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PPF 9 PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE Gifts D June-Dec. 1940 PPF900208 has The 2 T-A ppt qD June 5, 1940 My dear Mr. Davis: Thank you, in the President's behalf, for the photograph to which you refer in your tiox x 1'6 friendly letter of June third. I can assure that he will much appreciate your thoughtful- ness in letting him see it. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY 4 A. C. Davis, Esq., Rocky Mount, North Carolina. es Pain 1 2 T A cky Mount, N. C., June 3, 1940. STAFF ROOM sident, Thank M.A.L. signature portrayed in this picture they are to mine and all 0.0 the liberty of presenting P.T.L. float at our recent Gallopade ike to heartly invite you to ext spring. to don my Uncle, Sam costume e House and give you a good ade two attempts to do so anountm Wishing you much success as you labor for all the people all the time, I am Sincerely yours, A. C. (Uncle Sam) Davis, I Attan 2 T A Rocky Mount, N. C., June 3, 1940. Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President, United States of America, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: Believing the virtues portrayed in this picture to be as dear to your heart as they are to mine and all other true Americans I am taking the liberty of presenting it to you. It was taken from my float at our recent Gallopade parade and by-the-way I would like to heartly invite you to be our guest at our Gallopade next spring. I have always wanted to don my Uncle, Sam costume and present myself at the White House and give you a good old southern handshake. Have made two attempts to do so without success. Wishing you much success as you labor for all the people all the time, I am Sincerely yours, A. C. (Uncle Sam) Davis, / Pros they 7 2 / 1 Presenting p.p.7 June 5, 1940 F q-p Gentlemen: Permit me, please, to thank you in the President's behalf for the copy of "The xpp.7 q-B Life of Joseph Fels". I want to assure you that he much appreciates your courtesy in sending the book to him. Very sincerely yours, 11. 4. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., Port Authority Commerce Building, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. es Pres they 7 2 files. Do you have book the Company ? ut in by ne 15, 1940 any corres on mary Fels? P.P7 is E Smith you Presi dent's behalf three books to which you refer in No file 33° of June twelfth. He is glad indeed hese publications and asks me to is appreciation of your kind thought in sending then to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Macrae, Jr., Esq., Vice President, E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 286-302 Fourth Avenue, 11 New York, N.Y. es Pres they 2 2 Horris - was This sent in by he 15, 1940 & was it her book ? many Fells or the Company is PP7 9- $ sident's behalf for those three books to which you refer in your letter of June twelfth. He is glad indeed to have these publications and asks me to express his appreciation of your kind thought in sending then to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Macrae, Jr., Esq., Vice President, E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 286-302 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. es / Pres they 2 2 June 15, 1940 My dear Mr. Macrae: PP7 9- D Thank you in the President's behalf for those three books to which you refer in your letter of June twelfth. He is glad indeed to have these publications and asks me to express his appreciation of your kind thought in sending then to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY John Macrue, Jr., Esq., Vice President, E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 286-302 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. es N MACRAE PRESIDENT TELEPHONE: OHN MACRAE, JR. ALGONQUIN 4-8762 VICE PREST. CABLE ADDRESS: ELLIOTT BEACH MACRAE YARDFAR, NEW YORK" SECY & TREAS. E.P. DUTTON & Co.,INc. PUBLISHERS acksol 286-302 FOURTH AVENUE NEWYORK,N.Y. ack mAtt ESTABLISHED 1852 6/15/40 d June 12, 1940 President Franklin D. Roosevelt The White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: Under separate cover I am sending you a copy of 3 troks THE NARROW SEAS TO THE DARDANELLES, 1910-1915 SCAPA FLOW TO THE DOVER STRAITS, 1916-1918 These are the Naval Memoirs of Admiral of the Fleet, Sir (Naval optherd) Roger Keyes. They have had nothing but the highest praise from critics and American naval officers alike. I am sending these books to you not only because I thought you would be interested in them, but because many people have pointed out they should be read by every American naval officer. Because of their value to naval and military experts, we would welcome the opportunity of making these books available at the lowest price possible. Very respectfully yours, John Macrae, Jr. Vice President JMJr:hj Pres Study J June 17, 1940 p.p.7. PERSONAL My dear Mr. Merrifield: 9-$ Thank you in the President's behalf for the copy of the book to which you refer in your letter of June fifth. I shall be glad to bring it to his attention. I know he will be pleased to have the volume and will want me to express his appreciation of your courtesy in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, N. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY x A. M. Merrifield, Esq., Dennis Productions, Inc., Chamber of Commerce Building, Los Angeles, edb California. V Sales Executive AMM: BA ENCLOSURE NATIONAL TRAFFIC-SAFETY ENGINEERS, WE SHOW YOU HOW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM Dennis Productions, Inc. ack mark personal CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA You A Lett June 5, 1940 17/12/40 con The President White House Washington, D. C. Honorable Sir: We are this day mailing you our new book titled, "Stop the Slaughter," with our compliments. This book covers a subject that is being widely discussed today by the general public, and one that we feel sure you will wish to endorse. Namely, "Common Sense Driving and Pedestrian Rules." As organizer of the National Traffic Safety Engineers, we have given the matter of City and Highway safety a great deal of study, and we believe this our first book published, mainly as a school textbook, should have the support of every public spirited citizen in the United States. We wish to do our part, therefore, we believe our book placed in the schools is one step in the right direction. The momentous task of reducing the death and fatality rate upon the city streets and highways is one of the major issues of the day. We welcome constructive suggestions on ways and means of furthering our plan of making the driving and walking public use "Common Sense Driving and Pedestrain Rules." Please inform us if you like our book, and we shall feel our efforts have been well repaid. I have the honor to remain, Most respectfully yours, DENNIS PRODUCTIONS, INC. By Sales Executive AMM:BA ENCLOSURE NATIONAL TRAFFIC-SAFETY ENGINEERS WE SHOW YOU HOW ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM h 1. Hand π 1 1. WAR DECLARED AGAINST RECKLESS DRIVING BY MOTHERS AND FATHERS OF AMERICA X P.P. q.B THE BOOK-TITLED STOP THE SLAUGHTER IS BASED ON Common Sense Driving Rules of the Streets and Highways BY THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY ENGINEERS es THE ITF SPECT FULLY H.A. DOSTER WARM SPRINGS GA. Miss Le Hand I 1. non AMERICA is at WAR Improve - Driver - Responsibility AGAINST THE APPALLING DEATH and ACCIDENT-RATE We solicit the support of all organized BY THE AUTOMOBILE groups in laying a workable plan in front of every community to "STOP * THE SLAUGHTER" and accidents that prevail in every state. U.S. A. FIGURES FOR YEAR OF 1939 32,000 DEATHS NATIONAL OVER TRAFFIC-SAFETY 100,000 INJURIES ENGINEERS * IT IS THE DUTY What are the causes and what can be done to prevent OF them. These and hundreds of other questions are answered from a scientific standpoint by THE CHIEF Every MOTHER and FATHER OF STAFF of the NATIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY TO READ THE BOOK ENGINEERS, a man who has devoted a lifetime to the STOP THE SLAUGHTER study of this highly important subject. ON COMMON SENSE DRIVING AND PEDESTRIAN RULES COVERING OUR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO DRIVE SANELY IIF SPECT FULLY H.A. DOSTER WARM SPRINGS aA. ACTUAL SIZE OF THE 30-GROUP DRAWINGS RECENT NEWSPAPER ARTICLE DRIVER TRAINING Key Sought to Accident Prevention Renewed interest in the proposal for driver training courses in the secondary school throughout the state is indicated in editorial expressions on the issue, ac- cording to *recent