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82-7 February 17, 1947 My dear Mr. Fergusen: Your letter of February eleventh has been received and I regret to say that it is not possible to meet your wishes for a signed photo- X 72-7 graph of the President. He is so busy with urgent official duties that it is simply impossible for him to comply with the many requests of this kind. I am indeed sorry. Very sincerely yours, MATTHEW J. CONNELLY Secretary to the President Mr. David Forguson, Jr., 70 Washington Avenue, Garden City, Long Island, N. Y. v