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PPF 9 PRESIDENT = PERSONAL FILE Gifts B July-Oct. 1940 0, d, br PPF900070 me, Pres Steedy % 10, rd, PEARGE, Charles A., Duell, sloan & Pearce, Inc., July 9, 1940. Writos to Mr. Barly that Miss Ruby Black, the Washington newspaper women, who hended the President in writer's behalf & copy of Gracie Allen's little book entitled, "Now to Become President." Wants permission to use statement made by President regarding this book. He 1s sending the President two autographed copies of Gracie Allen's book! See 101-A P.P.7 br 9-B slowp crare firga n / Pres Study 10, J rd, 9/3/40 VMB - BLAND, Harry MacNeill New York, N.Y., July 6,1940 Writes to the President that he is sending a book on "The Case of the Private Armed Brig of War, Gen. Armstrong at The Island of Fayal". Says the President owne the original paointing of this celebrated inci- dent thought he might like to have the book for his collection. Says it once belonged to Stephen A. Douglas. Says he has slipped into the book an original water color of Fayal made at time of the action. This paointing came from col- lection of Capt. Francis Marryatt, the eminent writer of sea tales. -- Aug.12, (12) the President thanked Mr. Bland for letter, book and water color saying he is delighted to have them. - Aug. 12, the President asked Capt. Knox to please have the water color of the Entrance of Fayal on 26th day of June, 1800, cleaned up as he wants to have it framed. SEE - P.P.F. 5941 9-B slowp crare firga / Pres Study 40, of rd, 9/3/40 July 31, 1940 ppt q-B My dear Mr. Brockmeyer: The President thanks you very much indeed for your letter, with the enclosed pictures and old bank draft. It is with a full heart that he has read the many messages that are being received and he wants you to know how deeply he appreciates your pledge of support as well as the confidence in his leader- ship which your generous words imply. Xlpt The President is glad to have the souvenir book which you were good enough to xpot. X 450 send him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Brockneyer, Esq., Eldon, Missouri. es you aced mix and with with sincere a prayer regards you wont to your ud fail main I most Thelp (enclosed place fund stawp-date of my birth) John Brokmeyer JOHN BROKMEYER VICE-PRES WM. HARRISON, CASHIER. E.E HART,ASST. CASHIER. Citizens Bank, 40, CAPITAL $12,000.00 rd, Eldon, Missouri. Dear m. President: the a third twelfth term, day H of is July, with 1940, much urging pleasure you to that be our write Presedent you on for this, There are a lot of us here in Eldon and these Great United States that need you and urgently so at this time, to battle for our rights and keep our Good Ship on an even feel. support him, which & did. I assue you I used planty of sole bother you write me during al Smiths effort and asked me to and pep. I have been, as you must know, are andent admirer of your for may years. I listen to your radeo speeches and feel that every one you make-negardless of nature-make the voting population for you greater and grates. you have proceu yourself are out stander Champion I am of sending our Great you a Home book-a Souvener of the Gay and hope its poges and illustration well prove of interact Ou page 241 is Presedert Welsons speech of Asceplayed Teddy"rous a great boy and really ded things it is a will habit Washing not with fail you the your success Roosevells. people in the all vote at your this for underlaking time, again,are millions and and stell believe that again the you you and with and with sincere millions a prayer regards wait you wont to yourself fail main us' you and most trelp (enclosed place find stowp-date of my birth) John Brokmeyer Book to study + YCK MOMTEDGED. 1940 The enclosed bank draft and pictures should have been returned with Miss LeHand's letter of July 31st. x10450 * x450 wah-mw 7 attention to this matter. You can appreciate the work done ACKNOWLEDGED rd, OF THE WHITE HOUSE washington August 2, 1940 the white house washington of August 2, 1940 The enclosed bank draft and pictures should have been returned 31st. with Miss LeHand's letter of July x 10 45 4 + 450 it wah-mw attention to this matter. You can appreciate the work done Eben - mrs of July 13, 1940 Dear Mr. Freshman: This acknowledges your letter of July eleventh, addressed to Miss Barrows, accompanying a special recording of your musical number "Hail To Our President". Your action in making this recording avail- x10450 * + able to the President is greatly appreciated. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Earl I. Freshman, + Benearl Publishing Co., Inc., 200-217 Heffernan Building, wah-mw Syracuse, New York. attention to this matter. You can appreciate the work done Pres. Earl I. Freshman Benearl Publishing Co., Inc. Telephones 2-8193 Prof. Mgr. Milton J. Davidson 200-217 Heffernan Building ( Formerly of Hollywood, Cal. ) Syracuse, N. Y. ask 2-8194 myNasselt. July 11, mw 1940 Miss Roberta Barrows, Secretary to Hon. Marvin McIntyre White House Washington, D.C. My dear Miss Barrows: jein I wish to thank you for your kind letter of July 9. I regret very much that Mr. McIntyre is not at Washington and will not be there for some weeks. However, the matter at hand is very urgent, especially since I received word today from Carter Barron, Secretary to Lawrence Wood Robert of the Democratic National Committee, Stevens Hotel, Chicago, requesting orchestrations of our musical number "HAIL TO OUR PRESIDENT". Evidently this means that our composition is receiving favorable consideration. We have just had a special recording made by the U.S. Navy Band and today we arranged a vocal chorus sung by one of the outstanding Fine Arts students of Syracuse University to sing along with the Band, which turned out very satisfactorily. I hope I am not too presumptuous in requesting you to see that President Roosevelt hears this record immediately, before he leaves for the Chicago convention. I would not make this request, but the Committee who, as I stated heretofore are giving the composition favorable consideration, are making their decision this weekend. This song, dedicated to our President, can live on forever. In other words there is nothing political in itsnature. The words are simple and understandable and will be sung by school children. In fact I wired our engraver for finished manuscripts so that President Roosevelt can see this in its completed form. You can appreciate how important this matter is to us, and Professor Nelson Brown of Syracuse University, who is a friend of Mr. McIntyre, assured me that this would reach the President's attention. Therefore, I hope Mr. McIntyre's absence from the city will not cause any interruption, and I beg your personal attention to this matter. You can appreciate the work done Benearl Publishing Co., Inc. Telephones Pres. Earl I. Freshman 2-8193 Prof. Mgr. Milton J. Davidson 200-217 Heffernan Building 2-8194 ( Formerly of Hollywood, Cal.) Syracuse, N. Y. 2-- Miss Roberta Barrows, July 11, 1940 and effort we have put into this song, when I personally have made special trips to Washington for symphonic and orchestral arrangements by the U.S. Navy Band (Lieutenant Charles Benter supervising). I hope the record arrives Ad in good order. Again thanking you in advance for your courtesy and consideration and an answer at your earliest, I am Respectfully yours, BENEARL PUBLISHING CO. INC. EXF:RW EARL I. FRESHMAN, Pres. P.S. President Roosevelt may remember me as I had occasion to hold quite a conversation with him when he was visiting here at the New York State Fair. You might also add that I am a personal friend of "Abe" Webber, his former Director of the Budget at Albany. E.I.F. Pres Study + VMB - DELANO, Hon. Frederic A. July 16,1940 Writes to Mr. Forster enclosing copy of letter he has just written to Paul Hibbert Clyde of Dept. of History, Duke Univ., Durham, N.C., in re a book which Dr. Clyde has published entitled "United States Policy Toward China". Thinks the President would be interested in this book. Says he found some curious errors on page 6 of the book. -- July 19, Mr. Forster replied to Mr. Delano thanking on behalf of the President for call- ing his attention to those errors in this book. SEE - P.P.F. 72 P.P.F. B. 9-B Pres Study + 40, rd, July 26, 1940 p.r.73 My dear Miss Boss: 9-B The President has asked me to acknowledge your letter of July eighteenth and to thank you for your courtesy in sending him a copy of the inscribed copy of your book, "Help Them Live". May I explain to you, however, that ever since the President assumed his present office, he has strictly adhered to a policy not to comment in any way on the many books, manu- scripts, articles, etc., that come to his atten- tion daily. I know you will appreciate the difficulty of making an exception in one particular instance and will excuse him. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Miss Isabel K. Boss, 698 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York. rr 5 all 647-26.70 RR 698 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, New York July 18, 1940 Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States White House Washington, D. C. Dear President Roosevelt: May I have the pleasure of presenting to you as a gift, an autographed copy of my book. Help Them Live. which relates the helping of unfortunates and contains many stories of life, conditions, and facts in the past ten years. As an admirer of yours, I have been interested in the good constructive work you have been doing for our Country through your wisdom and efforts, throughout your adminstrations, making this Country of ours a better and finer place to live in. I would deeply appreciate, if you could spare a few moments to glance through my book. Although I realize you are a very very busy person. Would it be possible for you to please write to me in reference to the contents of the book, and how interest- ing you have found it? My sincere appreciation to you, With best wishes, remain Isabel K. Boss Founder and Chairman of the Brooklyn Free Milk Fund for Children Inc. Founder and Director of the Women's Good Will Court. IKB/BK 40, rd, mpk BATCHELOR, Joseph E. Designer and craftsman in Stained and Leaded Glass Haddonfield, New Jersey Wrote to the President asking if they may have the honor and privilege to donate an antique glass window or medallion in one of the windows in the new Hyde Park library. Says his Spanish son-in-law, Jose Llera, has in mind incidents in the life of Meliatthew Fontaine Maury which would make the background for a figure or bust study. It would be necessary for him to have the particular window size to determine the proportions, and a sketch would be submitted for possible suggestions and approval. Discussed the Marine Corps Emblem with his son-in-law, but has decided that he prefers the wider scope of possibilities and fitness of a Maury study. His daughter is studying Spanish in Puerto Rico in the hope that she and Jose may be of service to the Government some day in Latin American relations. -- Miss LeHand replied on behalf of the President on July 25, 1940, saying that she brought Mr. Batchelor's letter to the attention of the Architect of the new library, and he advises her that the type of building which has been constructed is not such as to suggest the use of an antique glass window or medallion. Architect feels that the special treatment of any of the windows would be inappropriate in a building for which the design is based on the early architecture of Dutchess County. President is nonethe- less grateful and send his sincere thanks. -- (Miss LeHand's reply is as per informa- tion received from Mr. L. A. Simon, Supervising Architect's Office, Public Buildings Administration, July 22, 1940, in response to Miss LeHand's memo of July 18, 1940.) SEE - P.P.F. 5720 P.P.F. 9 - B 5 the P. P. F. 9 B Aug. - Dec. 1940 SECRSTARY 5 40, rd, q-B August 30, 1940 My dear Mr. and Mrs. Barlow: Your letter of August seventeenth to the President has been received and he appreci- ates very much your friendliness and good will. I have much pleasure in sending his best wishes to your little girl. X The President does not wish to deprive you of the possession of the antique silver teaspoon, but he thanks you ever so much for your kind thought of him. 9-5 Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY x Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barlow, Bois D'Arc, Missouri. edb 5 4 Act'd 7 8/30/40 EDB Bois Daramo. aug 17, '40. rised by Milk Market t, dealing with the president Roodevelt. Washington H.e. from Milk Administra pt. of Agriculture, Hear president July 1940. (All pi and Secty. Wallace) - If we are in as per her request the Wrongis writing to you V please forgive us. We, are so sogratiful to you and yours in to buy our leving us the money the Wel, named our baby daughter after you, Franklin Frances for We, have a A silver teaspoone over 100yearol II 7 It has picture on the handle rised by Milk Market t, dealing with the and in the spoon has the white House from Milk Administra pt. of Agriculture, for it as ah antiged picture. If you Care July 1940. (All pic and Secty. Wallace) as per her request. We will glacly pass ton to you. We, hope the greatest of success in the Election for our bit. you Weare doing Thanking, you for the past assistance in loaning is the money. your followers Mrand Mrs Harry Barlow Bore we are mo. d Secretary of Agriculture Washington, D. C. August 15, 1940 Sends Gen. Watson enclosed book comprised by Milk Market Administrator in the New York area, for President, dealing with the low cost milk program for low income persons. Card attached "With my compliments" from Milk Administrator, N. J. Cladakis, Agent of the Secretary, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, and Federal Milk Administrator, Chicago, Illinois. July 1940. (All pictures in book were Chicago schools - except President and Secty. Wallace). Book returned to Miss LeHand 8/28/40 as per her request. See . - 1 VW PPF 9-B B 5 40, 7 rd, In KENNEDY, John E. Hyannisport, Mass., Aug. 12, 1940. Sends the President his book, Why Englad Slept. -- The President, on Aug. 27th, wrote Mr. Kennedy thanking him for the book. SEE P.P.F. 5787 P.P.F. 9-B S 40, + rd, B BUTLER, Hon. Nicholas Murray Pres. Columbia University, NYC,N.Y., Aug. 17, 1940. Sends the President the second volume of his book of recollections, ACROSS THE BUSY YEARS.