (beaded belt; some diluted maple sugar. FED WORKS AGCY (WPA- Says her son is not allowed WPA work because she and her husband are on old age ension receiving $31.88 a month; this is not sufficient for their needs and clothing; asks that son be given WPA employ- ment away from there. Son formerly in CCC but had to leave as their old age P pension was discontinued. See P.P.F. 9-R for first copy the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann M.Krissen It should your, please let me know how to send it, or better still, if your so arranger of can take same to the residence of your mother have in the City. of am in my 60s. get have never made any request from any of my Presidents Y do hope your will say yes to my request I am Mrs President yours respectfully Me Elmina Dougall Mrs. Volfe Dock, Ponsiord, Hinnecota. (Articles sent in: 3 pair tiny moccassins; es (beaded belt; some diluted maple sugar. FED WORKS AGCY (WPA- Says her son is not allowed WPA work because she and her husband are on old age P ension receiving $31.88 a month; this is not sufficient for their needs and clothing; asks that son be given WPA employ- ment away from there. Son formerly in CCC but had to leave as their old age P pension was discontinued. See- P.P.F. 9-R for first copy the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann M.Krissen Prin Student 1 n A al January 20, 1940 P.P.7. 9-M My door 180. Rocks It vas Indeed nice of you to send the President those articles which you mentãon in your Letter of Jamary sixth. Be thenks you over 00 much and onlo to to convey his very best whene to you and to live Book for your health and happiness throughout the coming year, By direction of the President, what you say about your con's need of exployment As being brought to the attention of the Federal Works Administrator, who has supervision and con- trol. over the Wearte Projects Administration, in the hope that he my be able to make some help- full suggestion, Very alnocrely yours, 11. A. Leiland PRIVATE SECRETARY les Volfe Doolt, Pensiford, l'innosota (Articles sent in: 3 pair tiny moccassins; os (beaded belt; some diluted maple sugar. FED WORKS AGCY (WPA- Says her son is not allowed WPA work because she and her husband are on old age P ension receiving $31.88 a month; this is not sufficient for their needs and clothing; asks that son be given WPA employ- ment away from there. Son formerly in CCC but had to leave as their old age P pension was discontinued. See- P.P.F. 9-R for first copy the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann Prin Student 1 Sent to house Fiad 1/17/40 pp. 7 q-m January 10, 1940 = Dear Mr. Martin: Thank you ever BO much for that x p.p 7 grand case of canned pheasants which you sent 9-P me at Christmas time. They are being much enjoyed by all of us and I do appreciate your thought of me. My best wishes to you for a very happy New Year. Very sincerely yours, X Sam Martin, Esq., Seattle, Washington. tib open your eyes to these facts and give you the sourage that only god can to choose the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann Y January 11, 1940 Dear Anna: I am sending the enclosed along to you since we do not have an address for Mr. Martin. Will you be good enough to see that it reaches him? I was sorry, too, that we didn't see more of each other. However, that's what you get for dashing around 80 fast! The children are fine and will be greatly missed by us all when they leave. Much love to you both, (miss LeHand) tmb Mrs. John Boettiger, x17.7 X 36 West & Government Way, Seattle, Washingon. Let 1/10/40 to Sam Martin, Seattle, Washington from the President thanking for canned pheasant. eyes to these facts and give you the conrage that only god can to choose the open rigt your sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann M.Krosen Missy dear: meant As you for will Pa. see the attached PP.7. a handkerchief Along with it she letter is was Among being also Sam Martin a attached, bribed! the case Christmas of in Therefore, canned too! case presents pheasants and said I don't Pa hankie from received sent like one me q-m t case is real PO sank these boids Seattle. The canning receive course, his one and only specialty. desire is And, is his own of of no signature. possible? I'll tell a thank him If Do not, you the you usual think just letter drop this with me would a Pa's line be to and thousands of gifts and lack story of of time, the etc. I feel as if we'd seen next to nothing of you on this trip, and that all we can hope for is that you'll come to the northwest in future! leisurely fashion in the very near RY Lots of love to you from us both! human es want the rest I am your humble servant and I have it all Laying all foolishness a side this is a serious and my prayer that God will open your eyes to these facts and give you the sourage that only god can to choose the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann M Kissen Pres Study + January 15, 1940 PP.7. My dear Miss McKissen: q-m t " Leal Permit me, please, to acknowledge re ceipt of your letter of recent date and to thank you for your courtesy in sending the booklet to which you refer. I can assure you that the President will be deeply grateful for your prayers. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Stella Ann Mckissen, 3051 Burdette Street, Ferndale, es Michigan, want the rest I am your humble servant and I have it all Laying all foolishness a side this is a serious and my prayer that God will open your eyes to these facts and give you the courage that only god can to choose the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann M.Krissen 3051 Burdette St, Ferndale, Mich. December, 27 I939. STAFF ROOM Thank of your appresiation of timelyness I have "The Left " a souple of small books written onth new Deal M.A.L. signature interested in a bases for peace after gious leaders and others for eooperation me of the old prophets had to say on the simalor to our own they proved to be the ir day and they still hold true in our ilable, Christ regonized them as the sure word of prophesy. We must seek divine guidanee if we are to survive we may not save a strueture doomed by God himself but we can salvage humanity from the wreekage their is one thing especially worring me and it is that pesky Gold it always brings trouble and II. Chron. I3-18 says those who have the Gold calf willnot stand and I would feel better for our Nation if you would get rid of it for it is hot stuff. when Moses sensed the plague of it coming on he made the children of Israel drink the water he poured it in after he ground it to powder. the 8th verse and 6th Verse Housel says the salf of Samaria will again be broken you see the Babolions stold this stuff from King Solomns temple after King Dawid had DEdicated it to God and he is Good and sore about and I would not want to be responsible for the person or Nation saugt with this loot when the time somes for him to pour out his wrath wish he says he will especialy on the Kings of those Nations for he turned the King of Babylon to a beast and he had to oat grass seven years but he did learn about God in the end , well that is not all if you want the rest I am your humble servant and I have it all Laying all foolishness a side this is a serious and my prayer that God will open your eyes to these facts and give you the conrage that only god can to choose the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann M.Krisser 3051 Burdette St, Ferndale, Mich. December, 27 I939. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Dear President, with knoledege of your appreciation of timelyness I have "The Left " decided under seperate sover to mail you a souple of small books written ontone new Deal subje at the whole world is more or less interested in a bases for peace after consulting the pope and some of our religious leaders and others for cooperation I thought perhaps you might enjoy what some of the old prophets had to say on the subject when they were facing conditions simalor to our own they proved to be the most valuable information available in thir day and they still hold true in our day for they have proved themselves infailable, Christ regonized them as the sure word of prophesy. We must seek divine guidanee if we are to survive we may not save a structure doomed by God himself but we can salvage humanity from the wreekage their is one thing especially worring me and it is that pesky Gold it always brings trouble and II. Chron. I3-18 says those who have the Gold calf willnot stand and I would feel better for our Nation if you would get rid of it for it is hot stuff. when Moses sensed the plague of it coming on he made the children of Israel drink the water he poured it in after he ground it to powder. the 8th verse and 6th Verse Hourd says the salf of Samaria will again be broken you ⑉ the Babolions stold