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PPF 9 PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE Gifts B Mar. 1941 PPF900074 mpk 1941. MINOR SCHOOL Pupils of the Third Grade, Ensley, Ala. Do No. 1 ack'd 3-4-41 Sent the President a book of verses. Dept. to See P.P.F. 9-M act P.P.7. 9-B adgment. Secretary to Prosident. 18 324 3. the Telogram M. the olipping to to to to the WAS 36 Louis, Mo. 2/27/41 the the Est NO. and Bag Harry Compuny the - Sant Come ROBERS' Wisconsin 2/26/41 and others Redin Lyans regarding is Post the retaining A. F. Lyons, of present postmaster " Box to Office MORTON, 1583 No. DIEN, Hollynood, Delif 3/1/41 Child cande Sant 81.00 to bill Marjorie which the Name presumably or lavalist, Hrs. Die 1001 30. Commonwealth, Los Angeles, Chill Registered 2/38/12 they out of war Sent to State Dept. NOVISERI, + so Dd Cessole Nico Franco. 2/23/42 Registered to receive SSY France. Sent to Dept. Masable Morovis, P.R2 Registered 2/25/41 Sent to Due STATE, Elicner Port-do-Pail Haiti, W.I. 2/20/41 R gistored sent to THE Shillp translation La 194 Charlotte St. Bourda Gaorgetown British Guissia 2/21/41 mpk rin March 3, 1941. ROOK Reoublic Del Paraguay (Boletin Del Ministerio De Salud Publica No. 1 Agosto 1940 Sent to State Dept. LAEMMEL, Dr. Rudolf Book "Die Menschlichen Rassen" Sent to State Dept. Zurich 2 Fraumunster Briefannahml PERRIAL, Envai deL (Loopold) I rue Ferrandiere Lyon, France. Book Sent to State Dept. "Pour Reconstruire "otre France" EDICION ARGENTINA Rte. Juez Tedin 2709 (Bs.Aires) Book. by Joaguin Rubianes "El Caos Del Mundo Sent to State Dept. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. EDWIN M.WATSON Secretary to the President. Executive Board Local 18 IUMSWA 314 S. Royal St. Mobile, Ala. Telegram to Governor Frank M. Dixon. Regarding the shipyard workers employed at the Alabama Drydocks Sent to Martime Labor Board oncl. clipping Copy to the Telegrams that was sent to the Governor was sent to the Pres. MUCHNICK, Harry 1416-18 Washington Ave., St Louis, Mo. 2/27/41 H.&. S. Hat XIX and Bag Company Regarding the jobbing business. and the chain stores Sent to Fed Trade Comm. ROBERS' A. F. Lyons, Wisconsin 2/26/41 and others from Lyons regarding the retaining of present postmaster Luther T. Baltzer. Sent to at Post Office MORTON, Marjorie 1523 No. McCADDEN, Hollywood, Calif 3/1/41 Child sends $1.00 bill which she has saved presumably toward purchase of submarine. Sent to Treasury Dept. LaVALLEY, Mrs. M. 1251 So. Commonwealth, Los Angeles, Calif Registered 2/26/41 Pleads we stay out of war Sent to State Dept. NOWINSKI, W. 90 Bd Cessole Nice France. 2/23/41 Registered Calls attention to refugees in France. Sent to State Dept. CARRILLO, Eusebio Morovis, P.R? Registered 2/25/41 Sent to Staten for transla- tion CADET, Eliezer Port-de-Pail Haiti, W.I. 2/20/41 Registered sent to State for translation HORATIO, Philip L. 194 Charlotte St. Bourda Goorgetown British Guiana S.Amercia 2/21/41 mpk pl.t q-B March 5, 1941 My dear Mrs. Benesh: Mr. Early has referred to this office your letter of February nineteenth. Regarding the inquiry you make, I have much pleasure in advising you that the President x251 is a Mason. xppt I-A Please accept thanks, on behalf of the President, for the evidence of friend- ly interest which your communication conveys. xpef ac Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY x Mrs. B. Wellington Benesh, 319 East 98th Street, Inglewood, California. bk 1 6, ~ Hb, a mason main 7 P.P7 your annes require your entire attentions, but l am 9-B getting old being 67 last een July, and l am asking you we this question, as l have a 33° degree Masonic cross which l would like to ihes. present to the President as a memento of the high esteem in which l hold him not to put in the Library If he is a Mason? or if he is constructing to house mb his writings. mementoes and other tokens of regard. 1 mpk 4 Henry Harbitt Haib it A Perx Liven B Warm Springs 941 2 7 P.P7 jone entire attentions, but l am 9-B getting old being 67 last een July, and l am asking you ve this question, as l have a 33° degree Masonic cross which l would like to ihes. present to the President as a memento of the high esteem in which l hold him not to put in the Library of he is a Mason? or if he is constructing to house mb his writings. mementoes and other tokens of regard. 4 a Inglewood Feb 19,1941 ? DearSiv: 7 I will state briefly my inquiry as l know P.P7 your duties require your entire attentions, but l am 9-B getting old being 67 last een July, and l am asking you we this question, as I have a 33° degree Masonic cross which l would like to ihes. present to the President as a memento of the high esteem in which l hold him not to put in the Library of he is a Mason? or if he is constructing to house mb his writings. mementoes and other tokens of regard. There being no male member of my family brlonging n to the Masonic Order. It has 7 been in my family much over 75 years, there are 200 3 on exhibition in the P.P7 Masonic Temple, Phila, and 9-B its a beautiful jeweled Cross, been If the President will ave accept it, l shall be glad n to send it to him for the r good deeds he has done, shes. and his humanitarism, there has never been so grand a President ever in these U.S. a. If our President will accept this gift, lwill be glad to send it. mb Sincerely Mrs B, Wellington Benesh. mpk Stowson 7 March 5, 1941 P.P7 9-B My dear Mrs. Brown: Your note of February eleventh has been received. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt have asked me to thank you for your kind thought in sending them the painting and to express their cordial appreciation of your friendly good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. N. G. Brown, 901 West Second Street, North Platte, Nebraska. mb north Platte neb." Dear AR. mr and mrs Roosevelt: all R. Feb. 11' 41 Ich'd FEB 15 1941 3.5 the Calender Refo 9 are sending you a picture I painted in oils. 9 copied it from a news paper print. I am only an amateur, having had a few lisson on scenery. but I enjoy painting figures best. I hope you wont think too badly of it. It was to be sent for your birthday mr Posseveet but cloudy it in time. Hoping it reaches weather prevented my finishing you in good condition and with best wishes 2 am yours Sincerely mus n. G. Brown 901 West 2nd st north Platte nebr. Mr. norris 1 This was sent for The President's s birthday Do you wish to handle? ournal of Calender Reform". (book). See P.P.F.9-A br PP7 9-B 9- mpk ACHELIS, Miss Elizabeth, Pres., The World Calendar Association, New York, N.Y. 3-5-41. (ack.) Sends President copy of the "Journal of Calender Reform". (book). See P.P.F.9-A br PP7 9-B B Stownoom Whom March 4, 1941 pl.7 q-B My dlear Miss Bernstein: Permit me to acknowledge and thank you for your letter, with enclosure, forwarded to the President. The friendliness which prompted your desire to dedicate your poen to the President is greatly appreciated. I must advise, however, that special permission for the dedication of songs, manuscripts, poems, etc., to the President never is given. It in felt that this is a question which must be left to the good judgment of the writer or composer. I wish to assure you, however, that the courtesy of your inquiry is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN MARLY Secretary to the President Miss Frances Bernstein, c/o F. W. Woolworth, 585 Eighth Avenue, rr:aw New York, N. Y. March 4, 1941 My dlear Miss Bernstein: Permit no to acknowledge and thank you for your letter, with enclosure, forwarded to the President. The friendliness which prompted your desire to dedicate your poem to the President is greatly appreciated. I must advise, however, that special permission for the dedication of songs, manuscripts, poems, etc., to the President never is given. It is felt that this is a question which must be left to the good judgment of the writer or composer. I wish to assure you, however, that the courtesy of your inquiry in appreciated. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN MARLY Secretary to the President Miss Frances Bernstein, c/o F. W. Woolworth, 585 Eighth Avenue, rr:aw New York, N. Y. AMERICA FIRST Dear President Roosevelt, Hoping you will count this Defense". as a belated Birthday gift, for it would give me great pleasure if you did. I am not a poet, but several months ago while sitting in the park one br speration to write this poem, which to afternoon, I suddenly had an in some papers, hoping they would write I cherish greatly. I sent this poem to some people in these trying times, if in there paper, maby giving courage but my poem was not satisfactory. that I dont want it to be wasted. I think so much of this poem If you will give me this pleasure I dedicate this poem to you President Roosevelt for I know you will appreciate it, Please keep it. - miss Frances Bernotein P.S. Please believe me that I am not doing the for Publicity. may this berthday lead to many years of happy Birthdays. I remain miss Frances Bernstein F. W Noolworth 585-8 Th Avenue n.y. 14 mpk MOODE and -- Have STETZ, Miss Mary, Scranton, Pa. March 5, 1941 (ack.) Sends copy of book, "A Brief for the Defense". See P.P.F.9-S br P.P.7 9-B mpk MOODE 114 an Ifem HARDIN, Willett L., Los Angeles, Calif. March 5, 1941. (Ack.) Sends copy of his book, "Democracy". See P.P.F.9-H br P.P.7 9-B mpk MOORE, Miss Mary, New York, N.Y. 3-5-41. (Ack.) Sends copy of her book entitled, "Stay Young With Your Arteries". Cents See P.P.F.9-N br P.P.7 9-B mp G.P. PUTNAM'S SONS, New York, N.Y. March 5, 1941. (ack.) Sends book to the President entitled, "Axis America". See P.P.F.9-P br P.P.7 9-B mp REYNAL & HITCHCOCK, Inc., New York, N.Y. March 5, 1941 (ack.) Sends President copy of book, "Prophecy from the Past". See P.P.F.9-R br P.P.7 9-B mpk LR. 7 My Junes March 5, 1941 plt 9B My dear Mr. Bradford: In acknowledging the receipt of the sketch which you forwarded to the President, I want to thank you in his be- half for your courtesy. I shall bring it to his attention. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY H. B. Bradford, Esq., 4819 North Lane, Bethesda, Maryland. ic mp KROMALICKI, Rev. J., Holdingford, Minn. 3-5-41. (ack.) Sends President copies of his books, "The Lost Struggle" and "The Battle of Conscience". See P.P.F.9-K br P.P.7 9-B mpk ALLIANCE BOOK CORPORATION, New York, N.Y. 3-5-41 (ack.) Sends copy of book to the President, "The American Primer". See P.P.F.9-A br P.P.7. 9-B mpk WORLD PEACE FOUNDATION, Boston, Mass. March 5, 1941 (ack.) gends two books to the President, "Australia and the United States", and "Canada and the United States". See P.P.F.9-W br P.P.7 9-B mpk STALLINGS, Mrs. Francis Osborne, San Jose, Calif. 2-14-41. Sends copy of her book to the President. See P.P.F.9-S P.P7 br 9-B mpk SHARP, James, Wash., D.C. 2-10-41. Sends copy of booklet to the President entitled, "Life's Extras". See P.P.F.9-S br P.P.7 9-B-13 mpk HACKER, Miss Louise, LISTER, Henry B., San Francisco, Calif. Feb. 6, 1941. Sends book to the President. See P.P.F.9-L P.P.7. br 9-13 S mpk HACKER, Miss Louise, GREENSLET, Ferris, Boston, Mass. Feb. 11, 1941. Sends President copy of Lord Tweedsmuir's last novel, MOUNTAIN MEADOW. (Book) See P.P.F.9-G br P.P.7 9-B J mpk HACKER, Miss Louise, Bogeta, N.J. 3-6-41. Sends book to the President. See P.P.F.9-H br G.P.7. 9-18 0 Mr. Charlesf. Baum USA. mpk ACHATZ, John Alfred, Los Angeles, Calif. March 6, 1941. (ack.) Sends book to the President. See P.P.F.9-A br P.P.7 9-B 0 Mr. 6 harlesf. Baum USA. mpk ARGYLE PRESS Newark, N.J. ack'd 3-6-41 Sent the President a book, "Germany Must Perish". See P.P.F. 9-A 7, 1942 P.P.7. act 9-B Ny deet Mr. Balobs The Prestdent has received your little note and thanks you ever to units for the electume. Ee monts you to Income that he 5a would signature of the friendly thought which prospect your No and them to him. Very sincerely yours, M. & LoBand PRIVATE SECESSIVE Presiklin a III, Euq., ass Brookline Street, Transfere Custero, nb Mr. Charlest. Baum USA. mpk TODD, Commander W. R.H. N I miss Lettand March 7, 1941 pr.7. q-B My dear Mr. Balch: The President has received your little note and thanks you ever so much for the elephants. XP.P.7. He wants you to know that he is most appreciative of the friendly thought which prompted you to send 9-E them to him. Very sincerely yours, CARE M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Franklin G. Balch, III, Esq., 333 Brookline Street, Newton Centre, mb Massachusetts. Mr. Charlest. Baum USA Feb.27,1941 12 FRANKLIN G. BALCH 3d 333 BROOKLINE ST. NEWTON CENTRE h was given to him by a MASSACHUSETTS dore Roosevelt. Tells of r. Also tells of the nd week in July. Hopes ack. Adds co-workers' Dear Mr. Roosevelt: as it wrote to Mr. Todd on at he will keep the con- La to Mr. Hayes, the owner '9 to William Hayes, Enclose d aretwo lephants. at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. which have broughtme great luckinmy examinations and I hope they will bring you good luck in thistime of stressand CARE. Yours Sincerely, Franklin Greene Balch III Mr. Charlest. Baum USA. mpk TODD, Commander W. R. H. Hyde Park, New York Filed: March 11, 1941 Wrote to the President enclosing a book for the President which was given to him by a co-worker who says it was presented to his grandfather by Theodore Roosevelt. Tells of his son, Donald Todd, a born politician, who elected Van Wagner. Also tells of the convention*being held for United Spanish War Veterans the second week in July. Hopes the President can say a few words to them. Wishes President luck. Adds co-workers' address should the President care to thank him. -- The President wrote to Mr. Todd on March 4, 1941, expressing appreciation for the book, stating that he will keep the con- vention in mind, and informing Commander Todd that he is writing to Mr. Hayes, the owner of the book. -- Attached is President's letter of March 3, 1941, to William Hayes, Mount Vernon, New York, expressing gratitude for the book. - * Convention will be held at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. SEE - P.P.F. 7427 P.P.F. 9-B cenoua Mr. I harbsf. Baum USA. he Pres Study + March 10, 1941 P.P.7. q-B My dear Mr. Bye: Many thanks, in the President's behalf, for the copy of "America's Silver Age". He much appreciates your friendly thought in sending the book to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY George T. Bye, Esq., 535 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y. get Mr. Charlest. Baum USA. Filpanto the prtz March 11, 1941 My dear Mr. Baum: This will acknowledge your friendly letter of March third to the President. You may be sure that your thoughtfulness in send- ing the enclosed photograph, as well as your good wishes, will be much appreciated by him. Very sincerely yours, birthday M. H. MCINTYRE Secretary to the President Charles J. Baum, Esq., 745 Albany Street, Schenectady, ada New York. and thank Hod for 7'. good Luck and good by. to you both and with my but mishe and to America Mr. I harlest. B aum USA. ach 3-11-41 awa 745 Albany March SR 3,1941 Schemictory, N.Y. 3 Honorble President, and Wife 1941 It gives me the pleasure to send you on, this Photo, of this soveet Independet Home this would be for am Military Boys. Men and J am always ready and willing the do all that in my power to make and key the gounger Generation hoppy. although I cant anymore I would like to see this little Building in at the Fair at Workington as I understand will be held in the coming Spring this Picture could been still better but the size of Kitchen turned ant that may. Today in my birthday and am some happy because I can send what I had promised to do. I wish and thank you both one and all in that white House Washington. D.C. It nos kind hard on me to do as I have. as my Eye keep me down. and age Intudet 66. to day But happy are more and thank god for it. good Luck and good by. to you both and with my but mishe and to America Mr. I harls J. B aum USA. DOLO MARINES SOLDMERS SAILORS BY 2 1 BAUM BAKER'S GEN. FILES 1933 - 36 SOY BEAN ARE BEING SENT TO H.P, THiS HAS GONE no file nime that date. a booklet entitled "Perplexities" at the request of roy Hartwell. POP mp 9-B BILL BAKER'S SOY BEAN MAHNKEN, Alfred J. New York City Ack'd. 3-12-41 Sent the President a booklet entitled "Perplexities" at the request of the author, Dr. H. Ameroy Hartwell. See PPF 9-M PP7 mp 9-B BILL BAKER'S SOY BEAN 1 Throm away prt. March 12, 1941 q-B My dear Mr. Barrett: Thank you very much indeed for the shamrocks. I do appreciate the friendly thought which prompted you to send them to me. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Barrett, Esq., 599 Henry Street, Brooklyn, New York. ada slyn Way Thank MAGH ach 121 7 151020 1941 3-12-41 B Washing Miss shate m La D Dob Hand Sec Just the Shamrock 7,9-e yours truly John Barrett 599 = Henry St Brooklyn .n.y ic BREE BAKER'S SOY BEAN THE OJAI BAKERY March 13, 1941 Suan T.7 OTAL q-B My dear Mr. Baker: Will you please let me make this belated acknowledgment of that grand fruit cake you forwarded to the President at Christmas time. He was delighted to p.7.9-e receive it and this is to assure you that he more than appreciates your friendly I thought of him. I am indeed sorry that a note conveying the President's thanks has been so long delayed. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY W. C. Baker, Esq., The Ojai Bakery, Ojai, ic California. BILL BAKER'S SOY BEAN ackyd PRODUCTS 3-13-8C THE OJAI BAKERY W.C. BAKER, Prop. Home of Bill Baker's Lima and Soya Bean Products OJAI, CALIFORNIA My Dear - Mrs. = Boyd d= Pebs. 25 & 1941- y have been wondering if jou could to and me find a favor = if write- the Cake to 1 Mrs send Nessbit last alfred I Chistmas was delivered- by Elliot x the Cate- 1 send the as usual to as 1 never- - Dit hear from him regarding Mr. Elliot = as i hat no Letter-from so nexth-Jear 1 shall send the Cate Iteme Direct to the Resident = hoping you will the Favor: with Find regards I ) This is the california funt cake sent each Vanas to The President chanked of seemingly has not been act , 1941, Hiss Ca. Hand President ack'd. ewr ict Thank STREIT, Clarence, Wash., D.C. 3-3-41 BELL, Charles L. act New England Artcraft Studios, Portland, Maine 3/3/41. ack'd. Sent in a bust to the President. On March 24th., 1941, wrote to Miss LeHand stating was sending some scottie dogs to the President and a bust of the President for Miss LeHand. 4/10/41 Miss LeHand ack'd. See PPF-9-N ewr P.P.F. 9-B STRETT, Clarence, Wash., D.C. 3-3-41 LAMB, Tom New York City 3-10-41 A letter to Miss LeHand enclosing communication for the President and sent booklets to be given to him, - "A Way to American Security". PP7 act See PPF 9-L mp 9-B STRETT, Clarence, Wash n a JOHNSON, Miss Ethel M. International Labor Organization Washington, D. C. 3-3-41 A letter to Miss LeHand enclosing copy of booklet issued by the International Labor Office entitled Studies in Mar Economics. See PPF 9-I PP7 mp act 9-B STRETT, Clarence, Wash., D.C. 3-3-41 Sends inscribed copy of his book. See P.P.F.9-S act P.P.7 br 9-B Miss Le Hand March 13, 1941 pot. qB act +20 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. SUMMERLIN: Will you not be good enough to have an appropriate acknowledgment made to Mr. Lawrence I. Becker, whose letter is enclosed. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY ADA Lawrence I. Becker, Letter of 3/3/41, to the President. President, Bahama Products Corp. X P. O. Box 2422, West Palm Beach, Florida. pr79-L Sent the President 2 dozen Reef Brand Canned Bahama Rock Lobster from their company in Nassau. Says the owner Mr. Wenner-Gren of Sweden is the largest employer in the Island; believes this employment will keep the natives busy and create less fertile ground for agitation. "At a recent Bahamas Fair held in Nassau, Mr. Irwin D. Wolf, Vice President of Kaufman Department Stores, Inc., of Pittsburg, Pa., in giving us an order for his store, suggested that you might like to sample this product." WRIGHT Tame - MBL March 14, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment EDWIN M. WATSON Secrdtary to the President PPF9- Letters to the President: BREARLEY, Capt. T., c/o Dr. A. C. King-Turner, Fairford, Glouces- teshire, England, 2/12/41. Sends book of peems called "Freedom". Referred to the State Department. act BAKER, Alma, c/o Headway, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire, England, 2/-/41. Sends book called "The Labouring Earth". by herself. Referred to the State Department. CLARKE, Mrs. Gladys, 75 Queen St. S., Hamilton, Ont., Canada, 3/12/41. Thanks the President for passing the Lend-Lease Pill. Referred to the State Department. CARRUTHERS, D.G., 93 Center St., Kingston, Ont., Can., undated. Thanks the President for passing the Lend-Lease bill. Referred to the State Department. CHAPMAN, Mrs. Maklen, 1425 Broadway, Astoria, L.I., N.Y., 3/12/41. Wants to put medicine on market. Referred to the F.S.A., Public Health Service. dutelle, John, 19 S. "ain St., Fair Haven, 3/11/41. Vermont. Seeks renewal of dismissal case from railroad. Referred to the "ational Mediation Board. KERI, Mr. Jos., 3939 Butler St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 3/12/41. Plan formising defense money. Referred to the Treasury Department. WALTON, Kenneth B., 965 Hyde St., San Francisco, Calif., Sug- gestion for raising defense funds. 3/11/41. Referred to the Treasury Department. RHOADS, Alice C., 123 F. Central Ave., Moorestown, N.J., 3/13/41. Protests defense tax. Referred to the Treasury Department. SHANE, C., 5928 Augusta St., Phila., Pa., 3/13/41. Protests new proposed 5% defense tax. Referred to the Treasury De- partment, WRIGHT, James, Dundee, N.Y. 2-5-41. Sends copy of "Black Record", "Germans Past and Present" by Sir Robert MBL March 14, 1941. PPF9 Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. B EDWIN M. WATSON Secrdtary to the President act Letters to the President: BREARLEY, Capt. T., c/o Dr. A. C. King-Turnor, Fairford, Glouces- teshire, England, 2/12/41. Sends books of peems called "Freedom". Referred to the State Department. BAKER, Alma, c/o Headway, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire, England, 2/-/41. Sends book called "The Labouring Earth". by herself. Referred to the State Department. CLARKE, Mrs. Gladys, 75 Queen St. S., Hamilton, Ont., Canada, 3/12/41. Thanks the President for passing the Lend-Lease Bill. Referred to the State Department. CARRUTHERS, D.G., 93 Center St., Kingston, Ont., Can., undated. Thanks the President for passing the Lend-Lease bill. Referred to the State Department. CHAPMAN, Mrs. Maklen, 1425 Broadway, Astoria, L.I., N.Y., 3/12/41. Wants to put medicine on market. Referred to the F.S.A., Public Health Service. dutelle, John, 19 S. Main St., Fair Haven, 3/11/41. Vermont. Seeks renewal of dismissal case from railroad. Referred to the "ational Mediation Board. KERI, Mr. Jos., 3939 Butler St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 3/12/41. Plan formising defense money. Referred to the Treasury Department. WALTON, Kenneth B., 965 Hyde St., San Francisco, Calif., Sug- gestion for raising defense funds. 3/11/41. Referred to the Treasury Department. RHOADS, Alice C., 123 F. Central Ave., Moorestown, N.J., 3/13/41. Protests defense tax. Referred to the Treasury Department. SHANE, C., 5928 Augusta St., Phila., Pa., 3/13/41. Protests new proposed 5% defense tax. Referred to the Treasury De- partment. WRIGHT, James, Dundee, N.Y. 2-5-41. Sends copy of "Black Record", "Germans Past and Present" by Sir Robert Vansittart; says that Hitler is nothing new "but the logical fruit of German History". Expresses friendliness to the U.S. to which he has made frequent visits. Discusses the War. (Book) Referred to Mr. Summerlin 3-14-41. (Book retained in office) See P.P.F.9-W act br P.P.7 9-B ST FAHEY, James C. Ships and Aircraft, New York City 3-5-41 Sent the President a copy of the book, "Two-Ocean Fleet". See P.P.F. 9-F act P.P.7. act 9-B ST ROSENTHAL, Rabbi Henry New York City 2-26-41 Sent the President a book, "On the Function of Religion in Culture". See P.P.F. 9-R P.P.7. act act 9-13 Signature The President have sue to for of you The Very M. LeHAND Secretary Senaratile Certion ST LIPPINCOTT, J. B. Company Sent to house + March 15, 1941 PL7 act Dear Mr. Biggers: The President has asked me to q.B thank you ever so much for that box of delicious oranges and grapefruit you sent him the other day. It was more than kind of you to think of him and we are enjoying them tremendously. The President sends his best wishes, in which I join. Very Sincerely yours, M. A. LeHAND Private Secretary Honorable John L. Biggers, Carlton Hotel, tmb Washington, D. C. J. B. Company Out. " John L. Biggers ) mp Hank for box of Oranges A Grapefruit ST LIPPINCOTT, J. B. Company Philadelphia, Pa. Ack'd. 3-15-41 Sent the President copy of the book "This Way Out." PP7 mp See PPF 9-L 9-B act ST as ALLIANCE BOOK CORP. New York City ack'd 3-17-41 DURANTI, Louis, President Miles City Junior Chamber of Commerce Miles City, Montana 2-27-41 Wrote to the President and sent copy of booklet "It Happened in Montana" by James W. Masterson. act PP7 See PPF 9-M 9-B mp 2 ALLIANCE BOOK CORP. New York City ack'd 3-17-41 POCKET BOOKS, Inc. New York City Ack'd. 3-15-41 Sent the President four booklets - "The Circular Staircase" "The Pocket Bible" "The Philadelphia Story" "The Adventures of Ellery Queen". See PPF 9-P 3P7 mp 9-B 2 ALLIANCE BOOK CORP. New York City ack'd 3-17-41 (COPY) Sent me to aher 23 March 17, 1941. My dear Mrs. Landauer: Many thanks, in the President's 9-B behalf, for the copy of your book, "Phila- telic Influence Stamps American Advertising". He wants me to express his cordial appre- ciation to your for your friendly thought in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, M.A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Bella C. Landauer, 440 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 1st copy y aik. is filed p.p. 7.37- L. 2 ALLIANCE BOOK CORP. New York City ack'd 3-17-43 THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. ack'd 3-17-41 Sent the President a copy of the book, "The Plains + Indians and New Mexico, 1751-1778". P.P.7. act See P.P.F. 9-U 9-B 2 ALLIANCE BOOK CORP. New York City ack'd 3-17-41 NORTON, W.W. New York City 3-4-41 Sent the President two books, "What the Citizen should ct know about the Navy" and "What the Citizen should know about the Coast Guard". act See P.P.F. 9-N P.P.7. 