-The President, on Aug. 27th, replied ex- pressing thanks. SEE P.P.F. 445 9-B S 40, & rd, IR. Pricks P.P.F. August 5, 1940 9-B My dear lliss Berrget Thank you ever so much in the Presi- XP.P.7. dent's behalf for the scrap book which you 9-A sent to him. He wants you to know that he appreciates your friendly thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Mary Belle G. Berrge, 14 Techirgl Street, Sheridan, es Wyoming. S prt. 40, & rd, q-B August 22, 1940 My dear Mr. Baringer: In acknowledging your letter of August twelfth, the President wants you to know how much he appreciates the friendly spirit which prompted you to send him a complimentary copy of your book entitled, "Lincoln's Rise to Power." He is pleased X169 to have it and is looking forward with interest to an opportunity to read it. Very sincerely yours, M.A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY William E. Baringer, Esq., 1207 South Race Street, Urbana, cd Illinois. William E. Baringer S ack - study 40, rd, 1, 1207 South Race Street Urbana, Illinois achid August 12, 1940 8/220 President Franklin D. Roosevelt The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: I have sent to you, under the inevitable "separate cover" a complimentary copy of a book of mine, Lincoln's Rise to Power, published in 1937. I hope you will accept it. Thereon hangs a bit of a tale. Last week my publishers informed me that they were sending a copy to Mr. Willkie. Doubtless they were moved to do SO by the striking similarity between the surprise nominations of Lincoln in 1860 and Willkie in 1940. When I related this occurrence, with considerable amusement, for I am of third-term proclivities, to the wife of a noted Lincoln authority of similar tendencies, she suggested that I even up matters by sending a copy to the other candidate, who also possesses Lincolnian qualities (Don't change horses in the middle of the stream)! This I was delighted to do. Yours sincerely, William E. Baringer S no ricoid + 40, Georgia Pine Mountain Valley Baral Community 9/3/40 rd, Valley, Georgia August 5. 1940 BIDDLE, Hon Francis The Solicitor General Washington, D. C. PPF PP F August 15, 1940 9-B Writes President that he is sending a denim coat, made by one Orcelia Archuleta, a little dressmaker of Taos, New Mexico. See - PPF 2670 VW S no ricoid + 40, Georgia Pine Mountain Valley Baral Community Co 9/3/40 rd, Valley, Georgla August 5, 1940 P.P.A My dear Mr. Bennett: The President was indeed glad to receive those Concord grapes from his Warm Springs farm and wants you to know that he appreciates your thoughtfulness in having x plt 9-q them sent. He has asked me to convey his best wishes to you. XPPF X PPF. Very sincerely yours, 1- I M. A. Lelland PRIVATE SECRETARY + Tap Bennett, Esq., Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia. es S Georgia Pine Mountain Valley Rural Community Corporation Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia TELEGRAPH AND RAILROAD STATION HAMILTON, GEORGIA July 30, 1940 Thamalit To the President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: I have had sent to you by express today, one crate of Concord grapes, grown on your farm at Warm Springs, Georgia. I sincerely trust that you shall enjoy them to the fullest. With very best wishes, I am Faithfully yours, Tap Bennett S 4 40 r ATTKE PETRINY SERVICE TYPEWRITER Eben 2 your the 2 Filed 9-3-40 Mr homes Pp.7 q-B August 2, 1940 ? My dear Mr. Barnett: The President has asked me to thank you and Miss Mattielue Davis most cordially for x.1P.7 x q-D that little donkey and the verses. He wants you to know that he is deeply conscious of the friendliness which your words imply. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Robert Barnett, Esq., Haskell, Texas. es S 40, 4 rd, fupulyo petriny your Eben August 30, 1940 q-B in My dear Mr. Bailey: I feel sure you will pardon my delay in telling you of the President's appreciation of your friendly thought in sending him on Au- XP.PF. gust fifth the picture, book, and other articles 9-P which your package contained. He asked me to thank you for your kindness and for your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Thomas A. Bailey, Esq., 115 East Quincy Street, San Antonio, Texas. edb I S geens my, 40, $ E F-4431 4 rd, MATTKE PETRINY TYPEWRITER CO SALES - SERVICE - SUPPLIES 327 MAIN AVE. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS X August 19, 1940. Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the U. S. Hyde Park, N. Y. N. Y. Honorable President:- EMB I sent a package on the 5th of this month, it contained a picture, one book, two statements, and two small flags, one the American Flag, and the other mail n room the Lone Star flag of Texas, and addressed a letter on the 5th of this month to the President at Hyde Park New owo York. sted Not receiving any acknowledgement whether you received the package or the letter that I sent D. C. on the 5th of this month. Please acknowledge the receipt of the package and letter and if not please notify me, I have a room at 115 East Quincy St., San Antonio, Texas. re Very Respectfully, Thome A. Bailay Tomas A. Bailey, 115 E. Quincy St., San Antonio, Texas. Daw y. S geens my, rd, 115 E. Quincy St. San Antonio, Texas August 5, 1940 President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hyde Park, New York, New York Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Hell n now Enclosed package contains, one picture 8'8, one book, two rolls of statements, two flags, one American, One Lone Star flag. Perhaps you and your family might be interested in reading Volume I, and it is possible that Volume II can be had at the Congress ional Library, in Washington D. C. I am a Spanish American War Veteran. I am going to be 81 years of age the 19th day of this month. I am sending this by parcel post, hoping you will receive the same. I hope you will be re-elected for third term as the President of our United States. Hoping you and your family are in the best of health. I remain, yours very truly, Thomas Thomas A. Bailey Baily P.S. X Tn J. Airens, and the 2nd which may be at Washington D.C. yaw y Ua S geens uy, NE F-4431 MATTKE PETRINY TYPEWRITER CO. SALES - SERVICE - SUPPLIES 327 MAIN AVE. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS August 24, 1940. Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United Statés, Hyde Park, New York. Dear Sir: - On the 5th of August I sent by parcel post, insured, a package containing a picture, one book, two statements and two smallflags, one a flag of the Lone Star State of Texas, the other the American Flag. Also on the 5th of this month I mailed you a leter. On August 19th, this month, I wrote you by Air Mail, requesting some acknowledgement of receiv- ing the package and letter of August 5th. This letter is being sent Special Delivery Will you kindly acknowledge receipt of the package and letters, or be so kind as to write stating they were not received. Very respectfully. Thomas A. Bailey, 115 E. Quincey St. San Antonio, Texas. Thomas A. B Bilg P.S. - The picture in the package represents Dr Edward J. Airens, the arthur of book contained in package and the 2nd volume on the origin of matter madaxand which may be attained at the Congressional Libary Washington D.C. Daw y urens geens falls my, NE F-4431 SALES - SERVICE - SUPPLIES 327 MAIN AVE. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS f August 28, 1940. Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, Hyde Park, New York. Honorable Sir:- On the 5th of August I sent by parcel post, insured, a package containing a picture, one book two statements and two small flags, on the same date I mailed you a letter. Again on August 19th and August 24th, I wrote asking for an acknowledgment of the letter and package. Please advise me whether the letters and package have been received. On the 4th of September I shall leave San Antonio for Boston Mass. If you do not have time to write prior to that date thenplease address me in care of Mrs. J. Bailey, 20 Cedarwood Ave., Waltham, Mass. The picture in the package represents Dr. Edward J. Airens, the arthur of the book, he form- erly resided at 33 Union Park, Boston, Mass. The book contained in the 2nd volume the Origin of Matter which may be attained at the Congressional Libary, Washington, D. C. Would appreciate a reply to this letter from one of your Secretaries. Very respectfully, Thomas A. Bailey, 115 E. Quincey St., ThomasA. Bailey. San Antonio, Tex. This letter is being sent Registered Mail. Van y urens geens falls 40 3 < EX id my : b is 10 1 Edw I arens S geens falls my, 40, ; rd, TEL rockwell August 31, 1940 My dear Mr. Benedict: I have for acknowledgment your letter of August twenty-eighth. In reply, please be a assured that your thoughtfulness in wanting to send to the President and myself the albums you 7 mention is indeed appreciated. 4 Permit me to thank you also for your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, , STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President W. J. Benedict, Esq., c/o Rockwell Hotel, Glens Falls, od New York. Ammn an yourstail S geens RESTAURANT AND TAP ROOM HOTEL ROCKWELL JOSEPH W. SWEET, MGR. achid GLENS FALLS wr stephen Early NEW YORK 8/28/40 8/3/5 d White Houpe washilizton DC, Dear nor poulet Early yes you will Recard The writer - dacu The Gentteman that sent the Beauti statuettes of the Late reloved a popepius XI to you - for the president and yourself. 1 I have now the Records Depicting the exernation of This Holinicspope pins XII₄ Geremonies and shepontiff These alburns - containing of one of 3-12 in Recards ssides and one toyoursey represented to shepresident Thiscare Immediately Be dohe-let and see send There toy are as soon sparrible Best mishes and trick C/e pockwree Hotel AS geens Falls my, RESTAURANT AND TAP ROOM HOTEL ROCKWELL JOSEPH W. SWEET, MGR. Xile GLENS FALLS - NEW YORK Sept. 16, 1940 Hold Stephen Early White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Early: Your letter of recent date at hand on my return and note contents with keen interest. In this connection please be advised that I have requested the Key Recordings, Corp. manufacturers of the records of the ceremonies and coronation of His Holiness Pope Pius, X11 to ship to your address two of the beautiful albums. This album will contain three twelve inch records, six sides, enclosed in a beautiful container and one of them is for the President and the other for yourself - a sacred heritage to keep and to hold for all time, that is praised by all who see it and prised by all those who possess it. I note that our mutual Marvin McIntyre has returned after his long exile and siege of illness to the White House and I sincerely trust he has fully recovered. Please give him my kindest regards and a little later I will be pleased to send him also a duplicate copy of the records. Please inform me if Mrs. Edith Helm is as yet the Secretary to Mrs. Roosevelt. May I ask that you acknowledge this as soon as possible and with kindest regards and best wishes M.Benediet Yours very trul AS 40, rd, Sent to State gept 10/8/4. resere C August 29, 1940 q-B Dear Mrs. Beukert: The President has directed me to thank you for your letter of X August twenty-third enclosing the excellent photograph of him and Gen- eral Watson. I am sure you know how much he appreciates your courtesy in writing, and also the poem which you sent along X 616 with your letter. Very sincerely, James Howe, Jr. Administrative Assistant to the President X Mrs. Eloise B. Beukert 2027 Pine Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania WS sent Letter A Dn e 9-11-40 Gen Watson took photo + paem for his AS scrap book. 40 l. to 10/8/40 CALLAWAY, Cason J. Hamilton, Ga., Aug. 26, 1940. Writes the President he is sending him some Blue Springs blueberries. Says his Mallard ducks are coming along fine.