this stuff from King Solomns temple after King Dawid had DEdicated it to God and he is Good and sore about and I would not want to be responsible for the person or Nation saugt with this loot when the time somes for him to pour out his wrath wish he says he will especialy on the Kings of those Nations for he turned the King of Babylon to a beast and he had to oat grass seven years but he did learn about God in the end , well that is not all if you want the rest I am your humble servant and I have it all Laying all foolishness a side this is a serious and my prayer that God will open your eyes to these facts and give you the courage that only god can to choose the rigt sourse in this very serious time. yours Sincerely Stilla ann M.Krosen miss Le Hard y January 18, 1940 P.P.7. q-m My dear Captain MacNeil: It was nice indeed of you and the Mayfair Publishing Company to send the Presi- dont and Mrs. Roosevelt that fine "Zodiac Tray K Ensemble" to which you refer in your letter Wooder Receipt Creptail naphins of January twenty-ninth. They are indeed grateful for this evidence of good will and have asked no to convey their very best wishes to everyone concerned. Very sincerely yours, xpeart. X + pl., q-B lac B 7 II. A. LeHand + PRIVATE SECRETARY the Captain Stanley MacNeil, x Mayfair Publishing Company, R.K.O. Building, Rockefeller Center, New York, N.Y. es M 1-18-40 & MAYFAIR Publishing COMPANY R.K.O. BUILDING - ROCKEFELLER CENTER . NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE CIRCLE 7-5289-5290 Wooden Recipe cocktail Dray book napples December 29, 1939. President and Mrs. Roosevelt, White House, Washington, D. C. Dear President and Mrs. Roosevelt:- Enclosed is the balance of the "Zodiac Ensemble", which I promised to send. This is presented by the May fair Publishing Company and myself. I hope that this will suit your approval. Sincerely yours, Caft. Stanleey Machiel SSMoN: FD pp.7m January 19, 1940 My dear Mr. Maihl: Your letter of January fifteenth to the President has been received and I want to assure you, in his behalf, that your kindness in writing and submitting your plan is much appreciated. It was thoughtful of you, too, to send the President the book and the handmade articles. It is felt, however, that they should not be ac- cepted and thus deprive you of an opportunity to sell them for your own personal benefit. For this reason I am returning the items and am sure you will Il understand that the friendly spirit which prompted you to send the gifts is, nevertheless, appreciated. I am sorry that this office knows of no position to which you could be appointed, but I am very glad to refer the matter to the Federal Secu- rity Administrator, who has jurisdiction over the Bureau of Employment Security. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X T. Wilmer Maihl, Esq., 1900 North Pulaski Street, Baltimore, Maryland, edb 7ed see. agency (B.E.S) January 11, 1940 P.P.7. MISS LE HAND REAL q-m lary fifth, ad- is been handed From - x P.P.7. 2 1 you were kind Has not been acknowledged nt, was re- P.P.7. rith your compli- Do you want to accept? 'e you of his sin- q-p rughtfulness in P.O.L. in of your skill. if you will nd his kind re- (2 pieces mother. and a book (ress old ) y yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Paul Meltsner, Esq., 145 West 14th Street, New York, N. Y. hm and liked. Sincerely yours, 145WWAT14. y.city Paul meltaner my January 11, 1940 p.p.7. q-m My dear Mr. Meltsner: Your letter of January fifth, ad- dressed to Mrs. Roosevelt, has been handed P.P.7. to me for acknowledgment. 1 The painting, which you were kind enough to send to the President, was re- X.P.P.7. ceived and presented to him with your compli- ments. He wishes me to assure you of his sin- q-p cere appreciation of your thoughtfulness in sending him this fine specimen of your skill. The President asks if you will please be good enough to extend his kind re- gards and best wishes to your mother. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Paul Meltsner, Esq., 145 West 14th Street, New York, N. Y. hm 145 So. city. Paul meltaner and liked. Sincerely yours, my DOO. Cleanor Roosevelt, The White House, Wash D.C. Hear Mrs. Roosevelt, 1/4/40 on office OM. A.L 6-1940 for Pres. I received wond from Mr. Watson, the Presidents secretary about Two months ago, including an invitation to come to Washington of This paintings and present to him for the President, one heing given to show my administion for gift a picture of the sla, was both the President and jaurself. I was unable to come to Washington, due to the illness The my mother, who is I an invalid with thopse of recovery. inform ed mr. Watson that La would ship the acknow heing send to appreciate mother, an who vpants is also of the an my occ- no word has heen received to date and I am concerned about the safe neceipt of my painting is in collections al mony musllimo may the I mention in closing, that my here work in Paris and abroad including the Lupembourg I hope that the fainting was received 145 West 14 So. city. Paul meltaner and liked. Sincerely yours, vury (v) UNITED UNITED 39. STATES POSTAGE YORK, BUY OSS POSTAGE NGS NEW JAN 5 BONDS H-PM 1 //20/40. 7940 JASK OUR-POSTMASTER Llee jet, Mrs. Cleanor Roosevelt, from l will The White House, I know Wash., as a D.C. it. ainting pre- shring this pickyne 10 the Prescrient also am grattful for the ofpartumity of showing my admiration far President Roosevelt. sympathetic words signed mother. by the President heing I would deeply appreciate however, a few sentin letter to my she is an mualid, seventy years age Her leg was nemoved a few geass ago and her condition is such that medical science can do very little to relieve her pain being sent to her, her it would he a humane the I trust that you can antange this letter geobure and with admiration of President will prove very beneficial I prow thatt to her. in mind its receipt Her name and address is Mrs. Rachel meltoner 4708- th anl., is spelt correctly and the note may interestyou Enclosed is a clipping in which my last name Sunnyside, Long Island ib arrange it. many thanks for the above if you can Sincerely yours Paul meltoner your A at a a. little bouquet of not an N Paul meltoner Hear 145 West 14 So,, 08 RUOY REA n.y.c. C ) Caming m Watson milenge. 3, '39. Sery to the President, the White Hayse, Wash. D.C. Hear Mr. Watson: This Cume correifice to 1/20/40. x1/20/40. I wish to thank you for your letter of Llee jet. an exhibition in which it is included and will I am securing the painting I spoke from that the President will like the painting as a ship it to you within the next few weeks, I know few seafaring men admined the boat in it. senting this fictyne to the President I also am as 9 not anly affreciate the I do not expect any thanks for this formting grattful for opportunity of showing my administion ford President Roosevelt. I would deeply appreciate however, a few sympathetic words signed by the President heing she is an mualid, age. letter to my mother. Her leg was nemoved a few glass ago and her condition is such thar medical science can do very little to relieve her pain I trust that you can antange This letter being sent to her, her it would he a humane the geoture and with admiration of President in mind I pnow that its receipt will prove very beneficial to her. Her name and address is Mrs. Rachel meltoner 4708- th ane. is spelt correctly and the note may interestyou Enclosed is a clipping in which my last name Sunnyside, Long Island arrange it. many. thanks for the above if you can 14. Sincerely yours, Paul meltoner uriones Drawings, Aug. 19-Sept. 3. I Paul, Marcella and van Gogh ] E I C I F C F One of three American artists to be represented in the Luxem- bourg Museum in Paris is Paul Meltsner of New York and S Gloucester, whose self portrait illustrated above has just been purchased by the French museum, to be placed eventually in the Louvre. Mr. Meltsner, who is known particularly for his I numerous studies of Martha Graham, the dancer, is represented in a number of the principal museums in this country Bost onians may see his work in a series of nine lithographs of industrial America, recently purchased by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. glad to ask my secretary to arrange a con- venient date. Sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Paul MeltSner, Esq., 145 West 14th Street, K/tmb yy NAME New York New York to the Brazilian ambassador as D think that 145 What 14ST.T the gift is a timely one Smicerely gamme, n.y.c. (P.S.atached.) Paul meltones December 1, 1939 My dear Mr. MeltSner: Your letter of November twenty- fourth to Miss LeHand has been brought to my attention and I have noted therein your request for an appointment with the Presi- dent in order that he may see and possibly present your picture, which is to be hung in the National