editorials by Safety Counselors. These men are convinced that a child taught to drive correctly and carefully would be no more likely to drive carelessly, wrongly and dangerously than a child taught to speak and spell correctly would be likely to speak and spell incorrectly, deliberately or for lack of established habits. They contend that, if the rising generation is not allowed to take the wheels of a car until they have been properly instructed, the number of traffic accidents will be reduced tremendously in a few years. These counselors report that after a conference with a number of school heads and city officials, NC 5 R NO 5 W 5 they found "considerable interest in the subject Number 5-Correct of training in the schools, but strong opposition Number 5-Incorrect Several things can happen from wrong driving on the ground that it would increase taxes." Driving in the correct position on a mountain highway or crooked highway, is Always keep to the extreme right hand side on on curves. Stay in the correct position on the any crooked highway or road. road. Never run off the road or into the absolutely necessary. The plan might have been branded imprac- Do not violate this rule. on-coming car's right-of-way. tical, or it could have been argued that one can- not teach carefulness as correctness is taught, A Personal Message to BOOK STORES but the objection that "it would raise taxes" is, Civic Organizations An Expression from a in these counselors' opinion, the worst, the most CHURCHES We have a national problem and have Learned Professor of One senseless and the least sincere objection that attacked it with the most modern method of Our Leading Universities could have been thought of. Every thoughtful and well meaning American citizen should be vitally interested in stamping yet devised to "STOP THE SLAUGHTER" The book, "STOP THE SLAUGHTER," Those who argue "increased taxes" entirely overlook the present cost of traffic accidents and out automobile fatalities. of hundreds of thousands of people in is certainly a challenge not only to those deaths. It is a crime to expect that your loved ones America today. Illustrated drawings of particularly interested in educational as- will escape the terrible slaughter on the high- ways when you sit idly by and make no effort the right and wrong methods of driving pects of the safety problem, but to all The high school graduate killed or made help- to stop it. and walking compiled in an attractive others having a general interest in the less by a traffic accident represents the loss of ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED. Will your or- book that every mother, father and auto- many thousands of dollars of public money spent matter. ganization help? on education. This is the national issue that confronts YOU, mobile driver should buy. It is a direct conclusion pointed to by the American PUBLIC, today. Something must Thanks to a great national awakening, the things we know about accidents and Public hospitals spend tremendous amounts be done, in an educational way, and this book is the basic answer to that problem. public educators, judges, and enforce- their occurrences, it is the most powerful on the care of traffic victims who cannot pay for their own care. Many civic and educational organizations ment officers, through the land are enroll- frontal attack that can be made in the state that something must be done to carry the ed in the great crusade to "STOP THE SAFETY FIELD. The items of traffic accident loss are number- message to the automobile drivers, and the schools. SLAUGHTER." less, and the total would seem to far surpass any This BOOK brings forth a new method funda- Therefore, this book will become a Articles appearing in newspapers and possible cost of public instruction in automobile mentally correct and approved as the only prac- good seller when properly displayed in driving. tical system that has been devised as a complete magazines throughout the nation on the and comprehensive educative plan. your store. subject of safety are asking for the solu- We are not expecting children to be prepared Many organizations throughout the country To date this is the greatest attempt that tion of this vital question how to "STOP for even the beginning of a self-supporting life are attacking the problem and still there is an alarming increase in traffic deaths. The method has ever been made to lay a complete THE SLAUGHTER" on the streets and without school instruction, but we do expect them to take 60-horsepower machines into com- and principle employed in the book "STOP plan in front of the general public. To highways of America. School boards and plicated traffic at a mile a minute and protect THE SLAUGHTER" is carried out by the use of combat and "STOP THE SLAUGHTER" safety engineers of various states believe sixty drawings and thirty illustrations as set their own and other lives with just such instruc- forth above, making it simple for the average and dangers of the traffic problems for that the book titled "STOP THE SLAUGH- tion as they can "pick up." person or child to determine the right and all pedestrians and drivers. TER" is the first piece of practical material wrong way of driving on our streets and high- ways. Secure this book for your own well be- up to date, telling in simple language and In plain words, we are expecting them to begin We believe that a real service to the without training and to educate themselves by ing; urge your friends to do likewise; be the community on a vital subject is always illustrations the causes and what can be starter of a welcome movement in your com- trial and error-and, while bad habits grow, to munity. welcomed by merchants. done to correct them. become a generation of safe drivers. THIS BOOK SHOWS YOU WHY ACCIDENTS OCCUR AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM h. Le Hand π A BOOK for EVERYONE This is a book of 144 pages written in an easy readable style, containing 95 drawings and illustrations set up in 30 groups of three drawings as described herein with explanatory matter. Reflecting the correct and incorrect driving and walking positions of automobiles and pedestrians. The book is available in blue fiber binding with special jacket. PRICE $2.00 SPECIAL EDITIONS FOR LARGE BUYERS Quantity Prices on Application x p.P.7 The Book Is Printed Under Two Titles q.B "COMMON SENSE DRIVING AND PEDESTRIAN RULES" and "STOP THE SLAUGHTER" ORDER FORM DENNIS PRODUCTIONS, INC. Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Los Angeles, Calif. Date Please ship immediately copy(ies) of the new book, "STOP THE SLAUGHTER," for which I enclose $ SHIP TO STREET es CITY and STATE IIF SPECT FULLY H.A. DOSTER WARM SPRINGS AMG aA. miss Le Hand 7 1. P.C.7 9-D July 1, 1940 HOUSE My dear Mr. Doster: I have received your letter of June twenty-seventh and want to thank you for the copy of your booklet. I can assure you X p.p.7 P.P 9.B that the President will appreciate your courtesy in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY H. A. Doster, Esq., Warm Springs, Georgia. es ITE SPECT FULLY H.A. DOSTER WARM SPRINGS aA. WARM SPRINGS will. JUNE 27 1940 ackgdo MISS MARGARET LEHAND 7-1-19 sl. Thank or WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON D.C. THE AUTHOR OF THE ENCLOSED BOOKLET is A "WARM SPRINGS ALUMNUS" "HANK HARPER" BEING AN АДОРГЕД NAME. THINKING PER HAPS "CHAMBER MUSIC" BRING A MOMENT OF CONIC RELIEF MIGHT TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT" I AM TAKING THE LIBERTY OF SEND- ING THIS. SOME THINK !! IS FUNNIER THAN "THE SPECIALIST. I REMEMBER DR. HUBBARD ENJOYED THE LATTER So MUCH. RESPECTFULLY H.A. DOSTER WARM SPRINGS Almoto aA. 1)1+ at Hyde Park + fromme Lettre product Drabine File lide n7 Sent to house La Grange Illinois - June 4. 1940 g Sent to men Early home President Rosvelt Theard your address over the Radio the Sunday evening you gave the message and X siith reverence you spoke as it being the sabbath so I thought X I would send you a book I PP.7, X253 thought you might like to q-B Toad prayfully and carefully Ppp. qid respectfully yours Mrs Ida L. Dann Rockford Illinois County Farm Home nofile Booh not recd 6/26. 