-The President, on mg. 31st, wrote expressing thanks for the bluberries and saying he was interested in hearing about the Ducks. SEE P.P.F. 1345 P.P.F. 9-B AS Sent to State gept - 10/8/40 COPY September 4, 1940. Dear Will:- That is a fascinating story of "A Dream that came true". I wish I had a chance to see more of you but it was a great day and I hope you will come to Washington soon to see me. As ever yours, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (small book re origin of Chautauqua) Honorable Will Cummings, Chattanooga, Tennessee. SEE P.P.F. 3071 - for first carbon P.P.M. 1 & 9-B AS 40, rd, Sent to State gept - 10/8/4. GATES, Dr. Thomas Sovereigh, Pres., University of Pennsylvania, Phila., Pa. Filed 9-14-40. President copies of "The University of Pennsylvania Today" and "History Sends of to the the University of Pennsylvania, 1740 - 1940". (Book) See P.P.F.2540 br PPF 9-B AS 40, rd, Date Sent the To Produce Sent to State Ept F 10/8/40 the (Borh) Presisting September 3, 1940 September 27, 1948 ph7 Mr. H.N. Brailsford, q-B 37, Belsize Park Gardens, London, N. W. 3. my Loan The Burgesss Dear Mr. Brailsford: thank you in the Prosident's behalf Before Secretary Wallace left town he asked no to inseribed engy of your books I want write to you and thank you sincerely for your letter of you Club her greatly appreciates the kind August 26 and the copies of "From England to America". canadable which percessioned you to send 18 DD Main As you requested, we are sending one copy to the President. very sincerely yours, The Secretary remembers with pleasure the conversa- tion he had with you in New York and deeply appreciates your writing him as you did. PILYAIN SECURITARY Sincerely, verry Subject, Req., 0/10 Beary Holt and Company, Leon O. Wolcott X I use Faurth Avenue, Assistant to the Secretary No How Town, De Y. of agreculture AS 40, BURDICK, Cong. Usher L. rd, Washington, D.C. 9-19-40 Sent the President a book entitled, "Progressive Petticoats", by Robert B. Roosevelt. 1847. first edition. Pres Study minim September 17, 1940 + PP.7 9-B My dear Mr. Burgess: Thank you in the President's behalf for the inscribed copy of your book. I want to assure you that he greatly appreciates the kind thought which prompted you to send it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Perry Burgess, Esq., 0/0 Henry Holt and Company, 257 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. mb AS 40, rd, T L. Sent the President a book entitled, "Progressive Petticoats", Dosevelt, 1847, first edition. GESS, Perry c/o Henry Hold and Company act 257 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Letter dated 9/17/40, M. A. LeHand (To be attached to letter) JOSEPH B. BACK Cedarap MFS NONE GENUINE WITHOUT THIS TRADE MARK AND WINDOW OPENING AS AGED.IN.WOOD 40, rd, BURDICK, Cong. Usher L. Washington, D.C. 9-19-40 Sent the President a book entitled, "Progressive Petticoats", by Robert B. Roosevelt, 1847, first edition. See P.P.F. 450 P.P. act 9-B JOSEPH B. BACK U Cedarap MFS NONE GENUINE without THIS TRADE MARK AND WINDOW OPENING AS AGED.IN.WOOD 40, rd, miss Le Hand + September 25, 1940 ppt My dear Mr. Back: qB I have received your letter of Septem- ber twentieth, and want to thank you for the evidence of friendly interest which it conveys. The box of cigars to which you refer, has been received also, and I have had pleasure in presenting them to the President with your compliments, as you request. He asks me to assure you of his appreciation of your kind APP.7. r q.c thought. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Joseph B. Back, Esq., 44 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York. mdg JOSEPH B. BACK Cedarap JBB/ MFS NONE GENUINE without THIS TRADE MARK AND WINDOW OPENING AS AGED.IN.WOOD rd, Cigars J. B. Back & Company mapm Manufacturers OTHER BRANDS 44 COURT STREET THE DEAN Rooms 1202-1203 FACTORY ROYAL MOOR TELEPHONE MAIN 4-4773 Kingston, N.Y. Brooklyn, N.Y. September 20, 1940 Thank max Miss Marguerite Le Hand Office of the President Washington, D. C. My dear Miss Le Hand, Under separate cover I am mail- ing you a box of cigars, which I should like to ask you to be kind enough to present to the President with my best wishes. The writer is the manufacturer of the Nutura Cedarap Cigar, which is manufactured at Kingston, N. Y. I am well aware that our good President is a cigarette smoker. The tobacco in this cigar has been very carefully selected and I feel sure that he would enjoy them after a good meal, at least prevail on him to try one anyway. My reason for writing you and sending same to you is that I feel I know you through, the Sommerville's of the New Willard, Bill Bray and Brian Mc Mahon, who are personal friends of mine. Permit me to say that I have a vast acquaintance in the Eastern States and if I may be of service in any small way to the worthy cause please call on me. I haven't any political motives whatsoever when I make this offer, just that I could find time to be of service. Cordially yours; Back JOSEPH B. BACK MFS Cedarap AGED.IN.WOOD XAS NONE GENUINE WITHOUT THIS TRADE MARK AND WINDOW OPENING We Sent the Prus Study 40, ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE rd, WASHINGTON, D.C. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 7 ppt, WASHINGTON NAME: 9-B 7 Pross Study September 16, 1940 P.P.7. 9-B My dear Mr. Backers: Thank you, in the President's behalf, for the copy of the program of the Sixteenth Annual National Convention of the X Fleet Reserve Association. I want to assure you that he much appreciates your friendly thought in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY t Bernard A. Backers, Esq., 201 Veterans Memorial Building, Long Beach, California. mls XAS Sent the Prus Study '40, ICATIONS TO STATE 7 ord, c. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON ppt, q-B PHONE 687-241 Kaul sixteenth ANNUAL ack; ublications - September 19, 1940 1.6 and NATIONAL convention COMMITTEE FLEET RESERVE association, INC. 201 VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING on: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA herewith the copy of Magna Carta bernard A. BACKERS, TREASURER vilar ters of English Liberties, sent to the President by Mr. Theodore Besterman of Guyon House, 98 Heath Street, London, England. Since the President frequently accepts books from foreigners, I see no reason why he should not accept this interesting volume which seems to be tendered in good faith, and I have therefore requested the American Ambassador in London to make appropriate acknowledgment on his behalf. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol. Enclosure: Book. Brigadier General Edwin M. Watson, Secretary to the President, The White House. we Sent the Prus Study 40, ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE rd, WASHINGTON, D.C. 7 DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON 9-B In reply refer to PR 811. 001 Roosevelt - - Publications - September 19, 1940 Besterman, Theodore My dear General Watson: I am returning herewith the copy of Magna Carta and Other Charters of English Liberties, sent to the President by Mr. Theodore Besterman of Guyon House, 98 Heath Street, London, England. Since the President frequently accepts books from foreigners, I see no reason why he should not accept this interesting volume which seems to be tendered in good faith, and I have therefore requested the American Ambassador in London to make appropriate acknowledgment on his behalf. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol. Enclosure: Book. Brigadier General Edwin M. Watson, Secretary to the President, The White House. XAS CAMD ESTABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM A Bowe 40, ord, PP7 T. E. Rofe, 92 Pitt Street. G-B. mpk RABINOWITZ, Aaron New York, New York September 10, 1940 Wrote to Miss LeHand informing her that he delivered the books to the Hyde Park Library, where he asked Mr. Plane to send the Winston Churchill books to the main house. Fancy baskets in which the books were placed were to have been sent to Mrs. Roosevelt, but Mr. Plane begged so hard for them that they were given to him. Is sending two books on naval history which belong in the Library. - The President replied on Sept. 12, 1940, thanking Mr. Rabinowitz for delivering the books, and stating that he is grateful for the remembrance of the President's interest in naval history. SEE - P.P.F. 5720 P.P.F. 9-B XAS CAMP ESTABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM A Bowe 40, rd, PP7 T. E. Rofe, 92 Pitt Street, G- G.B. B. Sydney, New South Wales, Austmalia. Book presented to the President, written by Herbert Vere Evatt. (Sent to State) XAS ESTABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM Bows 40, ord, p.p.7 planted mpk POTTINGER, David T. Associate Director, Harvard University Press Cambridge, Massachusetts September 18, 1940 Wrote to the President stating that Mr. William G. Mather desires to present to the President a copy of the new three-volume "Cotton Mather: A Bibliography of His Works" by Thomas J. Holmes. Also asks if the President would like to have the two-volume Increase Mather Bibliography, by the same author. - Miss LeHand replied on Oct. 14, 1940, that the President would like to have both sets. - Mr. Pottinger wrote to the President again on Oct. 17, 1940, stating that the sets were being mailed under separate cover. -- Miss LeHand replied on Oct. 25, 1940, that a note of thanks has been forwarded to Mr. Mather for the set of books, and that Mr. Pottinger's courtesy in the matter is appreciated. 1 Miss LeHand wrote to Mr. Mather on Oct. 25, 1940, expressing the Presi- dent's thanks and his cordial appreciation. SEE - P.P.F. 6974 P.P.F. 9 - Z XAS ESTABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM '40, mr talla ord, q-B plassed September 18th, 1940. 