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133 34R5678 Con January 5, 1953 My dear Mr. Mensalvas: Your telegram of December thirty-first to the President has been received and I am indeed sorry that it is not possible to do as you ask. The President's calendar for these last weeks of his term is extremely heavy and, in view of the many pressing matters which require his attention, we are unable to make additional commitments at this time. I feel sure you will understand the situation. Very sincerely yours, HARRY S. TRUMAN NATIONAL LIBRARY ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE U.S. GOVERNMENT MATTHEW J. CONNELLY Secretary to the President Mr. Chris Mensalvas, President, x Local 37, ILWU, 213 Main Street, Seattle, Washington.