9-B 2 ALLIANCE BOOK CORP. New York City ack'd 3-17-41 Sent the President an advance copy of the book, "Mr. Frank Merriwell". See P.P.F. 9-A P.P.A, act 9-B STEWART, Mrs. Edna 2 Phi la Dr T.A. + plt q-B March 17, 1941 My dear Mr. Baxter: The President was delighted to receive those fine fish caught in Lake Champlain. He thanks you very much indeed and wants you to know that he greatly appreciates your friendly thought in sending them to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Grover H. Baxter, Esq., Port Henry, mb New York. Mrs. Edna k, "Norld Survey". me Hopkins Please Port Henry n.y. Mar 8/4/ ask'd have these fick 3-1-115 thanked for cow you have been @AN out have time So I am sending right out of ; of Course 20 you at catch our Eat. ray we the best to Sincerly your Grover If, Baxter rs. Edna P2 Port Mar Henry n.y. k, "Norld Survey". Franklin D, Rooseuelt 8/4/ ask'd act Dear President. 3-1-115 I know you have been to busy you dont have time to Xg Inshing. So I am sending you Some Ice Fish right out of Lake Champlain of Course they not as big as you of catch but Eat. they are the best to Sincerly your Grover If, Baxter 2 STEWART, Mrs. Edna Phila,, Pa. ack'd 3-17-41 Sent the President a copy of the book, "Norld Survey". See P.P.F. 9-S act P.P.7, 9-B / Preo Study + 2 SHARP, Jemes Washington, D.C. 3-11-41 Sent the President a copy of the booklet, "The Greatest Thing in the World". See P.P.F. 9-S act P.P.7. G-B A PA Preo Study + 2 MacDONALD, John W. The Law Revision Commission of the State of New York Ithaca, N.Y. ack'd 3-17-41 Sent the President a copy of the book, "Reports, Recommendations and Studies, 1940" issued by the above Commission. See P.P.F. 9-M act P.P.7. 9-B A Preo Study + 2 MEMO FOR MR. SUMMERLIN March 20, 1941 On above date, Miss LeHand sent a menio to Mr. Summerlin asking that he have an appropriate note of acknowledgment sent to Sir Frederick Maze for the copy of the book he sent the President. - Sir Frederick Maze is Inspector General of the Chinese Maritime Customs and Administrator of the Chinese Lighthouse Dept. and the book he sent the President is entitled, "The Origin and Development of the Chinese Customs Service, 1843-1911". It is an historical outline by Stanley F. Wright. See INFORMATION act P.P. 9-B And Preo Study + 2 March 17, 1941 PPT, 9- B My dear Mr. Blumenfeld: Permit me, please, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of February fourteenth and to thank you, in the President's behalf, for the copy of your book of poems. It was kind of you to send it and I want to assure you that he is deeply grateful for your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, N. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY H. Blumenfeld, Esq., 1441 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. get Fresh Water Mussel Shells from Our Own Fisheries 3 Shells Pearls Pecans 00 Raw Materials Finished Materials and Blumenfeld Company 18/11/2 ARM Scrap Materials Subsidiary of Blumenfeld Ice & Coal Company Importers= = Exporters Main Office: 1441 Lamar Ave. Memphis, Cennessee Feb. 14th 1941 Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt President, United States of America White House, Washington, D. C. Dear President: I am mailing you today accopy of my book of poems, "Garlands of Thought. If This book is written in both Yiddish and English and I particularly call your attention to pages 21-22 in the English version. This book is written in all sincerity, and I hope you will enjoy it's contents. Trusting you are in good health, and that God will continue to lend you strength and vitality to preserve our nation and it's glorious traditions, I remain, Very truly yours, H. Blumenfeld H.B./h Fresh Water Mussel Shells from Our Own Fisheries HART, llev. Charles A., Sec., The American Catholic Philosophical Association, The Catholic University of America, Wash., D.C. 5-29-41. JOHNSON, Mrs. Aymar (Mrs. Marian Johnson) Betheada, Md., March 8, 1941. Writes Miss LeHend enclosing card for the President. Sends the President flowers and & book.--Miss LeHand, on March 12th, replied expressing the President's sppreciation.---Attached is a letter to the President from Mr. Johnson, of March 7th, re his desire to see the President before he goes to Bermude. Says he regrets that he and his wife were unable to accept the President's invitation to dinner. Offers his services in any way possible while in Bermuda. Comments on in- S terviews he has had with Capt. Jules James, who is going to be the commending of- ficer of the Naval Air Base in Bermude President, on March 11th, wrote Mr. and y Mrs. Johnson thanking them for their notes and the book. The President said he was L delighted with all that Mr. Johnson was doing to help on the Bermuda base. .ty 41, P.P.F. 1 ) SEE P.P.F. 157 9-T8 HART, liev. Charles A., Sec., The American Catholic Philosophicol Association, JOHNSON, Joseph Atlanta, Ga,, March 7, 1941. Writes to Miss LeHand re his desire to fill out the President's set of Valentine's Manuals. The President, on March 11th, replied saying he would be delighted. The President said he now had in the Library at Hyde Park certain volumes, of which he was enclosing a list. The President said he had never had a chance to go through them carefully but he was sure there was much amusing material about he early Roosevelts in their pages. P.P.F. S SEE P.P.F. 2126 y 9-B 1 ty 41, n .) H. to th Bodworth, HART, liev. Charles A., Sec., The American Catholic Philosophical Association, The Catholic University of America, Wash., D.C. 3-29-41. Writen to Mr. Barly to is sending under separate cover a copy of the recent reprint of The Proceedings of the American Catholic Philosophical Association, which contains the papers read on the subject of "The Philosophy of the State". The Association feels that the volume might have place in the Hyde Park Library of the President. (Book) See P.P.F.9-A S these y PP7-1 1 ty tax br 41, You 9-B that n Yess .) Very washer, begin semain H.b A - warm spring P.P.7 4 March 18, 1941 q-B My dear Mr. Bosworth: I have received your letter of March S tenth and thank you ever so much for the scrap- y book. It was kind indeed of you to let us see 1 ity the splendid work you are doing to help others. You will possibly be interested to know that xpl.7. 41, 76 the book is being sent on to the Georgia Warm n ) Springs Foundation. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY H. C. N. Bosworth, Esq., Maplewood Hotel, Jamestown, Rhode Island. get wisher, begto semain H.ben Bodworth, wood Hotel my arekel m Estown R.d. D 4 Lestand march 10, 1941 79th "Inds the erron ashington of min Letand der ate cover Discusses MM ailing one of is 1906. pleted comle ed recently r he still books which in discuss opportunity rch 13, 1941, hip at of Lities ;eived from March 10.) 1941 Birthdanicas dr which l had the pleasure of seciningfrom you I took the th basty of table ago this blood to the that all many have have a addeda look at it few minutis of of to somy thats wisher, big to semain my H. 6th Bodworth, sench wood Hotel arekel scrapbook in Estown R.d. D Holdfor K. Lestand march 10. 1941 peraphark- this Letand 9.6 der ate cover Discusses as 1906. upleted eomlie railing one of ed recently er he still n opportunity discuss every books which in arch 13, 1941, ship at lities ceived from f March 10.) 1941 Bis thd dr which l had the pleasure of secciving from you a shes to topy ago synding this this blook to the I took the In basty of that all have a look at it I/D have addeda few minutis of of to some unfor life thats seward Withbest wisher, l beg to simain H. appewood Hotel Jam Estown R.d. arekel Miss m. march 10. 