61 Amosland Rd., Norwood, Del. Co., Pa. The President of the United States, White House, Washington, D. C. han 9/19/40 and xplaip Mr. President:- Enclosed is a snap shot of a picture I have made for you. The entire picture is worked in beads. The de- sign, of course, is not original, but the idea I think is different from anything that has ever been made. I would like to have the privilege of presenting this to you in person in appreciation of all the good that I think you have done for this country. I have also made a handmade pillow top for Mrs. Roosevelt. If you feel that you are too busy to see me, I will send these things to you, but would like to have the pleasure of meeting you. Yours truly, alexander Blades. ALEXANDER BLADES, 61 Amosland Rd., Norwood, Del. Co., Pa. XAS WILLIAM A Bows 40, ord, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 1940 FRANKLIND.ROOSEVELT Blades: Your letter of September eighteenth received and I want to assure you desire to present the picture, h of which you enclose, to the Presi- very much appreciated. He is working ch tremendous pressure, however, that not be possible to arrange for you nt to him personally. If you will send it on to me, I shall be glad to present it to the President with your compliments. Very sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Alexander Blades, Esq., 61 Amosland Road, Norwood, Pennsylvania. hm XAS XAS дельа FINJA 20л' ATTJ seng peso PUINES CO 10m prop молта TTKe fo year fire It Aon Lest spec 20л HIS 100 рлед to 806 me I косведетр I раде ST20 wege S pengwage DITTOM fob LOL MLG STATE CO 101 TII DeLSON TH abhnoorscrou OI, UTT fire Roog gue CUTUK 100 целе допе 10% ANTS QOINTLA 9 ITKG fo реде fue E marying yes each peer wege' TO you OLIGINET pmp fire Tges I TO 950 Uffle RSG TO S 8380 spof OF 0 brosmo I perso mugo brocone T2 модкеф TX pesca. IDS ge- Sport D' C' bealow SET Day' 00** 15' 93 EV'' gobrempez TEFF' Javo' 1909 Establish NS 40, ord, September 19, 1940 My dear Mr. Blades: Your letter of September eighteenth has been received and I want to assure you that your desire to present the picture, photograph of which you enclose, to the Presi- dent is very much appreciated. He is working under such tremendous pressure, however, that it will not be possible to arrange for you to present to him personally. If you will send it on to me, I shall be glad to present it to the President with your compliments. Very sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Alexander Blades, Esq., 61 Amosland Road, Norwood, Pennsylvania. hm XAS SAMP ESTABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM A, Bows 40, Insurence + ord, morris October 23, 1940 P.P.F. q-B My dear Mr. Blades: The President and Mrs. Roosevelt are especially pleased to receive the beaded picture and the pillow top and have noted with interest that these gifts are products of your own handi- XP.P.7. q-p work. They thank you ever so much and have asked me to express their appreciation of your friendly good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Alexander Blades, Esq., 61 Amosland Road, Norwood, Pennsylvania. mgs XAS BLISHED 1909 WILLIAM A, Bows 27/40, diord, Oct. 5, 1940. Notwood, Penna. The President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President:- Two weeks ago I send a small gift to you and Mrs. Roosevelt. It was sent through the mail, but I neglected to insure the pack- age. I also sent a letter at the same time, to Sec. Watson. Will you be good enough to let me know if you received it. Sincerely, OlexanderBlades Blades ALEXANDER BLADES, 61 Amosland Road, Norwood, Del.Co.,Pa. XAS ABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM A, Bows 1/27/40, adiord, 61 Amosland Rd., Norwood, Del. Co., Pa. September 21, 1940. Edwin M Watson, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Watson:- As you suggested in your letter of Sept. 19th, I have sent my gifts for the President and Mrs. Roosevelt by mail today. I am very sorry that I will not have the honor and pleasure of meeting the President personally, but I do real- ize that he is severely pressed for time during these crit- ical times, through which the world is passing. When you present the picture to him will you be kind enough to explain it to him. There are 48,419 beads in the entire picture, and it todkme seven months to complete it in the spare time I have after work. The pillow top for Mrs. Roosevelt was made on a wooden frame, with a handmade wooden needle. I do hope it is made in her favorite color. Give the President my best wishes for an election in his favor. He can feel sure that I am doing all in my power to help, for I think that he has been a wonderful president in the past seven years. Sincerely yours, alexander Blades. ALEXANDER BLADES, 61 Amosland Rd., Norwood, Del. Co., Pa. XAS CAMP ESTABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM A, Bows 40, ord, Bows Morrasin Shop Company mpk TAUSSIG, Charles W. New York, N.Y. Sept. 25, 1940 On above date, the President wrote to Mr. Taussig thanking him for the "most perfect and delightful little volume", which he sent to him. See P.P.F. 1644 act P.P.7. 9-13 -m XAS CAND ESTABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM A, Bows 40, Boms Morrasin Shno ord, mpk CUMMINGS, Hon. Homer Washington, D.C. September 26, 1940 Wrote to of Mr. study entitled "Attorney General's Survey of Release Procedures." Cummings that on Early enclosing as a gift for the President's Hyde Park Library the Asks fifth volume a with the four previous volumes. -- The President wrote to Mr. be placed it be placed 1940, congratulating him on the books, and stating that they shall Administration. Sept. in the 28, Library at Hyde Park as a highly important part of the work of the SEE - P.P.F. 270 P.P.F. -m 9-B XAS SAM ESTABLISHED 1909 WILLIAM A, Bows /40, ford, Bows Morrasin Shop Tompany faliefso T-A + P.P.7. September 27, 1940 q-B My dear Mrs, Biffle: Your letter to the President of Septem- ber twenty-third and the pin which you enclosed XP.P.7. -m q-p have been received. You may be sure that he is indeed grateful for the friendliness and good will which your communication evidences. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mrs. Georgia Biffle, Lawrence, Kansas. mb XAS WILLIAM A, Bows /40, Bows Morrasin Shoe Company Ford, Laulrence, Rans. sins 9-23-40 Ick. mr. F, F.D. D. Roosevellt 9/27/40 is 28th Our Dear President III 40 I'm hopeing you will he ppts our President Jagain= you have been so much I'm for you in every Way, 9-13 help to The common people- his Wash- If had not been forthe Tribune, nd about help or welfare during the p.p.79-m long Eceness of mg Husband onsider- 1S n which dont know what we would by the have done, He was bed ould be past with T. B. for 19 m onths 11 in never arkansas, we were both Folan. recovered. Thatwas Pemocratics so was my olan Father 9' always hautbeen of am yet Selling pins wichtnkmas) on I make my liveing now Them & I sell several of yours But seemes like Kans people are more forWillike XAS WILLIAM A, Bows /40, Boms Morrasin Shop Company Ford, isíns 2 sell his name to However I'm encloseing one for r 28th 40 you mean. to see just what I y ours Truly pp7 9-13 F.D.R. my lest regards to mrs mrs his Wash- Law rence Tribune, nd about Rame p.p.79-m + to think we be under n by P.S. P, It breaks could heart onsider- is which the a Rep president ever again ould be 2 never went to the soup line 11 But I almost starred y, when Hoover was pres) Folan. olan I sure Hope you win XAS SAM WILLIAM A, Bows ESTABLISHED 1909 /40, ord, Bows Morrasin Shoe Company 1. Manufacturers of Gigh Grade Morrasins File Avon, Mass. September 28th 1940 Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt The White House pp7 9-13 Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President x Apropos of Mark Sullivan's remarks in his Wash- ington Letter in this morning's Herald Tribune, there may still bea question in his mind about your "Indian" tendencies. p.p.79-m It might relieve Mr. Sullivan's mind consider- ably if you had a pair of our moccasins which undoubtedly were the ones that were worn by the correspondent at your press conference. All I need would be your size, and it would be a great privilege to send them to you. 11 ho M Leo M. Folan lmf;eg X XAS BRADFORD, Owner ALAMO BAG - AND 1/27/40, RABINOWITZ, Aaron, adiord, Westport, Conn. Sept. 19, 1940. (Ack.) On above date the President acknowledged and thanked Mr. Rabinowitz for the books he sent for the Hyde Park Library. See P.P.F.5720 br P.P.7 9-B OLLY SERVED RESPONSIBLE BUYERS OF BURLAP BAGS IN TEXAS SAM D: BRADFORD, Owner ALAMO BAG AND BURLAD CO.: Attach to file of letter of 9/27/40, OFFICE signed by Mr. Early, to Sam D. Bradiord, MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES MICHELSON September 19, 1940 On the above date Miss LeHand referred to Charles Michelson, Dem. Nat'l. Comm., a letter to Miss LeHand from Hendrik Willem van Loon, dated 9/7/40 "From Holland comes the unpleasant report that the Germans contemplate bringing old Dr. Hendrik Colijn before a so-called "War guilt tribunal" because as Prime Minister he was unwilling to cooperate with the Naxis." Has written a book, "Invasion" to show how and in what manner it can happen here -- hopes to send the President one copy in about 2 weeks. Supposes Michelson will let him know if he wants any campaign literature written but thinks campaign seems pretty well decided. Copy of MAL's reply 9/19/40 sent and copy retained. PPF VW See - PPF 2259 B Sept. 24, 1940 Mr. van Loon sends President copy of "Invasion". Tells President plans for possibilities of a "Frimer of Freedom". Sept. 26, 1940 Writes President he has arranged with Editor of American Magazine to try and write a short Primer of Rx Democracy - - some forty questions and answers. It would take too long to bring out in book form. Would be glad to help President in any way but thinks he can do best by writing and so will try to finish "History of the Average Man" which he hopes to have ready by Fall 1941. Receipt of book acknowledged to Mr. van Loon 10/4/40. ULLY SERVED RESPONSIBLE BUYERS OF BURLAP BAGS IN TEXAS BURLAD CO: amm OFFICE signed by Mr. Early, to Sam D. Bradiord, San Antonio, Texas. Dependa DEALERS IN BURLAP BA 1615 N. LARED Mr. Mrus SAN ANTONIO, Sta. A Box 1 September 23rd I940 9/27/16 President, United States, pp,7, als Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. q-B Dear President; I am mailing you under separate cover, a calender, that I think very appropriate at this time. Trusting that God will preserve you for many many years, generations. and that all you have done will be upheld thru many Sincerely, Bag Burla B/SDB Sam D. Bradford Mr. Harly, See that the President gets this calender. FOR 24 YEARS WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY AND FAITHFULLY SERVED RESPONSIBLE BUYERS OF BURLAP BAGS IN TEXAS ALAMO BAG AND BURLAD CO: LIGIO OFFICE Dependable DEALERS IN BURLAP BAGS OF EVERY TYPE 1615 N. LAREDO ST. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Mr. Mrus Sta. A Box 22 September 23rd I940 rebite pp,7, all Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President, United States, Washington, D.C. q-B Dear President; I am mailing you under separate cover, a calender, that I think very appropriate at this time. Trusting that God will preserve you for many many years, and that all you have done will be upheld thru many generations. Sincerely, Bag Burlar Co. B/SDB Sam D. Bradford Mr. Harly, See that the President gets this calender. FOR 24 YEARS WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY AND FAITHFULLY SERVED RESPONSIBLE BUYERS OF BURLAP BAGS IN TEXAS September 27, 1940 My dear Mr. Bradford: The President has received your note of September twenty-third and asks me to thank you ever so much for your kindness in sending the calendar to him. He appreciates your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Sam D. Bradford, Esq., Alamo Bag and Burlap Company, 1615 North Laredo Street, San Antonio, Texas. avb Printed item - not scanned in full Shring If SOL BLOOM, N. Y., CHAIRMAN LUTHER A. JOHNSON, TEX. HAMILTON FISH, N. Y. JOHN KEE, W. VA. CHARLES A. EATON, N.J. JAMES P. RICHARDS, S. C. GEORGE HOLDEN TINKHAM, MASS. THOMAS C. HENNINGS, JR., MO. EDITH NOURSE ROGERS, MASS. JAMES A. SHANLEY, CONN. BRUCE BARTON, N. Y. JOSEPH L. PFEIFER, N. Y. ROBERT B. CHIPERFIELD, ILL. A. L. FORD, MISS. ROBERT J. CORBETT, PA. Congress of the United States ED. V. IZAC, CALIF. JOHN M. VORYS, OHIO ROBERT L. MOUTON, LA. FOSTER STEARNS, N. H. ROBERT G. ALLEN, PA. ANDREW C. SCHIFFLER, W. VA. PETE JARMAN, ALA. Committee mt Foreign Affairs LAURENCE F. ARNOLD, ILL. W. o. BURGIN, N.C. WIRT COURTNEY, TENN. House of Representatives BOYD CRAWFORD, CLERK Mashington pr.7. Sa thank him e September 4, 1940. 