1)1+ at Hyde Park 7 fromot Nrabine Letter File side sp 2 Sent to house June 17, 1940 / Sent to mur Earlys home Dear Norman: I have received your letter of June eleventh and have noted the attached release with much interest. X Those delicious steaks, which you so PR7.9-S generously sent to the President and to me, were greatly enjoyed and I wish to convey to you our appreciative thanks. X253 X With best wishes, Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Norman Draper, Institute of American Meat Packers, 59 East Van Buren Street, Chicago, Illinois. o from onlenns L mrs Eben m noves Fn m 20mg hanks p.p.t 9-B OI racie Allen's book entitled "How to Become President". + I regret that it will not be possible to authorize you to make use of the conversation with Miss Ruby Black to which you refer. The President, in accepting gifts of this character, does SO with the distinct understanding that he + pp7 9.B cannot comment on the work and that the presentation must not be publicized in a commercial way. As he has not deviated from this course, 1 am sure you will appreciate how difficult it would be to make an exception in this instance. Permit me to as- sure you, however, of his appreciation and my ap- preciation of your action in sending the signed books. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Charles A. Pearce, Duell, Sloan & Pearce, Inc., 270 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. from onlenns L Where is is Draper's letter date NEW YASHI CHEZ from onlenns L Mrs Eben Tile for Book M. given 7m 20ml 1940 53 Please accept my thanks and the thanks p.p.7 9-D of the President for the signed copies of Gracie Allen's book entitled "How to Become President". I regret that it will not be possible to authorize you to make use of the conversation with Miss Ruby Black to which you refer. The President, in accepting gifts of this character, does so with the distinct understanding that he + cannot comment on the work and that the presentation must not be publicized in a commercial way. As he has not deviated from this course, I am sure you will appreciate how difficult it would be to make an exception in this instance. Permit me to as- sure you, however, of his appreciation and my ap- preciation of your action in sending the signed books. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Charles A. Pearce, Duell, Sloan & Pearce, Inc., 270 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. old Derber $ 1603 Burdeth at from onlenns L Mrs Eben COPY July 15, 1940 F Mr 20ml Dear Mr. Pearce: x253 x Please accept my thanks and the thanks of the President for the signed copies of Gracie prt q-B Allen's book entitled "How to Become President". + I regret that it will not be possible to authorize you to make use of the conversation with Miss Ruby Black to which you refer. The President, in accepting gifts of this character, does so with the distinct understanding that he cannot comment on the work and that the presentation that + 9.B must not be publicized in a commercial way. As he has not deviated from this course, 1 am sure you will appreciate how difficult it would be to make an exception in this instance. Permit me to as- sure you, however, of his appreciation and my ap- preciation books. of your action in sending the signed Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Charles A. Pearce, Duell, Sloan & Pearce, Inc., 270 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. I.A waves 1603 Burdeth at from onlenns L ppt., Kept at Hyde Park 7 July 27, 1940 Dear Mr. Depue: The President has asked me to thank you very much for those very x pr.79-R nice wooden rakes you sent him. He is delighted to have them and appreciates your kindness in wanting him to have them. The President sendshhis best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHAND X Private Secretary Harry K/ Depue, Esq., Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. tmb old 1603 Burdeth at from onlenns L T.A. 7 pp7 9-D July 20, 1940 man hom My dear Mr. Derbes: Please let me acknowledge your letter of July thirteenth to the President. He is in- deed most grateful for your friendliness and wants you to know how deeply appreciative he is of your kind thought in sending the booklet which you were good enough to forward under separate cover. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY R. J. Derbes, Jr., Esq., 1603 Burdett Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, edb old of Derber & 1603 Burdeth of from onlenns L 3 New orleans, July 13.40 His Encellency, TranklisA. Marsevelk President of the United States washington AB b. Dear In President, Sam baking the liberty of senching you imelex separate caven a booklet containing several address over the Catholic Nour by a propound philosopher and Theologian who s ain thy life and spiritual appeal to smls has made him, in many respect, comparable to own Italy Facter Dins XII whom 2 Nework you greatly esteem. the subject of his andressising you will find are specially appropriate to our times, and till, will never grown old. I Nenow I am addressing yn ah a time when you are very busy. his Imanaged work twenty hanns a day for many years and found time to sead aren ten shousand volumn, besides playing crish a shamp collection I sincerely hope you will acceph rhe nomina Iron which will be Tenalered you as a mandata from the majority of good americant Reepectfully old 1603 Burdeth of from onlenns L ppt 9-19 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON j STATE 7-5-39 oReN MEMO. FOR MISSY: At the President's direction July 1, 1939 I 'phoned Summerlin O. K. to accept this. of a communica- : South Africa, RB 61 lonsolidated Mrs. Roosevelt Company, The Story on. ift, no personal y, and I could ok may be sent to hite House. the President and no one can find out with whom mr Summerlin left the Rook, From the Minister of the Union of South Africa, with Chief of Protocol. enclosure. X 20 Miss Marguerite A. LeHand, Private Secretary to the President, The White House. OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. DEPARTMENT OF STATE washington open In reply refer to PR July 1, 1939 My dear Miss LeHand: I am sending you herewith a copy of a communica- tion from the Minister of the Union of South Africa, concerning the desire of the DeBeers * 861 Consolidated Mines to present to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt a de luxe copy of the history of the Company, The Story XPP.7 of DeBeers, now in course of publication. 9-B If it is desired to accept this gift, no personal presentation would seem to be necessary, and I could merely inform the Minister that the book may be sent to the Department for forwarding to the White House. Please let me know the wishes of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Sincerely yours, Enclosure: From the Minister of the Union of South Africa, with Chief of Protocol. enclosure. X 20 Miss Marguerite A. LeHand, Private Secretary to the President, The White House. LEGATION of THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA WASHINGTON, D. C. 26th June, 1939. My dear Mr. Summerlin, May I again ask for your good offices? I have just received a letter of the 23rd June from Mr. H. T. Dickinson, whom I have known and esteemed high- for itself. ly for some time. The enclosed copy of his letter speaks Mr. Dickinson is one of the Board of Directors of DeBeers Consolidated Mines, Ltd. He is at New York at present -- partly in connection with the House of Jewels Exhibit at the World's Fair. I should very much like to be indicated. able to be of help to him and the Board in the direction The subject of the book is a most fascinating story in the history of the diamond and of diamond mining: and Mr. Hedley Chilvers is a writer whose previous books on South Africa indicate that he should, in the work he is now undertaking, write a very informative, very lucid and very brilliant history of the Company - and of great doings of Cecil John Rhodes in creating the DeBeers Company and in shaping the great Diamond Industry as it is now developed. Yours sincerely, RALPH W. CLOSE H. T. DICKINSON Room 3408 630 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York. 23rd June, 1939. The Honl Mr. Ralph W. Close, Envoy Extraordinary Minister Plenipotentiary of the Union of South Africa, 3101 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Minister: On occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the found- ing of DeBeers Consolidated Mines, Limited, the Directors decided to have prepared a history of the Company, and for that purpose engaged Mr. Hedley Chilvers, as well- known South African author and present mining editor of the "Rand Daily Mail". The book is now in course of publication with the title "The Story of DeBeers". Several "DeLuxe" editions are being prepared and it is the intention to present a copy to Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary. It has been suggested to me by my colleagues on the Board that a copy of the "DeLuxe" edition might also be presented to