1941 my Depar this XBHan d. 96 9 am mailing one of (under separ ate cover Discusses as 1906. hed recently her he still my completed eomlie an opportunity ) discuss afr books which in March 13, 1941, ship at ilities composed martly of eceived from Resident Rooto Within of March 10.) 1941 Birthdayeard- which had the pleasure of seciving from you a table ago sending this boold to the I took the In basty of White House that all The have have a addeda look at it few minutes of Joy to some unfor tureth life thbest thats wisher, bigh semain my sewas K. She WARING, M. J. Summerville, S. C. p.P.B mpk CROWNINSHIELD, B. B. Marblehead, Massachusetts February 21, 1941 Wrote the to the President sending a copy of his recent book, "Fore-and-Afters". Discusses restoration of the "Constellation" and tells of his efforts as far back 1906. by a high official of the Repair Dept. of the 1st Naval District as to whether he recently still Mentions President's active interest in this matter and says he was approached as had to the wooden boat facilities at Somerset, Mass., in case there should be an opportunity restore this old vessel. Would like a few minutes of President's time to discuss the critical condition of the "Constellation. = -- The President replied on March 13, 1941, that the Navy Department does not contemplate a complete restoration of the ship at this time, and explains why. Thanks him for offer to place his shipyard facilities at disposal of Navy Dept. -- (The President's letter is as per information received from Capt. D. J. Callaghan, March 13, 1941, in response to Miss LeHand's request of March 10.) SEE - P.P.F. 7447 P.P.F. 9 - LB WARING, M. J. Summerville, S. C. P.P.T.B 2/21/47 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. SUMMERLIN 3-19-41 he good enough to have an appropriate note of acknowledgment sent to the On be the above date Miss LeHand sent a memo for Mr. Summerlin, asking that writer of the enclosed communication and that the book has been retained in whi this is office. She enclosed a letter of 3-10-41 from Sirdar J.J. Singh, NYC, evidently a naturalized American of Indianan nationality. His whole letter deals with the hardships of India under the British rule and the book is an autobiography of an Indian leader whom he states is even stronger than Gandhi. He states on page 2 that "America has to, and must, take an interest in what is happening to India. OP7 See PPF 9-S mp 9-B WARING, M. J. Summerville, S. C. ppFB 2/21/41 SLOANE, William New York City 3-5-41 Mr. Charles Morrow Wilson, he is sending an advance copy of the book, A letter to the President saying that at the suggestion of the author, Henry Holt and Company, Publishers. CENTRAL AMERICA: Challenge and Opportunity. Writer is Manager, Trade Dept., OP7 See PPF 9-W 9-B mp WARING, M. J. Summerville, S. C. 3/21/41 P.P.F., q-B de FOREST, Lt. William J. New York City 3-11-41 Sent the President a copy of the second edition of the book entitled "The Side Boy." PP7 See PPF 9-D 9-B mp WARING, M. J. Summerville, S. C. 3/21/41 P.P.F. 9-B Percy Bugbee, Esq., PPF.9 General Manager, National Fire Protection Association, B 60 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Letter to the President: dated 3/14/41. Re - Sends book on fire defense; says he is sending various Federal, State and local agencies, concerned with defense problems a copy of this book. (MR. McREYNOLDS) ack. 3/19/41. BK mel WARING, M. J. Summerville, S. C. 3/21/41 PPFB Percy Bugbee, Esq., PPF9 General Manager, National Fire Protection Association, "13" 60 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Letter to the President: dated 3/14/41. Re - Sends book on fire defense; says he is sending various Federal, State and local agencies, concerned with defense problems a copy of this book. (MR. McREYNOLDS) ack. 3/19/41. BK mel WARING, M. J. Summerville, S. C. 3/21/41 P.P.F. q-B Wrote to the President sending him a book, "The Story of Young Franklin Roosevelt". SEE PPF-9-W ewr MEL March 25, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. PPF-9 EDWIN M. WATSON Sedretary to the President LETTERS TO THE President: Referred to the Civil Service Commission. Re obtaining jobs with the Government, etc. CHERON, Samuel, 252 E. 56th St., Brooklyn, N.Y., 3/22/41. BOWMAN, H.C., 66 Bertie St., Alexandra, La., 3/16/41. WESTHOFF, George, 4611 Westminster Ave., Phila., Pa., 3/22/41. DEUTSCH, John H., 2130 W. Berteau, Chicago, Ill., undated. MORRIS, Louise K., 962 Juniper St., N.E., Atlanta, Ga., undated. ********* east, Arthur M., Tom Lamp Co., Inc., 274 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y., 3/19/41. Manuscript entitled "A Way to American Security". Referred to Hon. Paul McNutt, Coordinator of Health, Welfare, and Related Defense Activities. ack.3/24/41. WOOD, Clifton Homes, 531 Day Bldg., Worcester, Mass., 3/19/41. Sands book entitled "Vocal Vigor in Speech and Song" feels information would be advantageous in health welfare of soldiers. Referred to the Coordinator of Health, Welfare and Related Defense Activities. ack/3/24/41. MULDOON, John, 415 Bronx Park Ave., Bronx, N.Y., 3/23/41. Sug- gostions for England. Wishes to serve. Referred to the State Department. GROSS, Mrs. Albert J., 3072 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 3/21/41. Urges the President to do everything to maintain peace. Referred to the State Department. JOHNSON, Mrs. Sydney, 36 Hayes St., Norwich, N.Y., 3/23/41. Thinks those who refuse to be drafted should be placed in a special camp. Referred to the War Department. VITOLANO, Alfred, 32 Claridge Ave., Elmont, N.Y., 3/23/41. Wants to join the Marine Corps. Referred tothe Navy Depart- ment. MARTINEZ, Henry, 2949 Arophoe St., Denver, Colo., 3/20/41. Seeks job as guard in munitions plant. Referred to the WarDepart- ment. mpk BYE, George T. New York, New York February 19, 1941 Wrote to the President advising that Mr. Cass Canfield, President of Harper's, followed up his visit with the President by having a conference with his chief associates; and they have settled on Mr. Gerald W. Johnson of the Baltimore Sun as the man to do the book that would wigh the President throughout his career in measures in liberalism. Encloses photograph of Mr. Johnson, a memo from Mr. Rugene F. Saxton, vice-President and editor of Harper's and a one-page biography of Mr. Johnson. Under separate cover is sending a copy of Mr. Johnson's latest book, "America's Silver Age: The Statecraft of Clay-Webster-Calhoun". Asks if President will see Mr. Johnson. -- Mr. Canfield wrote to the President on Feb. 20, 1941, informing him of their decision as to Mr. Johnson. -- The President wrote to Mr. Bye on March 3, 1941, stating that he has very good reports on Mr. Johnson and shall be delighted to see him. Asks Mr. Bye to tell him to get in touch with Mr. Early. 00 (The President's letter is as per information received from Mr. Early, Feb. 25, 1941, in response to President's request of Feb. 22, 1941.) -- Mr. Johnson wrote to Mr. Early on March 4, 1941, stating that a telegram from Mr. Saxton of Harper & Bros., in NYC, advised him to get in touch with Mr. Early. Says he can come to see the President at any time. - Mr. Early $ secretary sent a telegram to Mr. Johnson on March 6, 1941, asking him if an appointment with Mr. Early at noon March 8, 1941, in satisfactory. -- Mr. Johnson replied by telegram of March 6, 1941, that March 8 is fine. -- Mr. Johnson wrote to Mr. Early on March 10, 1941, sending an outline of the book he has inmind. -- Mr. Early replied on March 13, 1941, acknowledging receipt of the above. -- Attached is Mr. Johnson's letter of March 12, 1941, to Mr. Early re this, and Mr. Early's memo of March 15, 1941, to Judge Rosenman re this. SEE - P.P.F. 7459 P.P.F. P. P. 9 - 73 DUELL, C. Halliwell New York, N. Y. 2/13/41 Wrote to the President stating that he was sending, under separate cover, advance copy of new book, "The American Cause", by Archibald MacLeish, Librarian of Congress. See PPF-9-D P.P. F. 9-B PPF T.A- 1- March 24, 1941 9-68 M Mom My dear Mr. Blount: Permit me, please, in the absence of the President, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of March sixteenth. I know he will appreciate your courtesy in sending your XP?7 drawing to him. 9-D Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Blount, Esq., 56 West 99th Street, New York, N. Y. mdg acia 3 56 West 99th Street New York City, N. Y. March 16, 1941 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, It gives me great pleasure in sending you a drawing of your Photography. The picture I copied from came from a Life Magizine Cover. I am a student of the High School of Industrial Art, It located at 257 West 40th St. in New York City. My Parents and Friends liked the drawing SO much, that they though I should send it to you. I have been studing Commerical Art for two vears. I am 16 Years old and is now in the 6 term high. Yours truly John Blount (Colored) JENNINGS, John Wayland, Mass. 3/23/41. Wrote to the President sending a copy of his la test book, "Call The New World". See PPF-9-J P.P.F, ewr 9-B COUCH, W. T. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, N. C. 3/31/41. Wrote to the President sending copy of book, "The Wave of the Past", by R. H. Markham. See PPF-9-U P.P.F. ewr 9-B WARAKOMSKI, S.W. Gen. Secretary, Polish Union of the U.S. of North America, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 3-28-41 connection with their Golden Sent the Jubilee. President a copy of their memorial book, published in See P.P.F. 9-P P.P. 7. act 9-B MARSH, Daniel L. President, Boston University, Boston, Mass. 3-14-41 Canon", with the suggestion that he send him an appraisement of it. Wrote to the President, sending him a copy of his book, "The American See P.P.F. 9-M P.P.7. act 9-B LOWSTON, Walter H., New York, N.Y. Feb. 22, 1941. Sends to the President an invention of his, a Dry-Warmth-Bandage. See P.P.F.9-L br P.P7 9-B I DAMRON, Mrs. Lula, Thatcher, Ariz. Filed 3-27-41. Sends book to the President entitled, "The book of Mormon". See P.P.F.9-D br P.P.7 9-B MEL March 26, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment, EDWIN M. WATSON PPF-9 Secretary to the President B Letters to the President: HARRIS, Sam, Pres., The Harris Lithographing Co., Sterling Road, Toronto, Ont., Gan., undated. Sends poster of the President and Winston Churchill, advertising for war saving stamps. Referred to the State Department. BROOKE, Percy J., The Kingdom Publishing Co., 12 Wadtersville Rd., Hornsey Rise, London, Eng., 2/27/41. Sends copy of outline of birthright and destiny of the Anglo- Saxon race, and a book by A. J. Ferris, entitled, "When Russia Bombs Germany". Referred to the State Department. FIELD, Judge Frank M., Cobourg, Canada, undated. Sends book by F. A. Mitchell-Hedges, entitled "Battles With Giant Fish.". Referred to the State Department. CITIZENS Keep America Out of War Committee, 77 W. Washington St., Chicago, Ill., undated. Petition urging the Pres. to keep America out of war, maintain Neutrality Act and the Johnson Act, and keep the door open for all possible discussions of peace. Referred to the State Department. Referred to the National Defense Council. Re offering services & suggestions for the defense program. BUSEY, Glennie, 3439 Rhoda Ave., Oakland, Calif., 3/14/41. GLOE, Edward P., 707 E. Johnson St., Madison, Wisc., 3/21/41. SMITH, J.E., Pastor, First Church of the Nazarene, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 3/24/41. NAGEL, Howard J., 4529 Hudson Ave., Union City, N.J., 3/22/41. SEYBOLT, Crosby J., 695 Washington St., New York, N.Y., 3/25/41. KILMAN, Mabel W., The Martinsburg Printing Co., 105 S. Spring St., Martinsburg, W.Va., 3/25/41. ********* MAURICE, Lecluse, 58 Chanssee de Wavre, Brussels Belgium, undated. Sends copy of the Holy Bible, printed by the British and Foreign Bible Society, Oxford, Eng. Referred to the State BOOK Department. MEL March 26, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. PPF.9 EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Letters to the President: HARRIS, Sam, Pres., The Harris Lithographing Co., Sterling Road, Toronto, Ont., Gan., undated. Sends poster of the President and Winston Churchill, advertising for war saving stamps. Referred to the State Department. BROOKE, Percy J., The Kingdom Publishing Co., 12 Wadtersville Rd., Hornsey Rise, London, Eng., 2/27/41. Sends copy of outline of birthright and destiny of the Anglo- Saxon race, and a book by A. J. Ferris, entitled, "When Russia Bombs Germany". Referred to the State Department. FIELD, Judge Frank M., Cobourg, Canada, undated. Sends book by F. A. Mitchell-Hedges, entitled "Battles With Giant Fish. Referred to the State Department. CITIZENS Keep America Out of War Committee, 77 W. Washington St., Chicago, Ill., undated. Petition urging the Pres. to keep America out of war, maintain Neutrality Act and the Johnson Act, and keep the door open for all possible discussions of peace. Referred to the State Department. Referred to the National Defense Council. Re offering services & suggestions for the defense program. BUSEY, Glennie, 3439 Rhoda Ave., Oakland, Calif., 3/14/41. GLOE, Edward P., 707 E. Johnson St., Madison, Wisc., 3/21/41. SMITH, J.E., Pastor, First Church of the Nazarene, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 3/24/41. NAGEL, Howard J., 4528 Hudson Ave., Union City, N.J., 3/22/41. SEYBOLT, Crosby J., 695 Washington St., New York, N.Y., 3/25/41. KILMAN, Mabel W., The Martinsburg Printing Co., 105 S. Spring St., Martinsburg, W.Va., 3/25/41. MAURICE, Lecluse, 58 Chanssee de Wavre, Brussels Belgium, undated. Sends copy of the Holy Bible, printed by the British and Foreign Bible Society, Oxford, Eng. Referred to the State Department. BOOK SCAIFE, Roger L. Boston, Mass. 3-18-41 Sent the President a copy of Phyllis Bottome's book, Mansion House of Liberty. P.P.F. act See P.P.F. 9-S 9-B March 21, 1941 in q-B MEMORANDUM FOR MR. SUMMERLIN: X20 I am told that there are Customs charges on the package referred to in the attached letter totaling between four and five dollars. Do you think we should accept the package? R.F. hm Letter from Harry C. Buckley, X R.R. 3, Meaford, Ontario, 148-B X Canada, 3/12/41 to the President. States he is mailing a fift (does not mention what it is) which he hopes will be acceptable and useful. Stowroom Uous March 26, 1941 My dear Mr. Buckley: This will acknowledge the receipt of your letters to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. They have asked me to assure you of their appreciation of your friendly in- terest and your thoughtfulness in sending the slumber robe to them. Very sincerely yours, kpft q-r M.A.LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Harry C. Buckley, Esq., in R. R. 3, Meaford, Ontario, Canada. hm Canada 1941 Rooserelt E White House Kashington D.C.USA. Dear Mrs. Rooserelt Sam now 1, 1941 endearoung to complete aldear lattle wife, whoalways held of my sweet R foolealled her home suddenly Presidentin almost worship" indum of March 21, while sitting in hal rocking : Buckley contains last november 17th sud sufferred chair on Sunday afterproon acter of the gift. whether the package from Hardening of theries for many years During her $ that the deciding last months in whichshe lesires to pay Could see to do so, she made without knowing a Shumber Rofe,all by hand with single meable, hoping rned herewith. George T. Summerlin Enclosure: From Mr. Harry C. Buckley. -Juo- to completitendine in with satin andsenditto you as an "Inaugral and Sam left with the duty, Gift happened and pleasure dsending it to you We are U.S. Citizens both from in and near/Bi information Newyork Came here for medical treatment. Thenever ladies here wouldpraise Queen Elizabeth my dear manda wouldsay MyDmeen is suchalady so kind March 21, wholgracious "she hope you it. Sonly ask your acceptance, .ey contains f the gift. Very respectfully the package Harry Harry,Buckley Buckley ;he deciding to pay ; knowing 'ewith. George T. Summerlin Enclosure: From Mr. Harry C. Buckley. RR3 Meaford Canada Ontario, 111 My desorms. Roosevelt whin 1941 as an , 1941 mightlike of with a Kodax andraintedin Stook my dear Mandie it mil enjoy and musally rick Intralto adum of March 21, roice and was hurch solorst for many years at home and . Buckley contains acter of the gift. elsewhere Respectfully yours ether the package Harry Buckly that the deciding sires to pay vithout knowing led herewith. George T. Summerlin Enclosure: From Mr. Harry C. Buckley. 1941 um of March 21, Buckley contains ter of the gift. HARRY C. BUCKLEY ther the package hat the deciding ires to pay thout knowing od herewith. Situzen of wrong George T. Summerlin Enclosure: From Mr. Harry C. Buckley. R.R.3. meaford, Ontario Canada march 12th1941. Tolus/Belmed President E mrs. Frg and nk him D.Roserelt and 11/41/47 MAR Washing ton D.C.U.S.A. NS 1941 Honorable Sir andMadams.