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COPY February 9, 194,5 lir. Arthur Ismay 21 Fairview Avenue Tuckahoe, New York My dear Arthur: Replying to your letter of the Fourth, I am sorry I cannot offer you any encouragement regarding an Annapolis appointment at this time. I am placing your name in my files and if the situation changes, I will be glad to get in touch with you. In the meantime, I suggest that you find out if one of the New York Congressmen or Senators can give you an appointment. Sincerely yours, Harry S. Truman HST/ro is a U.S. any