President and Mrs. Roosevelt, and I an venturing to appeal toyou for advice. Would it be possible - through channels open to you - to ascertain whether President and Mrs. Roosevelt would accept from the Directors a copy of the "DeLuxe" edition? With thanks for any help you can give. With kind regards. Yours sincerely, H. T. DICKINSON THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 14, 1940 OF OUTH AFRICA N, D.C. MEMORANDUM FOR 940. HON. GEORGE SUMMERLIN ast year, we exchanged I am delighted to have oard of Directors of to be allowed to have the book but I think you can dent and Mrs. Roose- ted, of the De Luxe thank for it. ion for the Company S acceptance of this velt. F. D. R. red yesterday after- ed your previous offer elivered. Letter from Hon. George T. Summerlin, from the Directors to Chief of Protocol, State Dept., 3/12/40 go their acceptance to Miss LeHand, referring to Mr. Summerlin's letter of 7/1/39 concerning the desire of the Board of Directors of the DeBeers Con- end the book and the solidated Mines, Ltd., to present to the red to the President President and Mrs. Roosevelt a de luxe copy of the history of the company, The Story of DeBeers. The Minister of the Union of South than fulfilled my Africa in Washington has now forwarded to ated in my letter to the Dept. the volume in question, together .scinating story, at with an accompanying letter from the Directors rthy of the great of the company, both of which were enclosed it prepared. with Mr. Summerlin's letter. (over) see, addressed to both the outside wrapper which contained the parcel, and was addressed to me - and the inside wrapper itself addressed to the Presi- dent - have been opened in the Post or the Customs. I send the book in its own brown paper wrapper as I received it. Yours sincerely, RALPH W. CLOSE you were PERSONAL. LEGATION OF THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA WASHINGTON, D.C. 8th March, 1940. My dear Mr. Summerlin, On the 26th June and 12th July last year, we exchanged letters relative to the wish of the Board of Directors of the DeBeers Consolidated Mines, Ltd., to be allowed to have the honour of presenting to the President and Mrs. Roose- velt a copy, when it should be completed, of the De Luxe Edition of a work then under preparation for the Company - being the "Story of DeBeers". You informed me of the gracious acceptance of this offer by the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. The copy to be sent to them arrived yesterday after- noon. Over the telephone you confirmed your previous offer to undertake to see that it is duly delivered. With this book arrived a letter from the Directors to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt asking their acceptance of the book. I now, pursuant to your offer, send the book and the letter for the purpose of being delivered to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. I may say that the book has more than fulfilled my expectations of its character as indicated in my letter to you on the 26th June. It is a very fascinating story, at least to us South Africans: and is worthy of the great Corporation - "DeBeers" - who have had it prepared. The parcel sent to you is, as you see, addressed to the recipients themselves. Nevertheless both the outside wrapper which contained the parcel, and was addressed to me - and the inside wrapper itself addressed to the Presi- dent - have been opened in the Post or the Customs. I send the book in its own brown paper wrapper as I received it. Yours sincerely, RALPH W. CLOSE CONSOLIDATED BOARD ROOM. MINES BEERS LIMITED KIMBERLEY Himberley. P.P.7. 1st December, 1939. 9-8 D Your Excellencies, My Colleagues and I have much pleasure in sending you herewith + a de luxe edition of The Story of pr79-B De Beers, "whichis a history of the Company for the first fifty years of its existence. We hope you will accept the hm volume with our compliments and X best wishes. P.P.7.9-A Academia Nacional Yours sincerely, the President, x535 del Orinoco", lebration by the tablishment, opy of translation Their Excellencies Chairman. The President of the United States of America, and Mrs Roosevelt. mr. norris (mail Room) says when State acknowledges x return book- the book does not come in them his affice. the assumes it is sent direct to the President's study. TR:Ca:MacD:85 Mrs Bonsteel I have pearched actached in vain for letter This with book it- to put will P.P.7. 9-8 D you file and lice keep on looking desk- Thanks - R.Eben Idontivant The file my + Pr79-B hm X P.P.7.9-A emia Nacional President, X 535 rinoco" tion by the shment, ? translation mr. norris (mail Room) says when S take acknowledges x In - returns book - the book does not come in them his b affice. the assumes it is sent direct to the President's study. TR:Ca:MacD:85 P.P.7. March 23, 1940 1-6 P - b. Respectfully referred to the + Department of State for appropriate pr79-B acknowledgment and return of letter and volume to the White House. M.A.LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY hm X X P.P.7.9-A Letter from Vicente Dante, Acting Secretary, Academia Nacional de La Historia, Caracas, Venezuela, 3/5/40 to the President, X 535 transmitting copy of volume entitled "Correo del Orinoco", a facsimile reprint on the occasion of the celebration by the Academy of the fiftieth anniversary of its establishment, and translation of the Mr. Dante's letter. Copy of translation retained for our files. 3 mr. norris (mail Room) says when S take acknowledges x return book - the book does not come in them his affice. the assumes it is sent direct to the Presidents study. TR:Ca:MacD:85 [TRANSLATION] study Caracas, March 5, 1940. July 30g 2940 ACADEMIA NACIONAL DE LA HISTORIA PP7 9-8 Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, pend the Pm Washington. of the back to ubich Mr. President: letter of July I des The National Academy of History, in accord with the thought of General Eleazar López Contreras, President of Venezuela, takes pleasure in sending to you for your private library the volume entitled "Correo del Orinoco", a facsimile reprint on the occasion of the celebration by the Academy of the fiftieth unniversary of its establish- ment. Respectfully yours, Statement Dahl, Entire VICENTE DANTE RID Avenue, Acting Secretary TR:Ca:MacD:85 Press study + July 30, 1940 plt q-D My dear Mr. Dahl: It was most thoughtful of you to ? send the President a copy of the book to which you refer in your letter of July twelfth. I + 117 9-B can assure you that he appreciates your courtesy as well as your friendly good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Emanuel Dahl, Esq., 2323 Foster Avenue, Chicago, es Illinois. Ome Sam Kinson Tasler we, PP, / ? wease July mast 12 1940 no file Resident Roosevelt, ES C, mh. don me, but P.P.7 q-D perate carer, ge to send am of mind inaction purpose that it may he of overell hope and agents to come. In your good and some help to you, in days X P.P.7 9-D strendans effort to put Boad U.S.A. back into any right channel were we right we are doing E. D. fully belong and Freedom Rings. When me have a see good - Work becomes Joyons what for Health, frenght, Vitality, Respectfully noms dj.s a Prity Emannel and service Dahl chicago Ome Sam Known act x ,23 Faster are, 7/30 98 mite Om Hanarable President Roosevelt, Christ ass July 12 1940 you Washington. D.C. Pardan me, but P.P.7 q-D or I felt Wn mge to send mash you, mnder seperate carer, book Law of mind inaction with a sincere hope and agents purpose to some come. help that In it to your may you, good he in of and days X P.P.7 9-D strendans effort to put good U.S. A. back into the We are right channel were we right fully belong and Freedom doing good - Work becomes Rings. When me have a see Joyons joyn for Health, frenght, Vitality, Respectfully noms dj.s Prity Emannel and Service Dahl chicago Omen Sam Known STAFF ROOM Thank August 9, 1940 P.P.7 M.A.L. signature q-D Early, permit 1 for your let- le friendly in- terest which prompted you to send the novelty donkeys. I shall see that they are distributed X P.P.7 9-D in accordance with your request. Very sincerely yours, Dorothy Jones Secretary to MR. EARLY X Mr. Sam Dawson, Box 1051, Laguna Beach, California. In 3 dj.s B Om- Sam Known house August 9, 1940 Sunt P.P.7 q-D in ys" 1 My dear Mr. Dawson: In the absence of Mr. Early, permit me to acknowledge and thank you for your let- ter of August third, and for the friendly in- terest which prompted you to send the novelty X P.P.7 9-D donkeys. I shall see that they are distributed in accordance with your request. Very sincerely yours, I Dorothy Jones