- 1, 1941 and I trust Inta liberty, in Jam taking greatpleasure, mailing you a token of love R which I pray you widling acceptable Induseful inside was so packed because I have been ndum of March 21, availing Buckley contains anopportunity to mail it acter of the gift. darking Wife maudle; may Invertment mory of my nether the package Gods generous blessings The that the deciding always with you esires to pay most Respoctfully ithout knowing Harry Buckley Citizen of United States. ed herewith. V.W. George T. Summerlin Enclosure: From Mr. Harry C. Buckley. DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF PROTOCOL March 24, 1941 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. FORSTER With reference to your memorandum of March 21, it is noted that the letter from Mr. Buckley contains no indication in regard to the character of the gift. Accordingly, I am unable to state whether the package should be accepted since it appears that the deciding factor is whether the White House desires to pay four or five dollars for a package without knowing its contents. Mr. Buckley's letter is returned herewith. George T. Summerlin Enclosure: From Mr. Harry C. Buckley. CELECTRIC ASSOCIATED GAS AND ELECTRIC SYSTEM let of her verses to the President. FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE company Orlando 1929.,Zapril1932 P.P.F. HARRY C. BUCKLEY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE PHONE 5141 9-B Coverlet valued at esident stating he was sending by express #5. 00 by the Customs eat Key". ewr abr a picture of this mans wife which is duty fre. CA. Moris ouses. do he a good Umerican each one of us Orith Lover klet of her verses to the President. Moris Harry Charles Builley P.P.F. 9-B doverlet valued t stating he was sending by express #5. 00 by the Customs 'eat Key". ewr aleo a picture of this mans wife which is duty fre. CA. Moris ouses. do he a good Umerican each one of us me Latta nade booklet of her verses to the President. This was a hand embroided P.P.F. 9-B doverlet valued at esident stating he was sending by express # 5. 00 by the Customs eat Key". aleo a picture of this ewr mans wife which is duty fre. CA. moris a good American each one of us incouses. do he Mill . her verses to the President. any out what contains way the P.P.F. 9-B g he was sending by express Mr. Rufolph Forster ewr U. 8. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1-1083 wnouses. do he a good american each one of us Department of State BUREAU DIVISION } PR Imade booklet of her verses to the President. ENCLOSURE TO P.P.F. Letter drafted 3/24/41 9-B ADDRESSED TO President stating he was sending by express Great Key". Mr. Rufolph Forster ewr U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1-1033 noUSeS. do he a good american each one of us RAYMOND, Miss E. New Orleans, La. 3/27/41. handmade booklet of her verses to the President. OWEN, J. D. Brilliant, Ohio 3/18/41. P.P.F. 9-B original copy of book "Great Key". Wrote to the President stating he was sending by express See PPF 9-0 ewr vuses. do he a good american each one of us RAYMOND, Miss E. New Orleans, La. 3/27/41. Sent in little handmade booklet of her verses to the President. See PPF-9-R ewr P.P.F 9_B have over one hundred birdhouses. Jo he a good american each one of us LUSTIG, Miss Lillian Alliance Book Corporation, New York, N. Y. 3/17/41. Wrote to the President sending in copy of book, "The American Primer" by Dorsha Hayes. (Encloses price of book, $1.50) See PPF-9-A ewr P.P.F. 9-B over one hundred birdhouses. To he a good american each one of us Sent to Pruthymon 7 March 27, 1941 P.P.A 9-B My dear Mr. Bamberger: The President has asked me to thank you ever so much for the token which you sent to him. He wants you to know how deeply he appreciates the (tie clasp) friendliness and good will which you have expressed in such a gracious way. Very sincerely yours, XP 17 9-7 M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY David R. Bamberger, Esq., 382 The Arcade, Cleveland, mb Ohio. ca over one hundred birdhouses. Jo he a good american each one of us s Luck from a Well ormer Republican who # abtained d he to Mr Ruves started voting for you" 1 pp7. My dear Clarence: q-B The President appreciates your friendly letter and that birthday gift sent to him by the members of the Seventh Grade Class of Brookford School, and before he left on his trip he asked me to send this note of thanks to you and all those who joined with you in the presentation of the gift. Very sincerely yours, M. A. Lelland PRIVATE SECRETARY Clarence Fisher, Brookford School, Hickory, North Carolina. cd over one hundred birdhouses. Jo he a good american each one of us for mg Thank for R a down at as STAVIN in hived at? SEE dm Claranse rister, The have designed over one hundred birdhouses. Jo he a good american each one of us M. novis Sent to Mr Ruves March 27, 1941 pp7 q-B My dear Clarence: The President appreciates your friendly letter and that birthday gift sent to him by the members of the Seventh Grade Class of Brookford School, and before he left on his trip he asked me to send this note of thanks to you and all those who joined with you in the presentation of the gift. Very sincerely yours, M. A. Lelland PRIVATE SECRETARY Clarence Fisher, Brookford School, Hickory, North Carolina. cd over one hundred birdhouses. Jo he a good american each one of us achd 5 3/27 d Brookford School Hickory, n.c. March 9, 1941 The Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt The white House Washington, D. C, Dear Mr. President: During this school term we have been working on an Americanism Project the purpose of which is to train ourselves to become better informed, and more broad-minded citizens. We have read much about you as a man and as a president, and we admire and respect you greatly. Since one phase of our project is the conservation of birds, we have designed and made over one hundred birdhouses. To be a good american each one of us tried to build a better house than the other fellow. When one member of our class saw in a recent news reel a splended view of the White House lawn, he suggested that our class send you, as a belated birthday gift, our best bird house. Floyd Darger, one member of our class made this house, but the gift comes from the class as a whole. you will note that the house is made for the woodpecker who keeps on hammering to get what he needs! We hope this gift reaches you in good shape and we send it with the very best wishes from the Seventh Grade of Brookford School. Respectfully yours, Clarence Fisher (sec'y. Seventh Grade Citizenship- Builders) LEWIS, Miss Cecille Zenia Roxbury, Mass. 3-20-41 Sent the President 3 books. KEYES, N.B. National Publishing Co., Phila., Pa. 3-18-41 Sent the President a copy of the New Testament, in the edition which will be provided to the chaplains of the Army and Navy. (Book) See P.P.F. 9-N act P.P.7. 9-B LEWIS, Miss Cecille Zenia Roxbury, Mass. 3-20-41 Sent the President 3 books. SCAIFE, Roger L. Little, Brown and Co., Boston, Mass. 3-17-41 Dexter Perkins. Sent the President a copy of "Hands Off", a book by Prof. See P.P.F. 9-S P.P.7. act 9-B LEWIS, Miss Cecille Zenia Roxbury, Mass. 3-20-41 Sent the President 3 books. FICHMAN, I.H., Bronx, N.Y. 3-22-41. Sends copy of book entitled, "Pan-Germanism". See P.P.F.9-F br P.P.7. 9-B LEWIS, Miss Cecille Zenia Roxbury, Mass. 3-20-41 Sent the President 3 books. ANTHONY, Dr. Abel C. Chicago, Ill. 3-18-41 Sent the President a copy of his book. See P.P.F. 9-A P.P.7. act 9-B LEWIS, Miss Cecille Zenia Roxbury, Mass. 3-20-41 Sent the President 3 books. LYLES, M.L. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System, Chicago, Ill. 3-17-41 Sent the President, at the suggestion of Mr. J.A. McNaughton of the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards, a copy of a brochure entitled, "Meat", which has been compiled and dedicated to the meat industry by the Santa Fe Railway Co. See P.P.F. 9-M act 9-13 LEWIS, Miss Cecille Zenia Roxbury, Mass. 3-20-41 Sent the President 3 books. See P.P.F. 9-L P.P.7. act 9-B ENGEL, Mrs. Mathilda Pittsburgh, Pa. 3/25/41. Wrote to the President sending him a Badge and Medal See PPF-9-M ewr P.P.F. 9-B SUBMIT A. MacFADDEN, Clifford H. Ann Arbor, Mich. ack'd 3-7-41 Garbon copy of a Letter from Mr. NoTatyre 5.m appreciation of notice of the book "Clanming Sent the President a book, "An Atlas of World Review". President and Mr. MoIntyre. See P.P.F. 9-M See 10. E. - Books P.P.7. act de 9-B SCHACHT, Al New York City 3-6-41 Carbon copy of a letter from Mr. McIntyre in appreciation of copies of the book "Clowning through Baseball" which were autographed for both the President and Mr. McIntyre. BP7 See McINTYRE, M. H. - Books 9-B up DeFOREST, Mrs. Richard D., Forestdale, Amsterdam, N.Y. March 6, 1941. Sends President copy of the book, "Armageddon". See P.P.F.9-D br P P.7 9- B mpk BYRD, Admiral Richard E. Boston, Massachusetts March 18, 1941 Wrote to the President (covering letter to Miss Tully, same date) extending congratu- lations on President's radio speech of 3/15/41 on aid to Britain. Commends the action taken on the Lend-Lease Bill. -- Wrote to the President again on March 19, 1941, enclosing a booklet entitled "You Can Defend America", which is an effort to help achieve national unity. Says it is probable that funds could be secured from patriotic citisens to get this booklet distributed. - The President replied on April 4, 1941, expressing appreciation. - Attached is President's memo of April 1, 1941, to Gen. Watson re reply. SEE - P.P.F. 201 ERI P.P.T. P. ai 9-B mpk STUDEBAKER, Dr. John W. Commissioner of Education March 31, 1941 Wrote to the President enclosing a book entitled "Religious Liberty", one of a series of "Our Freedoms", useful in the cause of the four freedoms. Is delighted with the response to these volumes which has been given by public school authorities. Calls President's attention to certain sections. -- The President replied on April 4, 1941, expressing appreciation. SEE - 6-G (Official File) P.P.F. 9-B REMEY, Charles Mason P.P.F. Washington, D. C. 3-28-41 9-B Wrote a letter to the President and sent copy of book "Introduction to the Life and Letters of Rear Admiral George Collier Remey, United States Navy, by Read Admiral Reginald R. Belknap". Expresses hope that his father's name will be considered in connection with the selection of names for a Vessel of the Destroyer Type. - - The President replied Apr. 5, thanking him for the book compiled by his father and said that he would be pleased to place it in his library with other treasured naval documents. The President also said, in part, "The Secretary of the Navy has advised me that the name of the late Rear Admiral Remey appears on the Department's list of names for additional Destroyers and I shall be pleased to give this name very cqreful considera- tion with others when the list of names for new Destroyers are submitted to me for consideration." (The President's letter is as per draft supplied April 4 by A. Bidwell, Bureau of Navigation, in response to General Watson's request Mar. 31.) See PPF 7478 mp SUMMERLIN, Hon. George March 17, 1941. The President asked Mr. Summerlin to write a letter of thanks to Dr. Matsunami for his book, which was brought to the President by the Japanese Am- bassador Copy of "The Japanese Constitution and Politics" by Dr. N. Matsunami, inscribed to the President, and signed by the President Attached is letter of March 26th to Miss LeHand from the Chief of Protocol saying the American Ambassador at Tokyo has been requested to thank Dr. Matsunami for the book. P.P.F. SEE 197 (Official File) 9-B BERMAN, Hershel Milwaukee, Wisc. 3/24/41. Wrote to the President sending him original copy of hymns entitled "The Book of Praise". See PPF-9-B ewr P.P.F, 9-B HAGUE, Sam 22 Madison Ave., Bispham, Blackpool England. 3/28/41. Wrote to the President sending in a copy of a German War book. See PPF-9-H ewr P.P.F 9-B ETZENSPERGER, William, Willoughby, Ohio. March 13, 1941. Sends President a bottle of 35 year old Port wine, and a bottle of apple brandy. See P.P.F.9-E br P.P.7 9-B FIELD, Judge Frank M. Cobourg, Canada undated. - (carded on stencil 3/26/41 by MEL) Sends book by F. A. Mitchell-Hedges, entitled "Battles With Giant Fish". Referred to the State Dept. See PPF-9-F ewr P.P.F. 9-B MEL April 2, 1941. Respectfully referred for consideration and acknowledgment. EDWIN M. WATSON Secretary to the President Letters to the President: Referred to the Department of Justice. Attention: Director, FBI. Re subversive activities. STEINER, Joseph F., 90 Prospect St., Jersey City, N.J., 3/31/41. PAFORT, Jasper, 165 W. 76th St., New York, N.Y., 3/31/41. MURRAY, Robert Hopkins, 28 Beverly Rd., Buffalo, N.Y., 3/29/41. SCHIERBERL, Francis P., 345 S. Millvale Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., 3/29/41. MESSNER, Mrs. Sherwood A., Swarthmore, Pa., 4/1/41. Telegram. LEYS, Dorothy, Rochester, N.Y., 4/1/41. Telegram. VAN SICKEL, Miss Cornelia Ann, Pacific and Burk Ave., Wildwood, N.J., 3/30/41. MULLIGAN, Edward J., 251-18 Northern Blvd., Little Neck, L.I., N.Y., 3/29/41. DECKER, J.M., Trenton, N.J., (no add adr), undated. vilez, Jorge Mendoza, Apartados, Airea - 42-59, Bogota, Columbia, S.A., Reg.; undated. Sends book entitled "Ciudades y Rutas De Colombia". Referred to the State Department. MILLINGTON, Mrs. W.T., Presidio, Tex., 3/30/41. Reg. Defendent seeks aid and justice in court case with RFC. Encl. court resume of case. Referred to the Department of Justice. MAHNKEN, Alfred J., Gen. P.O., Box 388, New York, N.Y., 3/27/41. Seeks job in Government. Encl. (8). Referred to the Civil Ser- vice Commission. LIENERT, Mrs. Josephine, Spart Hill, Hawley, Wayne Co., Pa., P.O.B. 21, 3/29/41. Reg. Wants to collect money invested in firm of Queen Features, Inc. Referred to the Securities & Exchange Commission. Encl. (26). SCHALLMO, Nadine, 902 8th St., S.E., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Reg., undated. Wants to join Army nurses corps. Referred to the War Department. HILL, H. P. Ottawa, Canada January 24, 1941 Wrote tothe President sending two volumnes of naval papers, which include copies of British Admiralty and Naval Orders, issued between the years 1795 and 1805. Also encloses a memo for President's library relating to Captain Andrew Wilson, to whom the volumes were presented in 1812. - Volumes forwarded to Gen. Watson by letter of March 4, 1941, from Mr. Merchant Mahoney, Canadian Legation, Wash., D.C. Volumes were left with the Prime Minister for transmittal. -- Gen. Watson wrote to Mr. Mahoney on March 26, 1941, acknowledging receipt of his letter. -- The President wrote to Mr. Hill on March 26, 1941, expressing appreciation. -- (The President's letter is as per draft supplied by George T. Summerlin, Chief of Protocol, State Dept., March 21, 1941, in response to Gen. Watson's request of March 17, 1941.) SEE - P.P.F. 7474 P.P.F. P. P. F. 9-B PELL, Claiborne New York, N. Y. 3/22/41 Herbert C. Pell. Wrote to the President sending a book from his father, See PPF-414 ewr P.P.F.- 9-B GATES, Jack W., U.S. Senate, Wash., D.C. March 28, 1941. Writes to Miss LeHand he has been asked by the President of the National Youth Farm Foundation to deliver to him a bound copy of the Lessons of the National Youth Farm Foundation. Asks if President will acknowledge receipt of this to Mr. Harry G. Ferguson, Chairman of the Foundation, at Dearborn, Mich. (Book) See P.P.F.9-N br P.P.F 9-B 247H. Port Everglades, Fla., p.p.7. March 21, 1941. For t Lauderdale, Florida. q-B March 20, 1941 My dear Mr. and Mrs. Baxter: The President has asked me to convey to you his warmest thanks for the very nice cocoanut cake and the jar of orange marmalade which you were so kind in sending to him. We are presenting you th one of I have also been asked to tell and a for of you that the President deeply appreciates add your expressed wishes for his welfare. which you 80 I am sure that your gift and the nice are from letter which accompanied it will serve well towards getting the cruise off to a pleasant start. co-operation on Foreign Polloy 1s one hundred per cent with you. Very sincerely yours, the pleasant occasion of strending the of our good friend Ruth EDWIN M. WATSON, nd thereafter having Secretary to the President. Char humble prayer 1s that God will bless and protect you in these tragic days. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Baxter, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Very sincerely, Hoy and mapuell Bautes. Floy and Maxwell Baxter For t Lauderdale, Florida. March 20, 1941 Dear Mr. President: We are presenting you with one of our very special cocoanut cakes, and a jar of orange marmalade, and trust that it will add a bit of enjoyment to this vacation, which you so richly deserve. The fruit and cocoanut are from our own garden. Our co-operation on Foreign Policy is one hundred per cent with you. We recall the pleasant occasion of attending the wedding of our good friend Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde at Hyde Park, and thereafter having dinner with you and Mrs. Roosevelt. Our humble prayer is that God will bless and protect you in these tragic days. Very sincerely, Floy and mapuell Bayetes. Floy and Maxwell Baxter ley with yes A0M 200 vmery enz 6