9-13 the nice forthers ach'd Brigadier General Edwin M. Watson Secretary to the President The White House 9/9/40 qak Washington, D. C. Dear General: This morning the President admired a Roosevelt button that I had, so I am sending five envelopes containing five different kinds of Roosevelt buttons for the ladies to wear. I would like to know how many of these buttons the President wants for distribution, so kindly advise me. Sincerely yours, Sol SB:LD Shring I September 9, 1940 Dear Mr. Congressman: The Roosevelt buttons were received by the President and have been well distributed. He wished me to express his appreciation and to thank you very much for your thoughtfulness in sending them. The supply is adequate for the time being but we will surely keep in mind your offer of additional buttons. Again meny thanks, and with warm per- sonal regards, I am Very sincerely yours, EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Honorable Sol Bloom, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. LD/EAK thring I Sevin to Miss Lettord I pl7 October 23, 1940 My dear Mr. Terry: Thank you in the President's behalf for your courtesy in sending him the cigarettes and souvenir buttons. You may be assured that your kind thought is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Prentiss M. Terry, Esq., Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., 1600 West Hill Street, Louisville, Kentucky. mgs BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION 1600 WEST HILL STREET louisville, KY. department OF PUBLIC RELATIONS 16 October, 1940 The President The White House Washington, D. C. ack'd 10/2 3mps My dear Mr. President: No matter how Democrats and Republicans may vote on 5 November, in the meantime they can wear such buttons as these with all propriety. Won't you please accept with our compli- ments a carton of KOOL cigarettes that we are mailing to you under separate cover today. Respectfully yours Prentin m. Terry Prentiss M. Terry PMT:vm Ii harm Spring y And no record 7 October 24, 1940 ppz 9-B Gentlement The President was more than pleased to receive those beautiful flowers which you pre- sented to him aboard his train yesterday. He xhait wants you to know that he is deeply grateful for your friendly greetings and your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, II. A. Lelland PRIVATE SECRETARY Bakers Union Local No. 6, Wilmington, Delaware. es or Doth citizens and aliens. Sincerely hopeing that this request will meet with your approval may I ask you where I may best secure a photograph of you, which in your opinion, will be suitable for the front cover of my book 3 A Non-Partisan, Non-Denominational, Non-Racial Movement & spring y - pla q,B RMS STAT October 24, 1940 My dear Mr. Beck: Your telegram of October twenty-third and the copy of your book, "America for Amer- icans", have been received. The President has asked me to thank you for your good wishes and to tell you that he appreciates your courtesy in sending him a copy of your work. Very sincerely yours, M.A.LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Herbert M. Beck, Esq., 1518 Pine Street, Philadelphia, mls Pennsylvania. or Doth citizens and aliens. Sincerely hopeing that this request will meet with your approval may I ask you where I may best secure a photograph of you, which in your opinion, will be suitable for the front cover of my book 3 A Non-Partisan, Non-Denominational, Non-Racial Movement & WESTERN SYMBOLS This is a full-rate Telegram or Cable- DL=Day Letter gram unless its de- ferred character is in- dicated by a suitable symbol above or pre- UNION NL=Night Letter LC=Deferred Cable ceding the address. NLT=Cable Night Letter R. B. WHITE NEWCOMB CARLTON PRESIDENT J. c. WILLEVER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Ship Radiogram The filing time shown in the date line on telegrams and day letters is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination LD205 57 5 EXTRA DL Oct PHILADELPHIA PENN 333P OCT 23 1940 TO HIS EXCELLENCY FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT anD DLR AT TRAIN CARE OF B&O STATION 24 & CHESTNUT ST PHILA DEAR NOBLE ENCLOSED COPY OF MY BOOK "AMERICA FOR AMERICANS" WHICH I HOPE YOU WILL RECALL STOP MOST HEARTFELT GOOD WISHES FOR THE GLOR IOUS SUCCESS OF YOUR CAMPAIGN STOP I AM RELEASING A SECOND EDITION OF MY BOOK "AMERICA FOR AMERICANS" AND WILL BE HONORED WITH YOUR CONTINUED APPROVAL OF MY WORK FROM HERBERT M BECK 1518 PINE ST PHILA PENNA 342P THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Herbert Mains Beck, 1518 Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. am rererence or Doth citizens and aliens. Sincerely hopeing that this request will meet with your approval may I ask you where I may best secure a photograph of you, which in your opinion, will be suitable for the front cover of my book 3 A Non-Partisan, Non-Denominational, Non-Racial Movement & November 9, 1940 My dear Mr. Beck: Please accept the President's thanks for your letter of November sixth and for the fine did. spirit which prompted you to write as you With regard to your desire to again use the President's photograph on the cover page of the second edition of your book, "America for Americans, this office has no objection. However, as I have stated before, existing policy prevents the giving of official per- mission. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Herbert Mains Beck, 1518 Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. am relerence or Doth citizens and aliens. Sincerely hopeing that this request will meet with your approval may I ask you where I may best secure a photograph of you, which in your opinion, will be suitable for the front cover of my book 3 A Non-Partisan, Non-Denominational, Non-Racial Movement & "AMERICA FOR AMERICANS" HERBERT MAINSBECK PUBLICITY OFFICE AUTHOR EDITOR ANTON R. FINCK 1518 Pine Street, Phila., Pa. PUBLICITY DIRECTOR hypossett Philadelphia, Pa. November 6th, 1940. His Excellency. Franklin D. Roosevelt. White House. Washington. D. C. Dear Noble. First permit me to more than thank you for the letter which I received from you through your Secretary Mr. M. A. LaHand, dated October 24th, 1.940 regarding my book "America for Americans" visit to Philadelphia. and the acknowledgement of my wire to you of that date of your I wish to more than congratulate you on the out-standing victory you so well earned yesterday which to all real Americans, was a certainty as, although we may be infested with certain un-American, and Anti-American elements, the voice of the millions of True Americans who in unison called upon you yesterday to once again lead them should more than assure all of us of the security and future of our Great Nation. I can well appreciate that, at this writing you and your entire staff are and will be deluged with correspondente of all kinds from all parts of the world, however, as I am making every effort to complete, publish, and release my second edition, evised up to 1941 of my book-"America for Americans" with which you are acquainted so that it may be avail to both our citizens and aliens, by or before the first of the year, it is neccessary that I call your attention to a letter which I received from you in 1933. If I may presume upon your secretary to refer to your files regarding a letter sent to me, from you through your secretary Mr. Stephen Early, dated May 29th, 1933, In which you state that you have no objections to my useing your photograph on the front cover of my original edition of my book "America for Americans", of that date. It would be my privilege and great honor if you would have no objection, at this time in my placing your picture on the cover on my second revised edition "America for Americans", and my dedicating this edition to you. I may advise you that the only change in this my second edition "America for Americans" will be the addition of all requisite new Legislation, and constitutional amendents up to 1941, for the Library and reference of both citizens and aliens. Sincerely hopeing that this request will meet with your approval may I ask you where I may best secure a photograph of you, which in your opinion, will be suitable for the front cover of my book 3 A Non-Partisan, Non-Denominational, Non-Racial Movement & "AMERICA FOR AMERICANS" PUBLICITY OFFICE HERBERT MAINSBECK AUTHOR EDITOR ANTON R. FINCK 1518 Pine Street, Phila., Pa. PUBLICITY DIRECTOR "2" Should there be any suggestions or criticisms that you feel may be of benefit in this book I will deeply appreciate and carry out your suggestions. My one hope and desire is that this book, not because it is mine, but because it answers many many questions in which our people are from time to time confused concerning the Laws and Principles of our American system of Government, that this book may be placed in the hands of every citizen and most particularly every alien, enjoying the Freedom of our shores. Wishing you, from my heart the greatest of success in the guidance of our people and our Nation, and assuring you, that, I, for one will devote every thought and effort in doing my share in furthering your programme. I beg to remain, Herbert Most Sincerely mains Bick Herbert Mains. Beck. 1518 Pine Street. Philadelphia, Pa. 3 A Non-Partisan, Non-Denominational, Non-Racial Movement & HERBERT MAINSBECK OFFICE R. FINCK 1518 Pine Street, Phila., Pл. December 16, 1940 My dear Mr. Finck: for the unavoidable delay in acknowledging Please accept our apologies To your letter of December second. I regret to inform you that we cannot With regard to your request, advise what photograph of the President would be appropriate for the purpose you mention. However, if you care to communi- cate with any one of the following photo- am graphic sure agencies in Washington, D. C., I they will be glad to be of assistance to you in that respect, as well as to furnish you with a photograph: Acme Newspictures, Inc., 1013 Thirteenth Street, N.W. Associated Press Photos, Star Building, 11th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NeWerial Harris and Ewing, 1313 F Street, N.W. International News Photos, 1317 H St. N.W. Underwood and Underwood, 4461 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Wide World Photos, 725 Albee Building. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY R Secretary to the President Mr. Anton R Finck, "America For Americans" 1518 Pine St., Philadelphia, Pa. 3 A Non-Partisan, Non-Denominational, Non-Racial Movement & AMERICA FOR AMERICANS" HERBERT MAINSBECK PUBLICITY OFFICE AUTHOR EDITOR ANTON R. FINCK 1518 Pine Street, Phila., Pa. PUBLICITY DIRECTOR December 2d 1940 Mr Stephen Early, Secretary To the President of the United States The White House Washington, D C My dear Mr Early Mr Herbert Mains Beck has requested me to write thanking the President's picture on the cover of the coming edition of you for your recent letter regarding the matter of using "America for Americans" Your advise as to the most appropriate photograph add where in Washington this may be obtained will<greatly appreciated As Mr Beck will be traveling over the country for the next month am desirous of having this material addressed to the writer rushed personnally in order that the work in hand may be Sincerely yours, Anton R. Hemer Antone R Finck arf jjg 3 A Non-Partisan, Non-Denominational, Non-Racial Movement & barm springs y T.A. tite my October 25, 1940 P.P.7. My dear Mrs. Belisle: q-B Your very kind letter of October twenty- first has been received and the President wants you to know that he deeply appreciates your good wishes and friendly interest. It was thoughtful of you to send him the picture and he asks me to XP.P.7. 9-P thank you ever so much. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Loretta Belisle, 54 Hamlet Avenue, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. mb Sincere yours, Edward/Baum) SND barm springs Af Woonsochet, R.J.4 Oct, 21, 1940 add, have 10-25-40 TB p.r.7. my dear President Enclosed in this letter q-B you will find the picture him the miracle man of of a great man, they call his death heard of him before or after Canada no doubt you have that he built, the Oiatoine pilginage to the shrine Two years agoid went on a st. Joseph and I bought his picture to give it to some- es but somehow d lacked the one, and I thought of you courage to sendit, because d am just one of the aminean and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, for 2 m ay God bless you and citizene that noted for you twice, but will bote again you wife, and this great for you this coming election land of freedom, america. in November, and hope with all my heart that you will yours sincerely win jointy. again with a great ma- So my dear President it Mrs. Loretta Bebile it is not asking too much 54 Hamlet are Woonsocket, R.J. please accept this picture of the great Brother andre who they claim some day P.S. wish this with all my heart. he may be a Saint, I also Please excuse my writing Please wear it it on your and composing because 2 can't person, and 2 hope it brings effress myself very well. Thanking you for taking every thing you do for this you the best of luck in time to read this letter suffering humanity. channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, Towarm springs Af October 25, 1940 p.r.t. My dear Dr. Bauns Permit me, please, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter and to thank you for your courtesy in sending the President the gift to which you refer. You may be assured that your friendly thought is much appreciated. Very sincerely yours, 11. 4. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Dr. Edward Paum, 5934 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. es and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, Edward/Baum) SND 2cdlg FDR's Visit Goes Over With Bang M PROTECTOR ARDRUM PROTECTOR NJURY TO EAR DRUMS, Y SIZE EAR CHANNEL. UNNERS, artillery MEN. IERS. SAILORS AND MARINES. IATORS. MOTORISTS. PATENT PENDING OAL miners. MAKERS. SHIPBUILDERS. SHOOTERS AND SWIMMERS Oct. 2nd/40 MEGA-EAR-DRUM PROTECTOR liberty of presenting ectors. wn invention after having WIREPHOTO: President Roosevelt and Major General tg and testing in perfecting C. M. Wesson protect their ear drums when a battery of ones comfort with assured anti-aircraft guns roar during the Chief Executive's visit tant irritating, damaging to army proving grounds at Aberdeen, Md., today (AP) forces. booklet will exemplify their so that the wearer can hear and on, commands, signals and telephone commmunication while in use. The voice is only slight;ly muffled. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Evening Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted in the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company with Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn by inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe Virginia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports indicated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. Several men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the other. The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that my device was highly favored. My device has only recently Patented and approval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere compliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, M.D. UM PROTECTOR M.D. GAEARDRUM PROTECTOR ENTS INJURY TO EAR DRUMS. TS ANY SIZE EAR CHANNEL. FOR GUNNERS, artillery MEN. Why SOLDIERS. SAILORS AND MARINES. PATENT AVIATORS. MOTORISTS. PENDING COAL MINERS. DILER MAKERS. SHIPBUILDERS. ETERS. SHOOTERS AND SWIMMERS MEG 1, PA. Oct. 2nd/40 of & MEGA-EAR-DRUM FO PROTECTOR you should protect your Ear Drums the liberty of presenting protectors. my own invention after having nting and testing in perfecting rds ones comfort with assured constant irritating, damaging ctive forces. booklet will exemplify their so that the wearer can hear and on, commands, signals and telephone communication while in use. The voice is only slightly muffled. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Evening Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted in the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company with Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn by inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe Virginia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports indicated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. Several men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the other. The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that my device was highly favored. My device has only recently Patented and approval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere compliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, MD. PROTECT YOUR EARS - OR PRESERVE YOUR HEARING IT IS CONCEDED and generally ac- cepted that Catarrh is the one great cause for Deafness, but it must be ac- knowledged and equally understood, believed and accepted that Catarrhal condition of the Nose is the symptom PATENT PENDING or indication that some primary, under- lying or remote cause is responsible for this manifestation "Catarrh," then this must be the effect. :AR-DRUM CAUSES - SAFEGUARDS - ECTOR By PREVENTIVES BAUM, M.D. The cause can arise from numerous sources: environment, climate, exposure, SHINGTON AVE. vocation, inhalation of gases, smoke, DELPHIA, PA. dust, grit, noises, gunfire; explosions and others hereafter stated. Many safety appliances have been orig- inated and installed in industrial plants and shops to eradicate some of the mentioned causes and improve sanitary conditions-in many places safeguards required by law have been placed to g prevent accidents of limb. The compul- ;ing sory wearing of goggles to protect the d eyes from flying particles of steel chippings and emery-wheel grindings to 1g prevent injury to this important mem- ber, "the Eye." In all of these, due ir phone communication while in use. The voice is only slightly led. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe rinia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports cated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that levice was highly favored. My device has only recently Patented and roval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere pliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper nells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, and happiness. I am Sincere yours, caution is observed and fulfilled. Acci- dents do occur and the necessary com. in money, but are harassed and R pensation is allotted. hindered from doing SO by the bombard- ment of injurious, damaging, distress- But what about your Ears? Wherein ing, missile-like penetrating, vibrating does compensation apply should one sounds battering at their ear (drums) become Deaf or Hearing become im- all during work hours. Stunning and paired while in line of duty as the re- benumbing their finer efforts to a de- sult of injury to the ear drum occurs gree of uncontrollable lassitude, in- PATENT from the one or numerous causes al- dolence and seeming laziness. PENDING ready mentioned? Deafness or Impaired Hearing Handi- PERMANENT INJURY caps one in securing other positions The result of these causes (above-men- because it lessens efficiency, lowers tioned) disturb the mechanism of the DRUM standard in line of promotion, and in- ears. Brings about a gradual thickening OR creases cost for protection against other of the drums at the expense of hear- accidents. ing. These irritating and destroying noises created during work hours con- THREE GREAT tinue during rest hours at home with QUESTIONS OF such nerve excitement, that long after retiring they cause hours of restlessness, EMPLOYER unrefreshing sleep, then to be aroused COMPENSATION INSURANCE only too soon to return to this same EMPLOYEE atmosphere, partially recuperated from their previous day's labor and again and SO on until Progressive Deafness mani- LEAKAGE - ENERGY fests itself and Permanent Injury exists. LOSS AND DAMAGE DEAFNESS g It would appear that Mr. Employer has Injury to the ear, especially the drum, not considered the immense amount of from continuous noises, vibration, con- leakage and loss of energy among his cussion and convection, vary in their employees. Determined with honest in- intensity and depend upon their char- tentions, good, earnest workers who acter or amount of volume, force, sud- strive to give dollar service for dollar denness, monotony and missile-like ly muffled. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Evening Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted in the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company with Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn by inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe Virginia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports indicated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. Several men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the other. The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that my device was highly favored. My device has only recently Batented and approval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere compliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, SnD which limits the extent of the irritation, constructed and efficient device for the injury or destruction and modifies the slow or rapid approach of impaired protection of the human ears (canal and hearing or deafness. drums). It is light, pneumatic, pliable and du- SAFETY FIRST rable, permanent, staple and efficient. It is adapted for repeated insertions in The Damage done to the ear, unless the the ear canal, and can be readily concussional, convective, vibrating, mis- and easily inserted and readily with- sile-like projecting, penetrating force, drawn whenever desired or necessary perforates, punctures or ruptures the for the purpose of excluding and pre- drum, may not be apparent at once, but venting entrances of Air, Irritating and the constant vibration creates friction, Injurious Substances, Noises, Gases, resulting in irritation, congestion, sensi- Water, and Concussional Sound Waves, tiveness, later thickening of the drum thereby protecting the Inner Ear from at the expense of hearing-likened unto excessive or injurious vibration and in- an ill-fitting shoe, which rubs any part directly protecting the nervous system of the foot or toes, creates friction, from Shock. irritation and blistering, causing thick- ening of the skin (callous) at the ex- The problem heretofore has been to pense of feeling. protect and prevent injury to the Ear Canal and Drum of the many people It is common practice to insert cotton, who in their work and vocation were packed tightly, intermingled with vase- subjected to the loud and damaging line or glycerine to make it compact, noises and their ill effects. The writer into the ears during this time to protect who has had vast experience in treating their ears, which practice is unsanitary, cases arising from these causes and after producing irritation, inflammation, ab- exhausting research work and pains- scesses of the ear or other disturbances taking experiment finally perfected and to the ear. invented the "Mega-Ear-Drum>Pro- tector," which was recently tested by MEGA - Meaning Great, combining enlisted men and officers during a recent forms signifying Great, Extended, cannon-firing, where cotton was worn Powerful. in one ear and Mega-Ear-Drum pro- The Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector is the tector in the other. The result was highest attainment of a scientifically excellent in all cases and results indicate telephone communication while in use. The voice is only slightly muffled. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Evening Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted in the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company with Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn by inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe Virginia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports indicated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. Several men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the other. The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that my device was highly favored. My device has only recently Batented and approval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere compliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, their great superiority over cotton or The Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector softens any other device. sound waves without interfering with OR Will not Irritate from prolonged wear. the hearing of Conversations, Com- mands, Orders or Signals which are The Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector consists slightly muffled. of a hollow, hermetically sealed pneumatic body It is made of pure non-sulphurized gum, and is inserted into the can be readily inserted and removed. opening of the ear chan- The pneumatic construction enables it PATENT PENDING nel, SO shaped to conform with the normal concav- to fit perfectly any size ear. ity of the human ear. The outer portion of the Ear-Drum- Note the string or cord extending from Protector being closed by diaphragm or the Ear-Protector fitting through the A-EAR-DRUM closure having an exterior projecting ROTECTOR knob or finger piece adapted to be grasped by the thumb and forefinger of the user for facilitating the insertion and withdrawal of the Ear-Drum-Protector from the ear. The sanitary requirements are met in the novel provision of a series of longi- tudinally extending grooves or chan- nels for the purpose of preventing com- Preserving Container which, when the pression of air against the Ear Drum loop of string is placed around the neck, during the insertion, ready egress the protector is removed from the con- through channels during the insertion tainer and placed into the ears, the con? and ingress of air during withdrawal ing of the device. tainer is drawn upward under the chin ting and out of the way. When the protec- red The thinness of the walls adjust them- selves to any size Ear Canal and retains tors are removed from the ears, it is ing its position in the Ear without acci- without fear of losing them, and the dental displacement or the slightest container further serves as a case, and irritation. preserving them for future usage. eir ght ly murried. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Evening Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted in the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company with Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn by inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe Virginia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports indicated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. Several men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the other. The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that my device was highly favored. My device has only recently Batented and approval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere compliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, Riveters appreciate the veloped, it will prevent the entrance of safety and comfort that the Mega-Ear- injurious vibration and further damage Drum-Protector fur- to the Ear Drum and arrest its progress. nishes them. The con- You won't have to take the shop noises TOR tinuous penetrating home with you. You can recuperate and irritating clatter is faster. prevented from entering their ears and doing damage that SO exhausts them at The Locomotive Engineer will find the the end of the day. They will not be Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector will preserve SO irritable or dissatisfied, and can do PATENT better work and not get SO tired. PENDING The Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector will EGA-EAR-DRUM PROTECTOR his hearing by preventing the rush and roar of air and other irritating and in- jurious sounds and foreign matter en- tering into his ears while speeding along protect your ears from the injurious his run when necessity requires expo- noise and pounding that the other fel- sures from his cabin window. low makes. Turret enclo- Men who are en- sure during gaged in boiler firing of big making will appre~ guns proves ciate the value of disastrous to ving the Mega Ear- ear drums, ecting Drum-Protector in when the ured preventing Boiler Mega Ear ging Makers Deafness, Drum-Protector is not worn. Protects and where the deafness has already de- the nervous system from shock. heir ar cand LIBUIDJO conversation, telephone communication while in use. The voice is only slightly muffled. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Evening Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted in the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company with Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn by inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe Virginia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports indicated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. Several men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the other. The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that my device was highly favored. My device has only recently Patented and approval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere compliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, Great must be cruise, from which famous aviators the roar of complained and suffered. cannon and shell explo- The Mega Ear- sion that the Drum-Protector has Mega Ear - been recommended Drum Pro- to the Wireless Op- erator and proves tector cannot prevent its damaging effects and pre- its worth in pre serve the hearing. venting the irritat ing sparking from injuring their drums, and will lengthen his standard of The monot- efficiency and prevent headache and onous and nerve exhaustion. continuous rifle fire and the irritating Trap Shooters and Game Hunters have clatter of ma- been made deaf by chine guns is muffled into a comfortable tolerance. the concussion of the shot gun from The Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector proves his neighbor as itself to aviators, and motor testers, much as from his own gun. The Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector prevents any and all subsequent disagreeable rum- bling, ringing or muffled, stuffy feeling in the ears. The Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector is a muffles those irritating, cracking ex- real comfort, protector and preventa hausts. Pneumatic cushioned and venti- tive. lated makes them comfortable for any length of time of wearing equally SO Pool swimmers, surf bathers and divers to their passengers. They will prevent the distressing noises and temporary will feel secure that no water can en- deafness and dizziness following a ter and SO damage the ear drum. Pre- Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Evening Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted in the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company with Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn by inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe Virginia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports indicated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. Several men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the other. The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that my device was highly favored. My device has only recently Batented and approval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere compliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, You do not experience the ringing in E the ears or feeling of muffled hearing after engaging in target, rifle, pistol or vents Ear Aches, Abscesses, Ruptured shot gun practice. Drums and Running Ears. Automobilists in testing out their mo- Ladies who go in for distance swimming tors, Motor Testers, Racing Drivers and contests, high and fancy diving, are Machinists, Taxi Drivers, all will enjoy safeguarded against water forcibly the protection and comfort of the entering the Ear or damaging their ear drums. A necessary part of their head dust, grit, dirt, draughts of wind and Mega-Ear-Drum-Protector. Keeps out dress. irritating noises and adds comfort to their rides. Ho You can battle ingt with waves while in surf- bathing, feel- ing secure that no water can force its way with into the ear Manufactured by canal or damage to your ear drum. Float, swim or dive without water get- THE ting into your ears, a great comfort and MEGA-EAR-DRUM-PROTECTOR safeguard. a p, Philadelphia, Pa. ecti Life guards have endorsed and praised dest them and wear them during their daily training. Sustains and prolongs their endurance. unde led. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted he ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn nlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports cated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that evice was highly favored. My device has only recently Patented and oval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere liments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper nells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, and happiness. I am Sincere yours, THE MEGA-EAR-DRUM PROTECTOR EDWARD BAUM, M.D. MAKERS OF THE MEGAEARPHONE MEGA.EARDRUM PROTECTOR AN INVISIBLE PHONE WHICH CORRECTS PREVENTS INJURY TO EAR DRUMS. HARDENED. THICKENED. FLABBY AND FITS ANY SIZE EAR CHANNEL. DISTENDED DRUMS. FOR GUNNERS, ARTILLERY MEN. SUBSTITUTES PERFORATED. SOLDIERS. SAILORS AND MARINES. PUNCTURED, AVIATORS. MOTORISTS. PATENT PENDING RUPTURED. COAL MINERS. DESTROYED DRUMS. BOILER MAKERS. SHIPBUILDERS. PATENTED DECIZI916 RELIEVES HEAD NOISES, RESTORES HEARING. RIVETERS. SHOOTERS AND SWIMMERS MEGA-EAR-PHONE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Oct. 2nd/40 MEGA-EAR-DRUM FOR DEAFNESS PROTECTOR Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. President; I am taking the liberty of presenting you with several sets of ear drum protectors. They are of my own invention after having devoted considerable time experimenting and testing in perfecting such a protective device that affords ones comfort with assured protection for the ear drums from constant irritating, damaging and destructive missile-like convective forces. The inclosed booklet will exemplify their practical uses, being constructed so that the wearer can hear and understand ordinary conversation, commands, signals and telephone communication while in use. The voice is only slight;ly muffled. Having observed in last nights Oct. 1st. Evening Ledger, a photo-cut (inclosed) showing fingers inserted in the ears to protect ear drums from gun roar while in company with Major General C.M. Wesson, suggested this communication. Several pairs of this protector were worn by inlisted men and officers during a recent firing at Fort Monroe Virginia. The reaction was excellent in all cases and reports indicated their great superiority over cotton or any other device. Several men wore cotton in one ear and my protective device in the other. The results were intirely satisfactory and indicated that my device was highly favored. My device has only recently Patented and approval received. Henve I am extending to you with my sincere compliments the protecting device, for your comfort and protection and may its efficiency and usfulness perm eate through proper channells to the entire personnels. With the kindest regards for your health, success and happiness. I am Sincere yours, / 111/14/60 P.P.7. q-B T.A 1 October 26, 1940 Mr Women My dear M. Biedinger: The President has asked me to thank you very much indeed for sending to him the composition on Lincoln which arrived X P.P.7. X# today. He is delighted to have it and very 9-C much appreciates your kindness in sending it. With all good wishes, Sincerely yours, M. H. McINTYRE Secretary to the President x H. E. Biedinger, Esq., Commercial Audit Co., 1201 Beacon Street, East Chicago, Indiana. mhm/tmb V HEB:EMC biedinger "A System to Fit Your Business" H. E. BIEDINGER CONSULTING ACCOUNTANT UTIVE ACCOUNTANT COMMERCIAL AUDIT CO. 1201 BEACON STREET EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA TELEPHONE E. CHI. 1813 hold October 22, 1940 Mr. Marvin McIntyre, Secretary to President Roosevelt White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. McIntyre: y At the suggestion of Congressman William T. Schulte of Indiana, I am writing this letter to you, and am sending under separate cover a composition on Lincoln, dedicated to President Roosevelt, which composition is linked with President Roose- velt's activities. I have incorporated a picture of Lincoln's statue in the Washington Memorial in this composition, and have framed it. If it will not conflict too much with the President's burdensome duties, I would appreciate your presenting it to the President, with my compliments. I have a twofold purpose in this; one, the expression of appreciation, as a voter, of the activities of President Roosevelt for the general welfare. The second is the possibility of its use in the campaign to assist in his election, which I deem vital in this crisis. It may be of interest to know that I was a life-long Republican until 1936, when I voted for the New Deal. On the President's record I see no reason to change my position, and shall vote for him in the coming election, as well as influencing and keeping in line about twenty more former Republican relatives and friends. As you will note from this letterhead, I am in the auditing business. I also own an apartment building. I am interested in the general welfare of the country, and that the economic order may be so remodeled and regulated, that my children will have at least as good a chance in the future as I have had in the past. This composition was begun last March, when I attended the convention of the Committee for the Protection of Foreign Born, as a delegate from the Lake County, Indiana, Civil Liberties Committee. At this time I visited the Lincoln Memorial, and was informed by the taxi driver, who drove me to it, that Washington's Monument completely obliterated the dome of the Capital when viewed from the center of the Lincoln statue. I have incorporated this fact in the composition. I finished the composition and wrote the dedication on draft registration day. May I express my appreciation of your attention, and my best wishes to you, the President, and Mrs. Roosevelt. Sincerely yours, H. E. Biedinger HEB: EMC "norecord P.P.7 October 29, 1940 q-B Respectfully referred to the State Department for attention. EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President. er/ To the President: Antonio B. Martins Aranha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 10-6-40 Sends the President a copy of his book "Imperio Sovietico". X Instituo de Botanica y Farmacologia, Buenos Aires, Argentina "Julio A. Roca", - 5 copies of magazine - "Londres Cuartel General Europeo". "norecord e. October 2st 7 in 509 logth October 18, 1940 Dear P.P.F qB My dear Mr. Bolling: It was indeed kind of you to send the President and Mrs. Roosevelt those wood carvings. They have asked me to thank you ever so much for your friendly thought of them, and to convey their XP.PF, X q-w very best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, X P.P7 9.c 9. C M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Leslie