Secretary to MR. EARLY y X Mr. Sam Dawson, Box 1051, Laguna Beach, California. dj.s ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newton D efend Our n ur ation KEY WHITE HOUSE SAM DAVID CAL LAGUNA R WASHINGTON, 8/3/40 D.C. FROM RETURN am POSTAGE sending GUARANTEED by mail addressed to you c/o white House - 1/2 Doz Small "Ponkeys" Presidents desk. you will note one of them Please place two of them on the has the initials FPR onl new chairman . - Zur. HyNN. He may also, please give two of then to like them, if So, tree him they can be purchased at 2 10 per Dog. They world be very appropriate for Sinner or other purposes. I am not in the hovelty business here and it Struck me as being but found the little price of pottery quite Kampaign a novely to be used in the making and am enclosing between a fews the The Key or card is my own to be placed in the slot ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newth elend Our n ation KEY SAM DAV CAL WHITE HOUSE' LAGGNA p WASHINGTON, 8/3/40 D.C. C. FROM RETURN am POSTAGE sending GUARANTEED oy mail addressed to you c/o white House - 1/2 Doz Small the "Ponkeys" Presidents desk. you will note one of them Please place two of them on has the initials FOR onl new chartman - Zur. HyNN. He may also, please give two of them to like them, if So, the him they can be purchased at 2 10 per Dog. they world other be very appropriate for denner or purposes I am not in the hovelty basiness here and it Struck me as being but found the little price of pottery quite a novely to be used in the Kampaign making and am enclosing between a few the The Key or card is my own to be placed in the slot ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newton efend Our nation KEY SAM DAV CAL WHITE HOUSE LAGUNA R WASHINGTON, 8/3/40 D.C. C. FROM RETURN y am POSTAGE sending GUARANTEED oy mail addressed to you c/o white House - 1/2 Doz Small the "Ponkeys" Presidents desk. you will note one of them Please place two of them on has the initials FOR onl new chairman - Zur. HyNN. He may also, please give two of them to like them, if So, the him they can be purchased at 2 10 per Dog. they world other be very appropriate for Sinner or purposes. I am not in the hovelty business here and it Struck me as being but found the little piece of pottery quite ampair a novely to be used in the making and am enclosing between a fews the The Key or card is my own to be placed in the slot ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newth CONTENTS: MERCHANDISE elend ur ation KEY WHITE HOUSE SAM DAV CAL LAGUNA R WASHINGTON, 8/3/40 D.C. ci FROM RETURN y am POSTAGE sending GUARANTEED oy mail addressed to you c/o white House - 1/2 Doz Small the "Ponkeys" Presidents desk. you will note one of them Please place two of them on has the initials FAR. onl new charman - Zur. HyNN. He may also, please give two of them to like them, if So, tree him they can be purchased at 2 10 per Dog. they world other be very appropriate for Sinner or purposes. I am not in the hovelty basiness here and it Struck me as being but found the little price of pottery quite ampair a novely to be used in the making and am enclosing between a fews the The Key or card is my own to be placed in the slot ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newton CONTENTS: D efend 1 our n ur ation KEY WHITE HOUSE' C WASHINGTON, 8/3/40 SAM LAGUNA D.C. FROM RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED y am sending oy mail addressed to you c/o white House - 1/2 Doz Small "Ponkeys" Presidents desk. you will note one of them Please place two of them on the has the initials FPR onl new chairman - - Zur. HyNN. He may also, please give two of then to like them, if So, tree him they can be purchased at 2 10 per Dog. they world be very appropriate for Sinner or other purposes I am not in the hovelty business here and it Struck me as being but found the little price of pottery quite campaign a novely to be used in the making and am enclosing between a few the The Key or card is my own to be placed in the slot ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newton CONTENTS: efend ur ation KEY CA WHITE HOUSE' SAM D WASHINGTON, 8/3/40 LAGUNA D.C. C. FROM RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED y am sending oy mail addressed to you c/o white House - 1/2 Doz Small "Ponkeys" Presidents desk. you will note one of them Please place two of them on the has the initials FAR. onl new chairman - Zur. JlyNN. He may also, please give two of them to like them, if So, the him they can be purchased at 2 10 per Dog. they world be very appropriate for Sinner or other purposes I am not in the hovelty business here and it Struck me as being but found the little price of pottery quite a novely to be used in the campaign making and am enclosing between a few the The Key or card is my own to be placed in the slot ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newton CONTENTS: MERCHANDISE POSTMASTER: THIS PARCEL MAY BE OPENED FOR - POSTAL INSPECTION IF NECESSARY FROM SAM DAWSON LAGUNA BEACH CALIF. HON. STEPHEN EARLY WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, 8/3/40 D.C. C. RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED JWP. I am sending by mail addressed to you c/o white House - 1/2 Doz Small the "Ponkeys" Presidents desk. you will note one of them Please place two of them on has the initials FAR onl new chairman - Zur. JlyNN. He may also, please give two of them to eille them, if So, the him they can be purchased at 2 10 per Dog. they world other be very appropriate for denner or purposes. I am not in the hovelty basiness here and it Struck me as being but found the little price 52. pottery quite Eampaign a novely to be used in the making and am enclosing between a fews the The Key or card is my own to be placed in the slot ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newth SAM DAWSON PUBLISHER CITY DIRECTORIES P. O. BOX 1051 LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF. 8/3/40 Hon. Stephen Early washing ton D.C. I am sending by mail addressed to you c/o white House - 1/2 Doz Small the "Ponkeys" Presidents desk. you will note one of them Please place two of them on has the initials FPR onl new chairman - Zir. HyNN. He may also, please give two of then to like them, if So, tree him they can be purchased at 2 10 per Dog. they world other be very appropriate for denner or purposes. I am not in the hovelty basiness here and it Struck me as being but found the little price of pottery quite Kampaign a novely to be used in the making and am enclosing between a fews the The Key or card is my own to be placed in the slot ears. Sincerely y ours Sam Newton 1,10 T.A m.nomis HAMLIN, Mrs. Charles S. Mattapoisett, Mass., Aug. 16, 1940. Writes letter of thanks for Donkey given him by Mrs. Hamlin. SEE P.P. F. 2904 E: P.P.M. ai ai q-D ilsom / T.A m.nom SS lilo THE File T.A. no romis Ve August 28, 1940 P.O.7. q-D 1 My dear Miss Darrigan: The President has asked me to send you a little note of thanks for the handmade book mark which you were good enough to present to him. He appreciates your kind thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Aino C. Darrigan, 24 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, New York. cd T.A SS 3 THE WHITE HOUSE + M WASHINGTON Sent to the President by: achd space Miss Cino C. Darrigan 24 Joralemon Street P.P.F. q-D Brooklyn, New York should mal mls T.A m.nom nu. day 7 in August 29, 1940 P.P.7. My dear Mr. Day: q-D, The President has asked me to thank rilsom you for your courtesy in sending him the wall plaque. He appreciates your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Harry L. Day, Esq., Manager, Day Brothers, Byesville, Ohio. mls FLAGS FLOATS Complete Parade Equipment SILK SCREEN PROCESS BOOTHS SIGNS AND BANNERS WINDOWS Ock, to DAY BROTHERS DESIGNERS AND DECORATORS 3 8.29.1 PHONE 80, BYESVILLE, OHIO August 9th. 1940. Thank Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt ma The White House, 1600 Penn. Ave. Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: Hellm mailson We are mailing you today, under separate cover, one of our new "Americans Live Here" wall plaques. We do hope that you will accept this plaque in the same spirit it was given, being as we are, very proud of being in the position to manufacture a product which we feel that in its own small way may help to promote Americanism. Respectfully and sincerely yours, The employees of Day Bros. by Hary Day Harry L. Day, Mgr. HLD-MK. FLAGS FLOATS Complete Parade Equipment SILK SCREEN PROCESS BOOTHS SIGNS AND BANNERS WINDOWS DAY BROTHERS DESIGNERS AND DECORATORS PHONE 80, BYESVILLE, OHIO August 10 1940 Dear Mr. President; Please find enclosed the wall plaque which we promised to send you. Respectfully, Harry LDay Harry L. Day Mgr. L study P.P.7. August 21, 1940 9-D My dear Miss Drayton: The book to which you refer in your letter of August second to the President has been XP.P.7. received and you may be sure that your courtesy 9-B is appreciated. Thank you ever so much in his behalf for your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY x Miss Catherine Drayton, Locust Dale Inn, Afton, Virginia. edb (miss) Catherine Drayton. Locust Dale lm, 3 afton, Na aug. 2, 1940 President Roosebelt, ack Washington, D.C. EAS study Dear mr. President: I have sent to you underseparate cover a copy of "Smoke Rereen by Refr. Pittingill, which book iseridently being Democrats. sent out by the alleged Jeffermian being used as anti- new Deal campaign no doubt you have seen this book, material. l have no further Mel for it, so you can just throw it into an appropriate waste-basket. atleast one link in the chain will thus be broken With best personal wishes, l am Loyally yours, (miss) Catherine Drayton. Sent to how m norris Duluth Chamber of Commerce September 6, 1940 DULUTH, MINNESOTA 0.0.7 My dear Mr. Liscomb: q-P The President was delighted to re- ceive those especially fine trout caught during X the Lake Superior Trout Roundup, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He has noted the with interest all that you say in your letter golt of September third and wants you and your asso- ciates to know that you have his hearty thanks for giving him an opportunity to sit down to such an enjoyable dinner. Very sincerely yours, OF Riscomb II. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY C. F. Liscomb, Esq., President, Duluth Chamber of Commerce, Duluth, X Minnesota, es MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA C.F. LISCOMB, PRESIDENT H. W. ZINSMASTER, VICE PRES. J.D. MAHONEY, TREASURER S.E. ATKINS, VICE PRES. E.A. KEFGEN, VICE PRES. C.O. APPLEHAGEN, VICE PRES. Duluth Chamber of Commerce ached AN ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DULUTH, MINNESOTA 9/6/40 J. R. PRATT, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY & WAYNE KAKELA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY F.S. KEISER, TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER ROBERT H. SMITH, ASST. TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER HAROLD A. GRINDEN, SAFETY DIRECTOR September 3rd, 1940 BARKLEY SCHROEDER, PUBLICITY DIRECTOR F. E. GETZEN, BUSINESS OFFICE Thmosed My dear President Roosevelt: Knowing how thoroughly you enjoy fishing, it was our hope that you might have had the opportunity this summer of trying your skill at Lake Superior deep-sea trolling. However, since a visit here was impractical, and in order that you might still learn something of the delights of a Lake Superior Trout dinner, we have sent to Mrs. Nesbitt, for the Presidential table, trout you might have caught had your visit to the Minnesota Arrowhead Country materialized, These trout were caught today during the Lake Superior Trout Roundup, sponsored by our Junior Chamber of Commerce. Very truly yours, C.F. Liscomb President MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA M.M. Prus Study + DAVIS, J. Lionberger, Chairman of the Board, Security National Bank, St. Louis, Mo. Sept. 19, 1940. (Ack.) Sent a card case to the President. (Personally acknowledged by President.) br P.P.7 9-D Man Prus Study + September 18, 1940 P.P.7. Gentlemen: Many thanks in the President's behalf q-D for the books and papers which you were good enough to send to the President. I know that he will be glad to have them. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Department of Conservation, 124-128 Civil Courts Building, New Orleans, Louisiana. cd Hon. Frederic A. Delano Washington, D. C. Sept. 28, 1940 PPF 9-D Sends Rudolph Forster gift of necktie. Thinks he might like to show it to President although he may not want to wear one like it. Oct. 1, 1940, Presidential letter of thanks to Mr. Delano for gift of necktie. See - PPF 72 VW P.P.79 September 24, 1940 My dear Mr. Douglas: The President has asked me to express his thanks to you for those pictures you forwarded Pity to him through the courtesy of Miss Stiles. He is delighted to have these menentos of bygone days, and appreciates your thought of him. Very sincerely yours, M.A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY + Lindsay Douglas, Esq., Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. cd White House Washington, D. C. 6 Miss Panerast you c- H tures 00 me and askeu una oney DC 51ven to the President. Will you please have an acknowledgementsent to him, so he will know I followed through? Many thanks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ mal/tmb White House Washington, D. C. TXT Dear miss Le news for M. Paula ou Check Chambrul Thank these partice fer the Do you want to keep his you Sty collection ? I Panewast of ISSE believe sed subtotal edit of eld No valid mbd of To of - birth Yes .10 40th Street, - JSK be Washington, D.C. THE WHITE house thank p7 WASHINGTON September 21, 1940 Return Dear Missy: pictures 9- P Mr. Lindsay Douglas, a lawyer in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, sent these pic- H tures to me and asked that they be given to the President. Will you please have an ps acknowledgementsent to him, so he will know I followed through? Many thanks. bag mal/tmb White House Washington, D. C. P.P. Ritz q-P October 1, 1940 Dear Captain de Chambrun: Thank you ever so much for my copy of your book "I Baw France Fall". I have read it and enjoyed it Books enormously. The copy for the President has also been received and he is look- ing forward to reading it too. With my best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHAND x# Captain Rene de Chambrun, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Madison Avenue & 46th Street, New York, New York. mal/tmb White House Washington, D. C. Telegraphic Address "Rizcarlton" Telephone: Plaza 3-4600 Ritz-Carlton Hotel Madison Avenue & Forty Sixth Street, New York. September 24, 1940 Dear Miss LeHand: You will receive from William Morrow & Company an advance autographed copy of my book I SAW FRANCE FALL. A condensed version will appear in the Ladies' Home Journal in the October 10 and November 10 issues, and the book will be published on October 16. It was my privilege to inscribe the first auto- graphed copy for the President and I hope you will enjoy reading the story that I told you about when I reached Washington after my escape from Dunkerque. Very sincerely yours, Reui or (namony Miss Marguerite LeHand Secretary to the President White House Washington, D. C. Telegraphic Address acked activity Study "Rizcarlton" Telephone: Plaza 3-4600 Ritz Carlton Hotel Madisone Avenue & Forty Sixth Street, New York. September 24, 1940 Dear Mr. President: You will receive from William Morrow and Company the first printed copy of my book I SAW FRANCE FALL. A condensed version will appear in the Ladies' Home Journal in the October 10 and November 10 issues, and the book will be published on October 16. The book sets forth my personal experiences during this sad war which I was privileged to tell you about when I came to Washington after my escape from Dunkerque. This is why it gives me a great pleasure to ask you to please accept my first autographed copy. Respectfully yours, Revi de Chambing The Hon. Franklin Delano Roosevelt President of the United States White House Washington, D. C. MA Pres Study October 17, 1940 P.P. Gentlemen: This will acknowledge the receipt of 9-D and thank you for the copy of the book which you sent to the President recently. Please be as- sured that your courtesy is greatly appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Doubleday, Doran Book Shop, 436 Fifth Avenue at 39th Street, New York, N. Y. get T.A. October 23, 1940 TM P.P.7. My dear Mrs. Rairden: q-D The President has noted with interest your letter of October ninth and asks if you will please be good enough to express his thanks to Curtis Damrell for the gift to which you refer. He much appreciates the friendly thought which prompted this presentation and wants me to con- vey his cordial good wishes to Mr. Damrell and to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Ella Rairden, 112 South Maple Street, Bloomington, Indiana. mgs Oct. 9-40. whead + Hon. Pres. Franklish Roosevelt mr. Roosevelt. Enel osed you will P.P.F. find three emblems of G-D the democrat party made by Curtis Damrell a stud- ent of the Indiana school for XP.P.F. the Blind, curtes has some 9-A visi on we hope can be saved but he doesn't need vesion to make all kinds of animals and birds out paper tag of sacks from the food market and the little doos ter ro made from the inside of a Septon tea box. mls He is an admirer of yours and wishes you to have these 10/18/32.) with Honor and Respect. 