Museum of Brazil, to the Brazilian Ambassador. I have also noted your desire to present one of your paintings of the New England Coast to the Bresident. I am indeed sorry that it is not possible to comply with either of your re- quests. As you can readily appreciate, the President is unusually busy at this time of the year with his preparations for the forthcoming session of the Congress and this, together with the demands on his time occa- sioned by the stress of the foreign situation, has made it necessary for me to restrict his engagements to those which are both official and inescapable in nature. Because of the great pressure on the President's time, 1t has been the prac- tice for me to act on his behalf in receiv- ing all gifts. If it 1s agreeable to you to make the presentation of your New England Coast painting through me, I shall be very glad to ask my secretary to arrange a con- venient date. Sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Paul Meltoner, Esq., 145 West 14th Street, you New York New York K/tmb to the Brazilian ambassador as D think that 145 What 14ST., the gift is a timely one Sminely Jamse, n.y.c. (P.S.attached) Paul meltones COPY November 24, '39 Miss M. A. LeHand, Kannee Private Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, D. C. m Dear Miss LeHand: My paintings are in the collections of many important museums in the United States and abroad. I am one of the few American artists represented in the Luxenbourg Museum in Paris. My self portrait hangs there. I have recently completed one of my most attractive portraits posed for by Carmen Miranda, the Brazilian singer, who has been so well received in this country. As a gesture of good will, I offered this painting to the Brazilian Ambassador. In a letter dated November 7th, the Brazilian Ambassador thanked me for my plan to present one of my paintings to the National Museum of Brazil at Rio de Janeiro, as a gesture in line with the good neighbor policy of the U. S. He also stated that he looked for- ward to the pleasure of meeting me personally. Since that time Mr. James N. Rosenberg, the well-known art collector, has taken care of the minor expenses of painting this picture and I would appreciate his being credited as the donor of this valuable work. I was wondering whether the President would be interested in seeing and presenting this picture to the Brazilian Ambassador as I think that the gift is a timely one. Sincerely yours, Paul Meltoner 145 West 14th St. NYC P. S. I am a great admirer of President Roosevelt and the only way that I can show it is by a painting. I would like to present to the President one of my paintings of the New England Coast. The picture the President's fondness for the sea, I feel sure that he will like shows a few boats with a sword fish in the foreground. In view of this painting. If you feel that it is acceptable, I would feel highly you to the Brazilian ambassador as D think that the gift is a timely one 145 What 14ST., n.y.c. (P.S.attached) Paul meltones -2- honored and I will forward it to you. I look forward at any rate to an early response to the above and the matter on the preceding page. Paul Mel toner. yy to the Brazilian ambrosador as D think that 145 What 14ST., the gift is a timely one n.y.c. (P.S.attached.) Paul meltones uso M. a. Le Hand nov. 24,39. Private Secy to the President, The White House, Wash. D. C. Hear Miss Le Hand: my paintings and in the collections of many important muslums in the United States and at represented museum in Paris abroad. am one one af the few american artists my self partoact hangs there. but I have recently completed one of my most miranda Brazilian pinger who by Carmen has been so mell xeceivedin this country. as a 1 gestual of good will I offened this painting to the Brazilian ambabbador. In a letter dated hav.7 the the Brazilian ming ambassador thanked me for my flan to present no of Brazil the at Res deJaneiro, as a Sesture the in one of my paintings national Huseum 6% line with Soad neighbor pring of U.S. 1 He also stated that he looked formand to Be the fleasure of meeting me personally known ant collector, has taken care of the menor Smill that time Mr.James Rosenberg themell expenses of painting this valuable work. uppreciate his hing of 6. I was wondering whether the President twould he interested in seeing and fresenting this Becture to the Brazilian ambassador as D think that the gift is a timely one 145 What 14ST., n.y.c. (P.S.attached.) Paul meltones P.S.- I President Roosevelt and can show it is by a THE The The President one st, the the ton but from highly honored and I will formand he If you feet I would it to 1 at any rate to an larly and the matter on the freceding page. ming int Paul mettoner. 6% - Be 6. Just a little bouquet of Beauty paper Roses Озети" Mr. Edwin m. Watson, alec. 20, '39. Secy to the President The White House, Wash. D.C. Hear Mr. Watson: with negard to your letter of Hee.1at, Inegnet that I cannot come to Washington the President due to the serious illness of my mother. I am shipping the painting to you to-day and I hope that the President my admination for both the President I afpreciate offortunity of showing and Mrs. Robsevelt. Like most americans think of the President as being one of the greatest men and I hope to senul for a Smickally yours, 145 What 14 So, Paul meltsner. n.g.c. 7 T.A + pp7 9-m B January 29, 1940 My dear Mr. Mitchel: The President was particularly pleased to receive your friendly greetings and wants you to know that he is deeply ap- xpp.7 9-P preciative of the thought which prompted you to write. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Dolph T. Mitchel, Esq., Route 1, Box C-154, Tujunga, California. es Picture uu this name, we assr area to congratulate you so highly in behalf of the various st interesting addresses we have heard over radio- including the so excellent message to Congress recently, also your besutiful (over) american Beauty paper Roses Just a little bouquet of which I have made for you- sent with our most sincere, heartiest Congratulations and + Best Hishes to you for a very Happy Franklin Birthday D. - Roosevelt to Dorathy Louise Stanger matthes. 2. brom matthes and omather.' 1940 PP.7. q-m My dear Miss Matthes: Your nice letter of January twenty- fifth has been received and will be made avail- able to the President. Meanwhile, I want to assure you and your mother that he will be grate- ful indeed for your good wishes as well as for the friendly spirit which prompted you to send him the flowers you mention. Very sincerely yours, M.A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Dorothy L. Matthes, 632 West Summit Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. es uu this name, we assr area to congratulate you so highly in behalf of the various st interesting addresses we have heard over radio- including the so excellent message to Congress recently, also your besutiful (over) + 3, 1940 632 West Summit st, ann arbor, michigan. PP.7. q-m My dear Miss Matthes: Your nice letter of January twenty- fifth has been received and will be made avail- able to the President, Meanwhile, I want to assure you and your mother that he will be grate- ful indeed for your good wishes as well as for the friendly spirit which prompted you to send him the flowers you mention. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Dorothy L. Matthes, 632 West Summit Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan, es w unes name, we assr area to congratulate you so highly in behalf of the various st interesting addresses we have heard over radio- including the so excellent message to Congress recently, also your besutiful (over) T.A. 1 February 8, 1940 PP.7. q-m My dear Miss Matthes: Your nice letter of January twenty- fifth has been received and will be made avail- able to the President, Meanwhile, I want to assure you and your mother that he will be grate- ful indeed for your good wishes as well as for the friendly spirit which prompted you to send him the flowers you mention. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Dorothy L. Matthes, 632 West Summit Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan, es in inco name, we assr awea to congratulate you so highly in behalf of the various sr interesting addresses we have heard over radio- including the so excellent message to Congress recently, also your besutiful (over) ahol 2/8/40 so 632 West Summit st. ann arbor, michigan Jan. 25, 1940. Franklin D. Roosevelt It hits House Dear mr. Roosevelt, mother and I wish to so gratefully thank you for your so deeply appreciated letter of recent date, and your so kind wishes in behalf of our new year. the also were so glad to hear our little Christmas remermbrances to Mrs. Roseevelt and you arrived safely. as your Birthday is rapidly drawing near, mother and If join in sending you our heartiest Congratulations for a very gtappy Birthday, and many, many heppy returns of the day. Just a little Birthday remembranee will be reaching you under separate cover. which we - sincerely trust will arrive in time for your Birthday. at this time, we also wish to congratulate you so highly in behalf of the various st interesting addresses we have heard over radio- including the so excellent message to Congress recently, also your besutiful (over) message given Roosevelt at dedication Library. of your the also new so much enjoyed the lovely Christmas-tree lighting Eve - broadcest on Christmes and lovely Carol-singing of the with your so evenderful message Charus which will be a cherished memory of 1939 christmas Eve always. you are to be at highly honored in behalf of your so untiring energy precious day of march the 4th - f1933, for our great nation, since that and it is our sincere hope and prayer that our nation will be. priveleged to have continued leadership by you- our beloved president - throughout the coming years. We aler heard your so interesting address over cradis last week from shite House in behalf of child and mentioned in your address, since religious phase of children's training particularly interested in youth Conference - and were the I happen to be representing a religious education plan in behalf of the "Book of Life plan of Bible teaching character- training of children, namely. and which I am as andious for it would be st helpful in the you to know about as we feel in address. How wonderful it solution of religious problem - mentioned would your be if Christian truning could be included along with other subject taught in the curriculum in schools and colleges - which youth as is Rev. so sorely. in need of today rader Walter a. stated in recent Sunday but afternoon mair 1:30 broakcest - only attend one of every five school, and since sr many homes children nno. even Sunday are indifferent to religion these days, millions of children grow up without any religious truming - hence the schools have to he the instrument to bring about the Christian character- development of youth along with their other studies in school. the feel that Bible - study would be the best means of character training in the schools, and the "Book of Life plen of Bible - study is the only plan available to be used as textbooks for all ages - since it is the Bible itself in Eight Volumes in larger forint - with all Bible references looked up- containing also hundred of photographs and pictures taken in the Holy Land to illistrate the Bible text - also helpful explanatory teaching notes - making the Bible easily understand by all ages of children and students. as President alexander Ruthven of u. of Michigan stated in his written endorsement given me after looking over our Volumes of Book of Life at his office Endorsing the Book of 4 august 23,1937) quote - It gives me great pleasure to endorse this work. The need for religious education in these days of confusion is very real, and a book which so effectively opens and presents the Bible to persons of all ages will certainly serve as an importent integrating agency for those who seek a unified life. 4. It hat a Blessing if each child even this great nation could be availed the apportunity of securing a full bnowledge of the Bible along with their other studies in school. I am, hereiith, enclosing "Bock of Life" priture which I thought you pertaining to description of Book of Life" might be interested in seeing, simplified text - book plan of Bible-atudy. So sincerely trusting this finds you and yours in the best of health, and wishing you Gods' richest Blessings each and every day of the coming weeks and always, she remain, as ever, shith all sincere, continued Best Wishes and Kindect Regards, Very sincerely yours, Dorothy Louise matthes and Mother - Louise stanger matthes. 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And gently formed it, day by day, And moulded with my power and art, A young child's soft and yielding heart. JOHN RUDIN & CO. INC. I came again when years were gone, It was a man I looked upon. 1018 South Wabash Avenue He still that early impress bore, And I could change it, nevermore. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY M. Bergin, Esq., Alfred Street Sub Station, Detroit, cd Michigan. p.p.7. me February 2, 1940 9-M My dear Mr. Bergin: I have received your letter of January thirtieth and want to thank you in the President's behalf, as well as my own, for the medals you were kind enough to enclose. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X M. Bergin, Esq., Alfred Street Sub Station, Detroit, Michigan. cd out ask Janso 1940 much 140 this Lohab anhil easly Dear frient 2/17 ulo had Perdon these furlines is if to long time I Last horots 5 I with the little blessed Instals one for yourself g new frow Rres are Basenets are 's Im Pres z his Mither 'OU, Iweh Chick ans in this foolds of turnil of that The Pres rice act Gocido it do let is hope Y this Lomb, of pray for peace at least in The Bym rudaks fout bhanch lately wwhasen luch illness all over to daspness buts hope sey. 2th The Begin may blessings & More unsput years for Pres Pardm halfoluse M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss M. R. Bergin, c/o Alfred Street Sub-Station, Detroit, Michigan. cd Hold Deseall. Detroit learn Miss DAYON Mich Fuh 1940 I mailed a litter up & this date I have not had and ago inclusing few medulo aripey Tope you research them. Sincerely to gr Bagin date and want to thank you in the President's behalf, as well as my own, for the medals you. were kind enough to enclose. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss M. R. Bergin, c/o Alfred Street Sub-Station, Detroit, Michigan. cd AIR MAIL 430PM MICHT 9 2 1940 SAVES TIME THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS His Tehand e/ Cepteal White House Washington (verling Aklly- Rus DC; date and want to thank you in the President's behalf, as well as my own, for the medals you. were kind enough to enclose. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss M. R. Bergin, c/o Alfred Street Sub-Station, Detroit, Michigan. cd February 17, 1940 My dear Miss Bergin: I have received your letter of recent date and want to thank you in the President's behalf, as well as my own, for the medals you. were kind enough to enclose. Very sincerely yours, M.A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss M. R. Bergin, c/o Alfred Street Sub-Station, Detroit, Michigan. cd THE WHITE HOUSE PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID OFFICIAL BUSINESS PAYMENT OF POSTAGE, $300 1942P FER 7-PM D.C.27 7940 FETUR THR FD TO SENDER 1. 00 nor MICH. TA, will UNCLAIMED alida USU Michigan. Sub OR WRAPPER Station, AGAIN Mich. dent's a were 39, md RY B designed an auto- sted HS2 ining that Presi- h whom 0 comply otograph. 6 1940 DP 1930 X STATE $ CALFRE 833 WITHINGTON dent's 1 were 39, Sp RY 3 designed an auto- sted HS se ining 2 that Presi- h whom 10 comply PSTD requests otograph. 6 1940 DP b D ) Please try him M.R. Bergin % alfred street fur. Station, Detroit, huch lary dent's 1 were 39, is RY B designed an auto- sted US? - ining 2 that Presi- 3a whom to comply with requests otograph. B 19 THE WHITE house WASHINGTON February 2, 1940 My dear Mr. Bergin: I have received your letter of January thirtieth and want to thank you in the President's behalf, as well as my own, for the medals you were 39, kind enough to enclose. Very sincerely yours, h.a.attand M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY 1 des an 8 M. Bergin, Esq., Alfred Street Sub Station, Detroit, Michigan. C February 6 1940 pp.7. 9-m DP member 18, 1930 to the Brussels, Belgium. 3. & Lottend PREVATE SECRETARY Received December 19, 1939, the President, Carlos Van Dionant 1732, Chaussee de Haecht-Haren, Brussels IIe. The writer encloses a medal which he has designed and states that he would like to have an auto- graphed photograph of the President. The Consular Officer in charge is requested to return the medal to the sender, explaining that his courtesy is appreciated, but that it is contrary to the practice of the Presi- dent to accept gifts from persons with whom he is not personally acquainted, or to comply with requests for his autograph or photograph. Original letter from Mr. Van Dionant to the President; Medal. 811. 01 Roosevelt - Gifts - Brown, Constance P. Aes PR:LAW 2/2/40 L EU December 18, 1939 PS Respectfully referred to the State Department for preparation of X 20 appropriate acknowledgment. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY hm x Note from Miss Constance P. Brown, 51 Smull Ave., Caldwell, N. Jo, 12/7/39 to the President, with enclosed letter from Carlos Van Dionant, 1732 Chaussee de Haecht-Haren, Bruxelles II e, Belgium, to the President, and enclosed medal of Queen Astrid, which Mr. Dionant wishes to present to the Presi- dent. X 14 a 1 7 ppt Press Pres Study Study F q.m February 14, 1940. My dear Mr. Minkus: Please let me acknowledge and thank you, in the President's behalf, for your kindness in sending to him a copy of your latest publication, "Famous Americans". He greatly appreciates your thought of him. I am sorry, however, that a long established White House policy prevents the President from commenting, in any way, on the numerous manuscripts, articles, poems, etc. which come to him each day. I am sure, upon further reflection, you will realize why it is not possible for him to make an exception and will excuse him from complying with your request. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Jacques Minkus, Empire Stamp Galleries, Gimbels Stamp Department, New York City, N. Y. dj JACQUES J. MINKUS 33rd Street & Broddway New York, N.Y. LOngacre 5-1500 Operating Stamp Departments at: GIMBEL BROS., New York - GIMBEL BROS., Philadelphia, Pa. GIMBEL BROS., Pittsburgh, Pa. - HOCHSCHILD, KOHN & CO., Baltimore, Md. in January 27, 1940 Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt The White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: It gives me great pleasure to send you this copy of our latest publication, the "Famous Ameri- can" Album. Please accept it with my compliments. Respectfully yours, mind Jacques Minkus P. S. Won't you please tell us what you think of it? Thank you. es TUEHIXOI 7 Thrus mr T-A 7 11.7 January 27, 1940 9-M My dear Mr. McCortney: Thank you very much in the President's behalf for the sketch to which you refer in your letter of January twenty-second. I want to assure you that he is deeply grateful for your friendly expression of good will. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Roderick McCortney, Esq., 341 New Park Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut. es T-A 7 None mr Hartford, Born. Jan. 22nd -40 P.7 Dear Mr. Presidents q-M 1/27/408 I am taking the liberty of sending you this drawing of your admirable mother for your birthday I am an unemployed my leisure hours on this, man of 56 years, and spend my hobby I sincerely hope you get as much pleasure from cd receiving its as I did in in drawing its May I say in closing I hope you sun for a third term, I consider you a great humanetarian as well as the greatest President of my time. Sincerely # 341 new Park are. Roderick We Cartney TUE HIXOI January 29, 1940 we P.P.7. My dear Mr. Martin: 9-M The President asks me to thank you ever so much for your contribution to the Infantile Paralysis Fund, as well as for the nice birthday note which accompanied it. Your interest and your cooperation are appreciated. I am also requested by the President to thank you for the little "Fisherman's Luck" souvenir which you so thoughtfully sent him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY J. S. Martin, Esq., True-Hixon Lumber Company, Lucerne, Indiana. cd 3 TRUE-HIXON LUMBER CO. INDIANA LUMBER, SASH, DOORS, millwork, BUILDING MATERIAL TELEPHONE YARDS 26-A-1 CHALMERS LUCERNE, IND. NEW MARKET aid J.S. MARTIN, MANAGER 1/29.2 A Dear Franklin:- as one Fisherman to another, here's wishing you the Best Oluck in 1940. many more happy returns ofthe day. yours J.Martine my muly 304th foundation T.A y February 19, 1940 p.p.7 9-m My dear Miss Mahoney: The President has asked me to thank you for that nice card and the gift which you were kind enough to send him for his birthday, and to assure you that your contribution to the Infantile Paralysis Fund is very much appreciated. Very sincerely yours, plt & 9-7 M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Helen Mahoney, 6203 South Sacramento, Chicago, Illinois. avb Tiecloss W nurb nit p.p.7. cd I ter 1- Many Happy T..du RETURNS pro A To o Greet You C on your Birthday With wishes most sincere and ene For happiness on d this day of 30 Increasing joys each year! Halen. Salimary Tsl.xup MBSH-TER to 6203 So Sa handing show you a are milhow of an you the THE havidy all in you so be 1111 softs & EN Health. his will ab Jow for years. how you our N & you at wen 60 3 your an for In Like years This of 10mg. BROMFIELD 1940 421A 25 a to 40 will Halen U.S.A. * AVATE SECRETARY B. J. McCarey, Esq., 3405 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. cd P... Study 4 p.r.7. February 15, 1940 q-m My dear Mr. McCarey: The President has received your letter of recent date, and I assure you that he appreci- ates the tone of friendliness and good will it conveys. I an sorry that it is felt your kind offer regarding the book should not be accepted, inasmuch B.S the President's official duties de- mand so much of his time that it is impossible for him to find the leisure required for the luxury of reading all of the many books he would like to. Your thought of the President is deeply appreciated, nevertheless. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY E. J. McCarey, Esq., 3405 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. cd P Study 4 If Mrs. Edward I. McCarey 5 + 3405 Hamilton Street achd Philadelphia, Pa. Tranklin Deleno Rossevelt, 2/16 Cd pl. President of The United States, the white House, 9 washington D.C. My Dear President: remember of course altho do +P.P.F. not me & 9.T have met and talked to seperate occasions the first you personally on two XP-P.X. qc time while 9 was a strelent at ms. Lk. mary college lo - -cated at Emmits burg and I spoke to you when In woshington about 1924 or P Study 4 2 '25. He second occasion But to get back to one I met you and some of the princyal objects of of your fambly at this letter to you Hyde Park about 1967 or '28. Runty during a very Due to having met you honosing friend to me and the fort that you minthly of sought relax- a president of are country ation by reading Fimoly Elsworths "Buyond Horizons who has directed the destrices 2 wn postualary gratefull have followed the course of so many people I for in entertainment it game me and the fuling of rest hour become President of your life since your and contintment of recumed thought that if you read from reading the both. I. almost as intimately as it, it might do the some tho we were members of for you Some how while the some fambly. reading the passage where in es P Study he descriped the discovery 7 of 'Cternity Bange' 1 keps thinking of you and some Y immense things you have of ih almost incomervable succeded in sompleting life to presents the book to with your permissions I would you I happy to must you personally again + and tolk to you and to have my son, sycons red and doughter 9 see you are hope that Q may som have the oppertunity to do so, Dremain, Very obsdonity yame, of health and baypiness wishing you moss the hest P Study 4 3 Mrs. Edward I. McCarey 3405 Hamilton Street 7 Philadelphia, Pa. I have always and still O do so wonder how you P bven stand the mental and resultant physical strain that the puoblems seving the must distrissing of your partular office, +P.P.7. + - period in the have history of 9.T aur cauntry included YP-P. for you it times have been 9- prompted to send you with a the sincere wish personal missage that it would cheer you on 4 5 in your efforts to attain success for the progressine with the one exception, Ideas you have fistered that & believe you made a most serious mistake I ful that it ab a while is a heart beaking job against yourself and because of the immensity your administrator by of the situation you with permitting habor to hove to contend 00 attain the strength and an individual. what you have done organization it has during has been truly mawelaus your term. He adjustments and with and puralll in luteren labor and employer all hatory. and altho Dan and lusiness should have a stawnch Republism from been a gradual one a family of of the some mg a guried of say breed I have always been in full accord with what ten years. D am of the again you have bun doing that the realection of the Tampa, 410 Hyde Park Avenue, Florida. es democratic porty wether 1 your head it 02 not depends on your attatude Is toward the lobor situatore L would he happy to 0 hear from you your decision not to seek a third tain because 1 would be may unhappy in observing the results of what it would either he relected or Due- do to you should you it frated I have some put theoris at this time as to entire situation to your how you could treat the satisfaction and every ones 410 Hyde Park Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Pron Study 4 hims T.A 7 m February 15, 1940 Thank pp. 7 9-m My dear Mrs. Morris: The President was glad indeed to receive your friendly letter of birthday greetings and the token to which you refer. the He is most grateful for your friendly thought + 9.T of him. Very sincerely yours, q-c M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. India Morris, 410 Hyde Park Avenue, Tampa, Florida. es Press Study are 4 ida 2/15/40 glto now 7 Park 154 are &s STAFF ROOM Thank Small iron cross 7. epell ,M M.A.L. signature L Stater, he P.T.L. my a simple gift 40 you on your 5.8m anniversary It is a diste gadget up the I Cross," have to humanity of your efforts to lift but, do'ne, sysis bolic Press Study are 4 Jampa Florida 2/15/40 nom Jany [Myde 27, Park 194 Are., Polm How Franklin all, Knose pell- 77. ,m President 5fthe Smitid D.le- States, Washington, dear Inr. President I am sending a simple gift li you on your 5.8m anniversary- It is a dust gadget My the Cross," to tried ust humanity of your efforts to lift but, &o'ne, sysis bolic l have bids this but all throughout your toon- I have known you derfact lirm in office hare been obediant "Unto a Vision"- May bur Heavenly Father grant yous. health mali years a offord conhinance ful write help and your in the "grod, works (Surs) Sincerely Sulea - you have began- Pres Study + & February 14, 1940 PP7. January My dear Mr. Macrae: q-m It was most thoughtful of you to send the President the copy of "Look at the Law" by Percival E. Jackson, and he wants you to know that he appreciates your courtesy. However, while holding his present office he, of course, cannot make any coments , on the merits of the many publications received. I know that you will understand. Very sincerely yours, M. 4. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Macrae, Jr., Esq., Vice Predident, E. P. Outton & Co., Inc., 286 - 302 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. John MACRAE PRESIDENT JOHN MACRAE, JR. above TELEPHONE: ALGONQUIN 4-8762 VICE PREST. CABLE ADDRESS: ELLIOTT BEACH MACRAE SECY & TREAS. "YARDFAR,NEWYORK" E. DUTTON & Co.,INc. thank PUBLISHERS 286-302 FOURTH AVENUE NEWYORK,N.Y. ESTABLISHED 1852 THE FEB \ RECEIVED 10 33 AM '40 WHITE HOUSE January 31, 1940 Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: It is our privilege to present to you as a person of prominence, interested in law reform, a pre-publication copy of LOOK AT THE LAW by Percival E. Jackson, a member of the New York Bar. We have published Mr. Jackson's book because we believe it to be a genuine and unusual contribution to an important social, economic and political need in that it is a frank and realistic analysis of the law and of legal problems by a practising lawyer. We believe this book to be one that, if given wide distribution, may awaken public interest in the subject of law reform and draw public support to the efforts of the comparative few who have labored in this cause. We trust you will have the opportunity to read this book. If, in addition, you will let us have your opinion of it, either for our private purposes or for public circulation, as you yourself may determine, we would be grateful. Sincerely yours, John Macrae Jr. John Macrae, Jr. Vice President JM Jr M 2 mr none lo. 1940 February 10, 1940 FLA My dear Owen: pet q-m h I want to thank you ever so much, in the President's behalf, for your friendly little letter and for your nice remembrance. He has noted with interest that you share his birthday, and hopes the day brought you much u joy. I sincerely wish it were possible to do as you ask. However, requests for stamps x13-m ) are so very numerous that it is simply impos- X l sible to comply with them. I feel sure you will understand, and accept the President's best wishes. (" Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Owen Knight McCurry, 1212 San Juan, Trinidad, Colorado. 30 oh e 2 el I leke you er president. I wauld like that if you would send some stamps and tell me how much want for them. (over) 12/2 San Jain Inidad Colo. for Handbersting gift birthday January Dekd 18th/940. e L Roosevelt: Noh Jany Birthday - also 2 Dear Mr. President stamps aslaing for if you will even is but in case you er mind ! I have been stampsfor a short time that is U.S. stamps and there are boys in my mibrrhood who much letter U.S. stamps that is one boy I have 292 different stamps in my U.S. collection my brothony on Jan. 30th I willile 13 years old d am in the 8th grade 5'2" tall weigh galls.. We all know how busy you are and I like you better than any other president. D would like that if you would send some stamps and tell me how much want for them. (over) 12/2 San Jain I rinidad Colo. January Dekd 18th/940. Mr. Granklin L Roosevelt: 2/10h Our Dear Mr. President to wonder if you will even mead this but in case you don't never mind ! I have been collecting stampsfor a shortine that is U.S. stamps and there are boys in my mibrrhood who much better U.S. stamps that is one boy I have 292 different stamps in my U.S. collection my on Jan 30 I will be 13 years old d am in the 8th grade 5'2" tall weigh 99llr.. We all know how busy you are and I like you better than any other president. would like that if you would send some stamps and tell me how much want for them. (over) I would love to get a utto from you and would show it to everybody. I imagine everybody wants you to min for a thind term and so dod lut you would rest more if you did not. We all know you do the things for the best I am not saying this from training it is from my heart we all love you and hope you will live a hap pay life I would like to your loving friend have you signature and now Owen Knight P.S. of he gift for Incurry your birthday hope you like it. who mans in bad linen been handerchid used may not due much but Q and laundered-two P.S.S. I would like stomps from 18 5 holes ni it) 1903 U.S. Postal isuse and 1898-1928 commemoratives and some Revenues. and confedentes and a mationolports my My m other and H other won't help me buy stamps and try to keep me from it d sneak to work so d can get money enough for some good ones I bet you have a good collection of stomps. My grundmother is appreaching last birth- tome day and says that on January 5th she sent him a present: a piece of hand-carved silver. p.p.7, q-m Request made in communication: Remarks: J.W.P. gift TRANSLATOR'S SUMMARY OF COMMUNICATION Language in which written: Swedish Date of communication: m January 8, 1940 Addressed to: The President 5/19/40 Name and address of writer: Mrs. Maria Augusta Moberg 1281 Sierra Street Kingsburg California Substance of statements made by the writer: She congratulates the President on his appreaching birth- day and says that on January 5th she sent him a present: a piece of hand-carved silver. p.p.7, q-m Request made in communication: Remarks: Jup. TRANSLATOR'S SUMMARY OF COMMUNICATION Language in which written: Swedish Date of communication: January 8, 1940 Addressed to: The President Name and address of writer: Mrs. Maria Augusta Moberg 1281 Sierra Street Kingsburg California Substance of statements made by the writer: She congratulates the President on his appreaching birth- day and says that on January 5th she sent him a present: a piece of hand-carved silver. Request made in communication: Remarks: 202 Insulation W130 1-13-40 to Kingsburg. lal, 1281 sierra st. january 8. 1940 President tranklin D Roosevelt men Deyra President FD Roosevelt Fremst alt for joy Geatulera fast det àr lite snart det air den 30 Janessary som ar den store Dagen mar en of vara store goda ,ach prektiga Presidenter foildes till denna Stormiga word, Tack Gud for Honom, Henen Velsingne Honorn, hu ach attid Kar Hatsning, fram augusta, jag sande en liten gifere den 5 januari into just do Passamle men hall till yoda Det as Handsmidat Silferen, det mag from i Day failot mitt llud, Beder envence. mrs, augusta, moberg. OF 04619 END MIN n BURE & T.A. + pl. 7 w-b February 16, 1940 mr. None My dear Mr. McKinney: The President was glad indeed to receive your letter of birthday greetings and appreciates your friendly thought in send- xla-B. ing him the little broom, a product of your own worlemanship. He has asked me to thank you for your contribution to the Infantile Paralysis Fund and to convey his very best wishes for your health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY K. E. McKinney, Esq., Morgantown, es Kentucky. 1949 TA Morgantown Ky. Jan 27,1940 mr. President ahgd washington D.C 2/10/40 I am sending you this little broom for your birthday. and I am very happy to do so, I mode it myself Imabe brooms for blind far twenty -senen years. a living I am blind, I have been I am also anding a clime for the criffiled childern my name is K:E, mckimey " margantown Kentucky your friend K.E. mehrong # February 19, 1940 Burn up ppt q-m My dear Mr. Michael: The painting which you were kind enough to send the President has been received and he has asked me to thank you ever so much for your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Jesse R. Michael, Esq., 1611 Polk Street, Topeka, Kensas. avb I an 24-1940 self of Pritnison G.B. To Franklin D Roosevelt an ail Pratrait By Jesse R michael 1611 Polk St Joheka Kans Happy Birthday to you T A 5 1 mis 1 m hums / / handlanding sent to me missde Hand + February 19, 1940 P.P.7. q-m m My dear Miss Mitchell: It was kind of you to send the Presi- dent and Mrs. Roosevelt those nice handkerchiefs which accompanied your card of birthday greetings. They have asked me to thank you ever so much for your thought of them. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss F. Pearl Mitchell, 6162 First Avenue, South, Fort Dodge, Iowa. avb TA y m nomes for Birthday your ary 19, 1940 P.P.7, m-b thank m with If any word or phrase of mine fth. Can be a welcome token of friendliness I feel for you, ght of Consider it as spoken; n to the And if some cheery wish can bring More Birthday joy to you, rn that Or greater future happiness, Be sure to claim it, too! nyb I now a Miss F. Pearl Mitchewh. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Mildred W. Mibra, 1475 Monroe Street, N. Wes Washington, D. C. es TA y m nome's February 19, 1940 My dear Miss Mibra: P.P.7, q-m The President has asked me to thank you for the drawing which you sent to him with your very nice note of January twenty-fifth. He deeply appreciates your friendly thought of him and is grateful for your contribution to the Infantile Paralysis Fund. The President was sorry to learn that you had been 111 and hopes that you have now regained your health. Very sincerely yours, M. A, LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Mildred W. Mibra, 1475 Monroe Street, N. Was Washington, D. C. es 40. STAFF ROOM pr7 1940 Thank Drawing of Presedent q-m M.A.L. signature Absil P.T.L. 2/19/40 & : you in hich you X IS your sked me for your V baclosed find a draw. ing which I made recently while canvalesing from an LeHand appendictic operation. SECRETARY l am sisteen years of age and a Junibe absacred WAL macison Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. es 9.P.7 n.w. Wardington,D.C. 1A Janes any 25, 1940. pr7. Mr. Franklin at. Roosevelt, I 1940 President fike United Sates, q-m The White House, Waxhington, D.C. : you in Dear Mr. President: which you Please accept my best - is your wishes for a happy buthday. sked me may you have many more. for your baclosed find a draw. ing which l made recently while canvalesing from an LeHand appendictic operation. SECRETARY l am sisteen years of age and a Junibe at Sacred 241 Madison Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. es Heart academy, Washington,S. C. If you like the picture l shall be very happy. Sincerely, Iridea W. Inform Mrs. Grace McMurchy, 241 Madison Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. es pp7. February 20, 1940 q-m My dear Mrs. McMurchy: Permit me, please, to thank you in the President's behalf for the ties which you sent to him. He more than appreciates your friendly birthday greetings and has asked me to convey his every good wish to you for your health and happiness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Grace McMurchy, 241 Madison Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. es aihed 2/20/40 58 STAFF ROOM Thank u 28-40 udy + M.A.L. signature his P.T.L. Happy 1940 P.P.7. q.m that us you 11c mw ige an other Lerm of 4 years of for it Jruly would be of Tragie to have a Change ;ood : be a Lt This Time M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mary Gaston Barnwell Foundation, Central High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. cd aihed Д 2/20/40 Detroit Athletic Club Detroit 3-tiesma., TA 3 The Delroit Jan 28-40 Dear mr Roosevelt why + Jam writing This to wish you a veryHappy 1940 P.P.7. Birth day, and al so 15 wish that q-m you ne main with us e an other term of 4 years £ for it Jruly would be e Tragie to have a Change d e a L This Time M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mary Gaston Barnwell Foundation, Central High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. cd I will Jell you a hille about my self I are mrs Grace me murchy age 78 and Lies I like to make Thes my spair Time I make so the Thought- came to me To make you some Ties. so I are sending you Three and I hofe you like Them yours Sincer mrs Grace me murchy 241 madison ave your courtesy is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mary Gaston Barnwell Foundation, Central High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. cd Pres Study + February 19, 1940 P.P.7. q-m My dear Friends: Permit me, please, to acknowledge receipt of and to thank you for the copy of the Hand Book of the Central High School of Philadelphia, 1938-1940, which you were good enough to send to the President. You may be assured that your courtesy is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mary Gaston Barnwell Foundation, Central High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. cd February 20, 1940 P.P.7. g-m My dear Mr. Moorhead: Thank you, in the President's behalf, for your courtesy in sending him the wood carv- ing to which you refer in your letter of January thirtieth. You may be sure that he much appre- ciates your friendly thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY William Moorhead, Esq., 600 West Ninety-fourth Street, Los Angeles, California. avb woman, Crippeee same P.P.7. age on same February 20, 1940 as The q-m handkerchief sends members him and again re of you to send the Presi- that nice card and the ompanied your recent let- to convey his sincere thanks with card. tipes you that your contribution ysis Fund is appreciated. for 3rd Term: Enjoye addresse. t hopes that you, too, had defires personal lettless sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Agnes M. Moran, 2425 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, California. avb P.P.7. February 20, 1940 9-m My dear Miss Moran: It was kind of you to send the Presi- dent for his birthday that nice card and the handkerchief which accompanied your recent let- ter. He has asked me to convey his sincere thanks to you, and to assure you that your contribution to the Infantile Paralysis Fund is appreciated. The President hopes that you, too, had a very happy birthday. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Agnes M. Moran, 2425 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, California. avb 1. 2425 5. Fruitvale are of D ap Jan. 27th 1940 7 Oabloud Calif To Our Belored President Handkerchief- - thrown away no good may you enjing many, many Happy pl and Birthdays much Inj 9- he with you I rice and Sind luckahous this Birthay in Bedlan 30th my limb is so bad v great deal of timke off and I cen having you see my night limb is withing only good one wack hit I thank Sort some lays I can not even I am as were 00 Jam any may Do many can me not walk at all, 2 002 to food do hpe you 3 nice price more the m President as we all need you so badly you have been such a all President I Knnd In rice one role Country ym. know your worked relected So do run agains be you Speeches mH have a little cheakPadis the are Do worderful. 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Sincerely In Jan. 36%/930. half for the copy of "The Yearbook of Modern Poetry". You may be assured that he appre- clates the friendly thought which prompted you to present the volume to him, Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Frances Mitchell, Renick, West Virginia, es MADE IN U S A 1.1 0 Hantie - maide plt q-m Poetry". You may be assured that he appre- clates the friendly thought which prompted you to present the volume to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Frances Mitchell, Renick, West Virginia, es STAFF ROOM 10.0 Thank- dy + M.A.L. signature y 20, 1940 P.T.L. ppt q-m My dear Miss Mitchell: Many thanks in the President's be- half for the copy of "The Yearbook of Modern Poetry". You may be assured that he appre- clates the friendly thought which prompted you to present the volume to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Frances Mitchell, Renick, West Virginia, es 1.1 Press Study + more we February 20, 1940 pp7 q-m My dear Miss Mitchell: Many thanks in the President's be- half for the copy of "The Yearbook of Modern Poetry". You may be assured that he appre- clates the friendly thought which prompted you to present the volume to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Frances Mitchell, Renick, West Virginia, es about G company MAIN ST. abgel Presented to 2/20/40 PA. & President Roselt P.P.7. 7. Washington D.C. q-m thrauces By Mitchell formerly of m sending you as n furniture and trust Gue. X P.P.7. omfort from it. 9-7 Battumore B '' Maryland. 2 design and patented X XP.P.7. 9-D Revick, now.,G. West ) the public, and it is much comfort. Poltry written tome on our Thirtieth to extend to you on page 404- by Birthday and that " the yearbook of modern Poetry" THE square PRINTING COMPANY public SQUARE. COR. NORTH MAIN ST. abgel wilkes-barre, PA. 2/14/90 Storeson January 27, 1940 Your Excellency p.p.7. 7. Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States q-m Dear Mr. President Under seperate cover I am sending you as a Birthday Gift a new idea in furniture and trust X P.P.7. that you will receive much comfort from it. 9-7 XP.P.7. This article is of my own design and patented 9-D and has never been offered to the public, and it is my wish that it will give you much comfort. Mrs. McKane joins with me on our Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary (Jan. 30) to extend to you our very best wishes for a Happy Birthday and that you may have many more to come. Sincerely , February 19, 1940 My dear Mr. McKane: Thank you, in the President's behalf for the article to which you refer in your letter of Jenuary twenty-seventh. He appre- clates your kind thought in sending it to him and was deeply grateful for your birthday greet- ings. The President noted with interest that you and Mrs. McKano celebrated your Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary on January thirtieth. He asked me to convey his most cordial good wishes to both of you for your health and haypiness. Very sincerely yours, M.A. LeHand PRIVATE SEGRETARY Hugh J. McKane, Esq., The Square Printing Company, Public Square, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. es Enclosures hm A(SDCIALS SECURITY BD): Writer, crippled, asks funds for operation; states she will repay loan. 2 handmade neckties returned to Miss Meares. Returned to Sender Form February 21, 1940 P.P7 q-m My dear Miss Meares: This will acknowledge the receipt of your letter of February thirteenth to the President. I am very sorry indeed to have to send you a disappointing reply, but so many requests for financial assistance are being received that it is impossible for the Presi- dent, personally, to comply with them. I am sure you will understand. I shall be glad, however, to bring your letter to the attention of the officials of the Social Security Board of the Federal Security Agency. While your thoughtfulness in send- ing the ties to the President is greatly appre- ciated, he does not feel that he can accept gifts except from close personal friends. I am, therefore, returning the ties to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Bertha C. Meares, 801 Forest Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Enclosures hm 11 FSA(SDCIALS SECURITY BD): Writer, crippled, asks funds for operation; states she will repay loan. 2 handmade neckties returned to Miss Meares. MADTINE February 21, 1940 Respectfully referred to the offi- cials of the Social Security Board, Federal Security Agency, for considera- tion and appropriate acknowledgment to Miss Meares. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY hm Letter from Miss Bertha C. Meares, 801 Forest Ave., Tampa, Florida, 2/13/40 to the President. Asks funds for operation; she will repay. MARTINEZ Y CIA UNICOS FABRICANTES OR ARTICULA DE CUERO DE LAGARTS On board U. 8. S. TUSCALOOSA, February 27, 1940. P.P.7. 9-m 034 AVENIDA CENTRES Balboa, Canal Zone, My dear Mr. F Martinez: good neighbor It afforded the President a great your hide brief gift to case, him and of a he beautiful has asked alligator me to Roosevelt amount of pleasure this morning to receive convey to you his warmest thanks for your generous act. express to The you President his deep also appreciation directed me of to ling hand of your kind wishes for his continued good health. Very Providence sincerely yours, keep you in good health Secretary EDWIN to M. the WATSON, President. many years to come. Mr. Francisco Tax Martinez, Martinez The Alligator Store, Panama, 141 Avenue R. Central, of P. Illigator store 141 Are. Central Feb. 27th 1940 Panama, R.oleP. MARTINEZ Y CIA. TELEFONO 1799-J UNICOS FABRICANTES DE ARTICULOS CALLE DEL FRENTE No 9034 APARTADO No 904 DE CUERO DE LAGARTO APARTADO No 476 PANAMA AVENIDA CENTRAL No. 120 COLON PANAMA, R. P Fo my good neighbor Franklin Delano Roosevelt May the guiding hand of Providence keep you in good health for many years to come. Trancisco Martinez Alligator store. 141 Are. Central. Feb. 27th 1940 Panama R.oleP. T.A. 7 February 27, 2940 X My dear Mr. It VISA most thoughtful of you to send the minoral water to the President and 9-m I want to assure you that he deeply appreciates your friendly good wishes. Many thanks for your contribution to the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Very sincerely yours, M. A. Leiland PRIVATE SECRETARY John Hunknessy, Step Esq., Route 6, and Two Bridge Road, Caldwoll, New Jersey. es CC requested by I.R.T. Smith. sint to cc to White House District (with return of original subject letter) cc to New York ROUTE SIX and TWO BRIDGE ROAD Caldwell Township, New Jersey Please write letter treasury department 8-88801 UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE of thanks and let CE Newark, N.J. January 30, 1940 us have copy of February 16, 1940. acknowledgment Re: Shipment of six bottles of Munkacsy Natural Mineral Water to the President. I.C.J.Smitk Secret Service, it box ubmit ted in compliance with a request District le dated February 2, 1940. gent Klepp, I interviewed Mr. John etor, who stated that he shipped six 1 water to the President during the 'March of Dimes' campaign. He sincerely believes this water will insure the Presid ent's health, saying it has aided or help thousands. The water flows from a mtural spring and is poured into sterilized bottles by expensive machinery. Ticket receipts left by State examiners semi-monthly show the water to be absolutely pure. From inquiries made, this spring has never been condemned, and the firm and its product enjoy a good reputation. Many recently-postmarked letters of testimonial on file in the office of this firm, some of them Corp. from prominent athletes such as pugilist Joe Louis, etc., intimate the water to be beneficial. John Tunkacey Sr. Sr. The original letter which was forwarded for investi ation is being returned to the White House District. Respectfully, Frank B. Wood Wood. FBW/S Agent Approved: Fred ". Gruber Supervising Agent 902 J.P.Fund cc to White House District (with return of original subject letter) cc to New York ROUTE SIX ROAD 8-0080 UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE OFFICE OF SUPERVISING AGENT ECRET SERVICE Newark, N.J. DISTRICT No. 4 WHITE HOUSE STATES OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE February 16, 1940. P.O.Box 188 640 FEB 2 AM Re: Shipment of six bottles of Munkacsy Natural Mineral Water to the President. Capitol Mr. Frank J. Wilson, Chief, United States Secret Service, Washington, D. C. Sir: This report is submitted in compliance with a request from the White House District dated February 2, 1940. Accompanied by Agent Klepp, I interviewed Mr. John Munkacsy, Sr., proprietor, who stated that he shipped six bottles of his mineral water to the President during the 'March of Dimes' campaign. He sincerely believes this water will insure the Presid ent's health, saying it has aided thousands. The water flows from a natural spring and is poured into sterilized bottles by expensive machinery. Ticket receipts left by State examiners semi-monthly show the water to be absolutely pure. From inquiries made, this spring has never been condemned, and the firm and its product enjoy a good reputation. Many recently-postmarked letters of testimonial on file in the office of this firm, some of them from prominent athletes such as pugilist Joe Louis, etc., intimate the water to be beneficial. Munkacey Sr The original letter which was forwarded for investi ation is being returned to the White House District. Respectfully, Frank B. Wood Wood. FBW/S Agent Approved: Fred W. Gruber Supervising Agent 908 I. P.Fund 00 to White House District (with return of original subject letter) cc to New York URAL INERAL ROUTE SIX and TWO-BRIDGE ROAD WATER Caldwell Township, New Jersey SECRET SERVICE WHITE HOUSE January 30, 1940 1940 FEB 2 AM 11 E President Roosevelt 10959 State Capitol Washington, D.C. Dear Sir; I am sending you a box of 6 gallons of Munkacsy Natural Mineral Water in hopes that you will find some good in this water. We have some people that suffered from infantile paralysis and claim the water has helped them a great deal. Accept this package with our Best Wishes and hoping this water does prove to be some what of a help to aid those that do suffer from this dread disease. Very truly yours, Munkacsy Natural Mineral Water Corp. John Munkacay John Munkacsy Sr. Sr. JM:bm 90 & J.P.Fund pr.7. February 26, 1940 q-m Respectfully referred to the State Department for appropriate acknowled ment. M. A. LeHand es PRIVATE SECRETARY X P.P.7.9-B Copy of book WThe Seven Stars of Peace" received from the Author Arthur S. Megaw ("Arthur Stanley"), Arden, Fort William Drive, Belfast, through the courtesy of J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd., Publishers, Aldine House, Bedford, Street, London, W.C.2 (Invoice dated 2/1/40- recd at this office 2-22-40) main room to Study says book)