G. Bolling, Esq., 509 North Fifth Street, Richmond, mb Virginia. care, fill in Le Hand ackd. October 27", 1940 10-18-19 L 509 loth 5ʳᵈ Street va Lehmond Va. Dear Misquite pleasing to W know The President and Masterwelt graceously accepted the twowood age sone carrings dam truly thankful our- to them. Iam exqually thankful to you for conveying their good rely rol, wishes tome. them Overy truly yours, 19 July L.G.Balling nce yours, ling T.S. The package will bear the Overett Ha ddey Stationers Cable, SEP 9 1946 min Le Hand act'd 10-18-40 I for Na x 509 forth 5th Street Richmond fa Sept. Dear My. Boosevelt mall mah lameending. you by insured parcel post, a package containing two wood carvings, one of self. the president,the other of your- These two carvings it is sincerely hoped will meetyour approval and that you will accep f them Park for your museum at Hyde Thanking you in advance for your consideration. Chart respectfully yours Delie Bolling P.S. The package willbear the Overett Ha ddey Stationers Cable, q.P.7. October 21, 1940 9-B Respectfully referred to the State Department. EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President er/ To the President: Goodwill, Upwey, Victoria, Australia. Small magazine - "The Herald of Good Will". Centro, Managua, Centre America. Registered. Booklet "Centro ". MURPHY, Dean Detroit, Mich. Oct. 21, 1940. Writes he is having his good friend, Walter Zimmer, deliver to Miss LeHand some Stroh's Bohemian Beer. Also note attached from Walter F. Zimmer. See M.A. LeHand-Gifts Another letter from Mr. J.W. Shenefield, Asst. Treas., The Stroh Brewery Co., saying they apologize for neglecting to forward the beer for the President which Mr. Walter Zimmer, of Detroit Requested. They are today forwarding for the President's use, ten cases of Stroh's Bohemian Beer. P.P.7 br Very 9-R LoRend Barry Benson, TA + October 21, 1940 ppt q-B My dear Henry: The President was pleased to receive your friendly little letter and the pins which you were good enough to send him and Mrs. Roosevelt. x plt He more than appreciates your kind thought and gif asks me to convey his best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Henry G. Benson, 631 Ridge Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. get 10 aiky 6310idgeave Henry Benson Zey youngtown, Ohio, PP.7 Franklind. Roosevelt 9-B White house Washing ton, D.C. l am sending you two pens l was makeing pens and l said made by hand. it will send our presendentone For mn + mrs Roosevelt. er and I hop you will wear them l have no mother or Father 8, Cuba. But if you want more made Wele Write and tell me sincerely Henry Benson PP,7 October 21, 1940 9.B Respectfully referred to the State Department. EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President er To the President: Remite Victor Rams, Santiago de Cuba, Provincia de Oriente, Cuba. Music: "Military March". Registered. Lic. Manuel J. Grillo 0. San Jose, Costa Rica. Booklet: X "Revista Cientifica de Costa Rica". PPF 9-B B October 22, 1940 Respectfully referred to the State Department. EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President ER TEFRI, Hotel Royal, Croix d'Oucly, Lausanne, Switzerland. Sends a small booklet to the President "Washington" - Sept. 1940. X / J A VMB - PAISH, Sir George Nassau, N.Y., Oct. 22,1940 Writes to the President forwarding 3 chapters of a book entitled "Hitler's Plan to Become 'Master of the World'". -- Oct. 24, Rr. Early thanked Sir George on behalf of the President for his letter and these 3 chapters of his book, saying he is appreciative of his thought. SEE - P.P.F. 2140 I P.P.F. 9-B J T.A. October 23, 1940 PRICES P.P.7. q-B My dear Clem: The President has received your letter of October fifteenth and has asked me to thank you for the pin which you made and sent to him. xp.p.7. He appreciates ever so much your kind thought in 9-P writing him as you did and has asked me to send you his best wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Clem Blackburn, Franklin, mb Tennessee. BENATARS MARKET STREET STORE AT 4th IS "AMERICAS LARGEST INDEPENDENTLY OWNED STORE." 4 FRANKLIN, TENN., 10/15 1940 Ich'd 4 M 10-23-40 in IN ACCOUNT WITH ) P.P.F. BLACKBURN COAL CO. q-B BEST COALS--BEST PRICES A COAL FOR EVERY PURPOSE GENTRY [DOCK] BLACKBURN PHONE 108 WEST MAIN STREET Our Dear President l am old a boy Jam Twelve xP.P.7. yearsing these them picis 9-m for you grosing out I cant vote yet part in Frankfan sepan hut die doing my l would be so glad for you to get a letter from your I in would put own little if room my to show The boys. mgs "Keep your Chin up" Clem Blachburn yours truly BENATARS MARKET STREET STORE AT 4th IS "AMERICAS LARGEST INDEPENDENTLY OWNED STORE." Henate J.A 4 m rioni October 23, 1940 P.P.7. q-B My dear Mr. Benatar: Your letter to the President of October fifth has been received and I want to thank you xP.P.7. in his behalf for your courtesy in sending him 9-m the book matches. I know that he would want me express his appreciation of the friendly spirit which your letter evidences. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY M. V. Benatar, Esq., 1175 Market Street at 8th, San Francisco, California. mgs BENATARS MARKET STREET STORE AT 4th IS "AMERICAS LARGEST INDEPENDENTLY OWNED STORE." EXBROOK 2660 EXBROOK 2661 Northern California's Leading Cut Rate MORRIS BENATAR HONES EXBROOK 2662 EXBROOK 2663 Drug, Cigar, Wine and Liquor Stores EXBROOK 2664 Benatars CUT RATE ORUGS CIGARS WINES LIQUORS 805-807 MARKET ST. 1175 MARKET ST. AT FOURTH AT EIGHTH AND Handard Brands Cigar Stores SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. October 5, 1940 The President Washington, D.C. Mr. President: We believe that the flag of our great Nation is regarded by the oppressed peoples of the world today as a glorious symbol of liberty, hope and freedom. That is why we have been glad to partici- pate, with other patriotic citizens of our community, in encouraging the respectful display of our National Book Emblem and in furthering the things that it stands for. patcho With understandable pride, we are, therefore, happy to send you, with this letter an example of one of the methods that we are using as a reminder of the loyalty that we all owe to our great country. We hope that you will be pleased with our way of saying "God Bless America." Yours respectfully, my Benatar BENATAR'S CUT RATE Drugs-Cigars-Wines-Liquors M.V.Benatar: VG BENATARS MARKET STREET STORE AT 4th IS "AMERICAS LARGEST INDEPENDENTLY OWNED STORE." + P.P.7. October 23, 1940 q-B My dear Mr. Breakstone: I want to thank you in the President's behalf for your sketch and the copy of your poem. x616 It was indeed thoughtful of you to send them to him and you may be assured that he is deeply conscious of the friendliness which your words imply. Very sincerely yours, N. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Allen Breakstone, Esq., 1501 Nelson Avenue, Bronx, New York, N. Y. mgs actiol 10/03mc Sept 30,1940 Dear Mr President, 1501 nelsonave Biony my pp7 howyou are very q.B husy so I ill try not to Take too much of Cut. your Time. year too and not bla enough I am a by of 17 student hap up with not But as a History Current Events. l have no way to show my appreciation problems. So P. shetched thin you handeld out many difficult of the fine way in which picture and compared this poem in the sense that Divas showing my appreciation of a (dawn good president) please excuse the slang but some timer it neccessay to convay an idea. Thank for talking the frouble of viewing my letter and shetch thanks Cellen Breakstone Bropetone Breakstone, Mr. A. 1501 Nelson Ave., Bronx, N.Y. Letter PP7 qiB Drawing (very poor) y". Recd. 10/4/40 Alberto Qui jano Quesada, San Jose, Costa Rica. pp7 qiB 10-1-40 Brank Book - "Costa Rica Ayer y Hoy". Sent to State Dept. 10-24-40 vah. HURD, Charles, BUI Washington Bureau, The New York Times, P.P.7. Washington, D. C. Oct October 3, 1940 9-B de Writes the President stating that he is "another newspaper man who has presumed to write & book. Says it is inadequate in many ways but he hopes it will contribute some little bit to a better appreciation of what our country means. Adds that since S. it covers a field in which the President has a very special interest, he is sending an advance copy, "although the work will not be released until Oct. 18th. ---Presidential Memo attached. - On Oct. 10, 1940, the President wrote to Mr. Hurd thanking him for the above-mentioned book. See P.P.F. 4634 BULLITT, Hon. William C., Wash,, D.C. Oct. 9, 1940. (Ack.) On above date President wrote to Mr. Bullitt, for thanking him for the delicious box of apples sent him. See P.P. .F. 1124 G.P.7 9-B br THE WHITE HOUSE n7 ^ VMB - KNOX, Cast. Duilley 11, Navy Dept. and Office of Naval Records & Library, Nine Ln Bond - Oct. 9,1940 The President sent a joint nemo saking for dreft of a reply, letter of Det. 3 from Glms. Eday Pay, Readbyry, Centi, to Biss Lottend asking If the President has in his collection of marine pictures 000 of the "Mary Celeste", perhage the most celebrated "mystory ship" In the smale of the sea. Bays be is e retired business man, and for forty years was consected with the Atlentic Natual insurance Co., NYC. Says be is now writing = book about this bost. Says he recently obtained a picture of this ship when the W&D named "the Amason", but should like to have 8. picture taken later when she was nemed "Mary Celente". Cept. Knox supplied testative draft Oct. 10. -- Oct. 14, the President wrote Mr. Fay that he thinks 1t would be 8. public service to publish facts in this case. If be has a picture will be pleased to have Mr. Fuy photograph it. Does not recall such 8. picture but might be st Hyde Park Library and suggests Mr. Fay communicate with them after things have been catalogued. Says be will be delighted to have a copy of his forthcoming book to add to his museum library. P.P.F. SEE - P.P.P. 7432 9-B THE HOUSE WASHINGTON P.P.7. q-B October 12, 1939 My dear Mr. Hartwell: This little note is to advise you that X the box of apples which Mr. Bullitt sent to the p.p.7. x#799 q-a President has been received, and to thank you for your kindness in the matter. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Line Harold Hartwell, Esq., The W. C. Bullitt Farm, Conway, Massachusetts. Tother ngm THE white HOUSE WASHINGTON October 11, 1939 dent an My dear Mr. Hartwell: ould be a dent, on The President thanks you very much in- copy and deed for the apples. He asks me to express his cordial appreciation of your friendly thought in sending them to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Harold Hartwell, Esq., W. C. Bullitt Farm, Conway, Massachusetts. rold Hartwell, W. C. Bullitt Farm, A nagin ng w Conway, Mass. Thank for box of apples. M. A. LeH. ng for the President an 6. Thinks this would be a ark. The President, on that it was a distinct addition to his library collection. Colonel Held saying he was delighted to have this copy and P.P.F. SEE P.P.F. 6948 9-63 Mr. Wagner: Mr. Hartwell runs Mr. Bullitts farm--just an ack telling him that the box of apples which Mr. B sent to the President has been received will be OK. P.T.L. B is sending for the President an edition of Alexander Pope's "Ilead" printed in 1736. Thinks this would be a good edition for the President's library in Hyde Park.---The President, on Oct. 16th, wrote Colonel Held saying he was delighted to have this copy and that it was a distinct addition to his library collection. P.P.M. Inc. a. SEE P.P.F. 6948 9-B HELD, Col. J. Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1940. Writes Mrs. Roosevelt saying he is sending for the President an edition of Alexander Pope's "Ilead" printed in 1736. Thinks this would be a good edition for the President's library in Hyde Park.---The President, on Oct. 16th, wrote Colonel Held saying he was delighted to have this copy and that it was a distinct addition to his library collection. P.P.F. P. SEE P.P.F. 6948 9-63 P.P.7 October 16, 1940 9-B Respectfully referred to the State Department. EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President er/ Marcelino W. Arce, Montevideo, Argentina. Presents President with a copy of his book "La Trayectoria de la x Humanidad". NA October 17, 1940 q-B My dear Mrs. Buckingham: Thank you, in the President's behalf, for the copy of the book which you sent to him. I want to assure you that he much appreciates your friendly thoughtfulness. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Vera Buckinghem, 409 N. Fourth, Mt. Vernon, Washington. get akd Mrs. Vera Buckingham 409 N. 4th Mt.Vernon, Wash. "Worshipers of the Solver bereen