112 So. maple at, mrs. Ella Rairden Be commington Ind. / arronhead + October 22, 1940 P.P.F. G-D My dear Mr. Davis: Your letter of October seventeenth has been received, and it was thoughtful of you to send the President the old arrow head you mention. He is deeply grateful for your XP.P.F. expression of confidence in his leadership and your prayers, and wants me to convey his best wishes to you. 9-A I am returning the letter you enclosed with the thought that you may want to keep it. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Patrick Davis, Esq., Cleveland, Mississippi. mls Enclosure. (A letter signed by the President dated 10/18/32.) ackingo and and miss OM 17 to president Rind sir I for out of my ink hed to write your Thas free sick lines, sik and make as in am, Emery drop of blood in my hody is sor our nixt president 2 shale Lay nothing asinst Mr flad to know that our country's surts have your nicekin He has said enough muself to prothat he is a my shallon man. The he has made to the people at this Time from himt he an dangerous useles mm. Instid country to he united he has done his Lest to conse woutle in amr ranks But your himist clear signed sound ability emot he hurt. with will stand, and you ant truth to the care, Sir my work Vings me in touch with all quites of people and L am glid to knowthat of Them is for you, The shallon language andfrimises of villike in enought disquist the most shallow minded mm. you like atree deep statesm Know and bustheques Anger tills your country what in muded to he dine, and does if right. and Vhinks to food The prople's goints apprite you hint noble work at the balas box in Iam amilimJines glid to Rnoutht a great munter of 2 The deep Thinkers of The grind op is yours note with usithing emmos hadian the shallon formises of the wilkie Conough said, Siri am younts sand you family have had 'A for years, A is a historical presiment as and It is an indian anon head that was found mthe spon where a large mummd stands that was pland merthe spot where andrew jacksm ins horm The minning was aruted about Mo years age, a grand 4m of the mam who cleared the plum for the grand mummind your its me, This is what it reads in high polished grand litters Onthis spot was horn andrew youtesum in month carolina march 15, 17671 Zo though how stranse people and WhmThis gramd mummer ms aruted about 30 years, smithearlina got angery and dulared that andrew youksm was not from in Ne, But mo horm in south Culima and eaised another mummd in sc Tryin to print that he instrum in se. But the offical words of the ease dulire that he was form in Netis true he lind in Se for a while But histonal proof proud Ne raised whis birth plus Where This first minimum us (w 3 — jacksm, you have the same homest manly In many wass you pun me in mind of nature jackson When a man notes for you Or such a mm as juksm washe is surine is notry for an hind able man, and not for a primiser Who is platoning and his country I Jam also hundry youthe priture ofa min who yhe us aline would note and and call in The proplets support you, and who had the emergency many you have Simetime aso, a mam from is a will read mm and what you might all a will say That posterity will ruard you as me of the Manual mind Say this he hirda catholisprine ablist and has presedents in anium history that your moral nature my pure I will now harm thes destruyed such mm adimion and close with a pease to proted you frimale goufuld 9 fear for my country mouthm pen or imk cantility anything should happent you a political insine min has done much harm look at treatistory of moble linden n This is full of you will he Ceur nix president and this Cinfidence is Jounded On sound reason p Patrik Davis Clamiland miss / not n / 1.0+10 pl.7 9-D October 24, 1940 My dear Miss Devidson: The President was glad indeed to re- celve those beautiful flowers which you pre- sented to him while in Wilmington on behalf 1977 of your Sewing Unit. He asks me to express his sincere thanks to everyone concerned. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Miss Elisabeth Davidson, 1 Supervisor, Seving Unit, 5th and West Street, Wilmington, Deleware. es Ret n as and Best Wishes P.9.7 p7 24, 1940 Colored 2040 Serving Unit behalf know that Elizabeth Davidson sending X pet 5th & West Supervisor Streets 9-3 , It ilmington, Delaware Y X The Dial Press, 432 Fourth Avenue, mgs New York, N. Y. n 11 n Press study P.9.7 p7 + October 24, 1940 Gentlemen: Many thanks in the President's behalf for the copy of "Days of Our Years". I know that that he will appreciate your courtesy in sending X pet the volume to him. 9-B Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY The Diah Press, 432 Fourth Avenue, mgs New York, N. Y. Days of our years acbel tudy They TO THE LITERARY EDITOR This is a complimentary copy from 10/21 24mg 3.840 THE DIAL PRESS Pres Ste Publication date Oct.25 uture $3.50 over Price tion, 24, 1940 AYS Please review this book as near publi- d on cation date as possible. : the g of We will appreciate proofs or copies Mr. ipt of of your reviews and comments. If a h you ciate can THE DIAL PRESS this ated. the 432 Fourth Avenue, New York e of is The Editors THE DIAL PRESS, INC. [ Dynamic America Press, M 381 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. they NOTICE TO REVIEWERS Pres & W E HAVE become the publishers of the future books of Pierre van Paassen and have taken over the publication of the new and enlarged edition, 24, 1940 the "Second World War Edition," of DAYS OF OUR YEARS. This new edition which will be published on October 25 contains, besides the entire text of the original edition, three new chapters consisting of approximately 30,000 words, the result of Mr. eipt of van Paassen's recent trip abroad. It is in itself a new and complete book and we would appreciate ch you your treating it as such. can Because of the importance and timeliness of this lated. new material, we have printed 100 copies of the special supplement for the exclusive use of B, book reviewers. The Editors THE DIAL PRESS, INC. Y Dynamic America Press, 381 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. / Pres Study 2 ppt Pres Study q.D October 24, 1940 Gentlemen: This will acknowledge the receipt of the copy of "Out of the Wilderness" which you forwarded to the President recently. I can assure you that your courtesy is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, that 9.B M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Dynamic America Press, M 381 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. mgs / Park Pres Study 7 October 24, 1940 q.B Prx Gentlemen: Many thanks for the copy of Colonel S Philippe Bunau-Varilla's book "Pron Panama to Verdun". I can assure you that the President much appreciates your courtesy in sending the volume to him. Very sincerely yours, X 1.07B M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Durrance & Company, Publishers, Drexel Building, Philadelphia, mgs Pennsylvania. From Panama to ferdan Music 1 WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE AUTHOR October 23, 1940 Col. Philippe Varilla Buneu. pp7. q-D My dear Mr. Dombrowsky: Many thanks, in the President's behalf, 6 for those souvenir campaign ties. I want to S assure you that he much appreciates the friendly XP.PF thought which prompted you to send them to him, q-c and that he is deeply conscious of this evidence XP.P.7, of your confidence in his leadership. G-T Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Max Dombrowsky, Esq., 912 Broadway, New York, 11. Y. get Music 1 October 23, 1940 pp7, q-D My dear Mr. Dombrowsky: Many thanks, in the President's behalf, 6 for those souvenir campaign ties. I want to S assure you that he much appreciates the friendly XP.PF q-c thought which prompted you to send them to him, and that he is deeply conscious of this evidence XP.P.7, G-T of your confidence in his leadership. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LoHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Max Dombrowsky, Esq., 912 Broadway, New York, N. Y. get Imperial Neckwear Company 912 BROADWAY NEW YORK, N. Y. ALgonquin 4-6756-7-8 6-4-4 Men's and Boy's Four in Hands Men's and Boy's Bow Ties Leather and Leatherette Bows Aug. 30, 1940 The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, Pres. of the United States White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: I am taking the liberty of mailing you one half dozen of Roosevelt campaign ties. If you feel that these ties can be of any use to any of the Democratic leaders, I will be glad to supply them free of charge. Hoping that this campaign will meet with a tremendous success to our party, I remain Yours respectfully. Max Dombrowsky max Dombrowsloy MD:MG 912 Broadway New York City pet Dia RAWIN, BOTEIN & MACRAY Oop q-D October 28, 1940 YORK My dear Mr. Diamond: The President has asked ne to thank October you for your courtesy in sending him the + par q.R 1940 group of recordings to which you refer in 1450 to 450 White House your Letter of recent date. He appreciates your friendly thought of him. Very sincerely yours, that you might be both interested and amused by the group, of special and timely recordings which are contained in the accom- M. the Leiland panying parcel, and PRIVATE SECRETARY, taking the liberty of sending it to you. t with sentiments of respect and esteem, I 900, Jim Diamond, Esq., Cordially yours 598 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. es ached DIAMOND, RABIN, BOTEIN & MACKAY 10/20/40 is MILTON DIAMOND BENJAMIN J. RABIN BERNARD BOTEIN 598 MADISON AVENUE CHARLES POLETTI DAVID MACKAY SAMUEL YAMIN COUNSEL GEORGE J. WISE BENJAMIN POLLACK JEROME H. ADLER NEW YORK RUDOLF M. LITTAUER LEOPOLD V. EASTMAN NATHAN TANEN TELEPHONE PLAZA 5-5300 SIDNEY A. DIAMOND CABLE ADDRESS- MILDIAMOND, N.Y. October 4, 1940 Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt The White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: It occurred to me that you might be both -12 interested and amused by the group of special and timely recordings which are contained in the accom- panying parcel, and I am, therefore, taking the liberty of sending it to you. With sentiments of respect and esteem, I am, Cordially yours Think aliaint L p.7. Trlephone Pres Study Press Study + November 2, 1940 the 4- Gentlemen: Permit me, please to acknowledge the receipt of and thank you for the copy of X 103 10 3 ADVANCES IN NEW YORK CITY'S HEALTH. I can assure you that the President will be glad to have the volume. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Department of Health, 128 Worth Street, New York, N.Y. mls nma Crimpain Crlephmie Pres Study q-D P November 5, 1940 WEST IOWA My dear Mr. Daubendiek: Permit me, please, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of October twenty- seventh, which will be made available to the President. Meanwhile, I want to assure you that your courtesy in sending him a copy of your book is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY W. H. Daubendiek, Esq., West Bend, Iowa. mdg W. H. Daubendiek. West Bend. Iowa. Ocks - study ETER EULBERG, Com. Mgr. W. H. DAUBENDIEK, Sec.-Treas. C. H. DAUBENDIEK, Asst. Sec.-Treas. LETHA DAUBENDIEK, Auditor EXCHANGES West Joma Telephone Company Alton Anita AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK $300,000 Calumet Principal Office, Remsen, Joma Marcus Quimby OUR SLOGAN: "SERVICE FIRST" Remsen Sutherland WEST BEND, IOWA West Bend October 27. 40. act Hon Franklin D. Roosevelt President. bore Washington. D. C. Dear Mr President. Enclosed find a book" War If is Hell" written by me at my own expense, which I have sent pretty well over Iowa to the Banks. Please do not think there is any one or any organization which induced me to write this book. There are many Millions of people here who do not have any opportunity to know the truth about Europe, They have never lived there ( I was in business there two Years) and in the middle west 53 years here in the good old U.S. then why should I hesitate to write this book. It is based upon close observation and actual experience. There can not possibly belasting peace in Europe untill there is consolidation of the European states into a UNITED STATES OF EUROPE, and real friendship and square dealing. This little book explains in detail andgives reasons which can not be contraverted succesfully. More Bombing Planes for Europe and more Gun Boats sent there from here will NOT do it. Age old injustice must be righted. A new deal is in the making, The age old enmety between France and Germany has allways been propelled by Brittish interests. we here in the United states of America are only interested in good amiable trade relations and should take no sides with their own neighborly relations. We have had our troubles years ago between the North and the south what would have happened if there would have been a permament devision ? My Booklett explains why Europe MUST consolidate at this time. It should have happened in 1917, then the present strife would have been avoided. we would perhaps be 75 Billions to the good. The Western Hemisphere is safe so long as there is orderly trade relations. Please accept this book with my compliments, I only wish it could be read by your entire official familie. Yours very truly W. H. Daubendiek. West Bend. Iowa. 2n achogid / mpk pr.7. 9-D of November 7, 1940 Dear Mr. Davis: Please accept my thanks for your letter + of October thirty-first, and while the President greatly appreciates your willingness to present pr.7, him with a painting of himself, he does not feel q-p P justified in asking you to make such a sacrifice. He will, therefore, leave the decision to your own judgment. I regret, however, to advise you that because of the unusually heavy pressure of his official business, the President has been obliged to greatly curtail the writing of personal letters. In the circumstances, therefore, it will not be possible to write the tribute to Lincoln, which you request. x169 Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President + Mr. Vachel Davis, Minartis Studio, Eldorado, Illinois. wdh.cws 99. (over) urusno gee, vaca ? 'LA achig'd VACHEL DAVIS Mr. Hossett to finish and nds congrats on , advising that MINARTIS STUDIO inter-office ELDORADO, ILLINOIS iving approval. October Thirty-first 1940 Hon. Stephen T. Early, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Early: Would the President accept a painting of himself, presented to him by the artist? All of my life I have been an admirer of Lincoln, and I firmly believe that when history records the life of President Roosevelt, --his greatness, his tenderness, his humanitarian acts, his championing of the welfare of the masses against the greedy money powers that seek to wield the whip on both Congress and the President, --he will occupy a place next to Lincoln in the admiration and love of his people. The late Governor Henry Horner, of Illinois, who was a close personal friend of President Roosevelt, and a great admirer of Lincoin, favored me with a personal letter paying his tribute to Abraham Lincoln. T wonder if it is at all possible for President Roosevelt to pay his tribute in a few lines to Mr. Lincoln, that I might have it to frame and hang beside that of Governor Horner's? I would treasure same very very highly, because of my great admirati of Mr. Roosevelt and t at of Lincoln both. insure gee, exaca (over) 1 k 2n 'LA acleg VACHEL DAVIS on. Stephen T. Early MINARTIS STUDIO as to finish and ELDORADO, ILLINOIS ends congrats on -2- .0, advising that .s inter-office I realize this is an unusual request of a man giving approval. as great and as busy as our President, --but Mr. Lincoln often took the time in the trying hours of the Civil War, to write a personal missive where he felt to do SO. Mr. Gutzon Borglum, great sculptor of Lincoln, has honored me with a small Lincoln head by him, the great grandson of Mr. Lincoln has sent me his greetings and good wishes, --and I do hope that it is possible for President Roosevelt to pay his tribute, if only in a few brief words, signed by himself. Vould also, appreciate knowing about the painting of the President, mentioned at the first of this letter. Thanking you, I am Yours very truly, Vachel Lavis 'Soal Miner Artist' gee, vaca (over) 2n 'LA achegid Singarely your miner Vachle Davis THE WHITE HOUSE 711/12/40. WASHINGTON as to finish and ends congrats on 0, advising that fections S inter-office arcel may be if necessary. FOR President Rossevelt giving approval. Viv Please deliver to Union FROM 81 S.HIGHST X Dutch Candy and Ice Cream, Inc. STUDIO COLUMBUS, OHIO Station just leaves. before he Box of candy put on the train for the President. Columbus Ohio Oct 12, 1940. pr.,7 q-D 999 insured gee, vaca (over) 20 mpk GRAHAM Middle THE WHITE HOUSE Novemb othellist WASHINGTON as to finish and Wrote ends congrats on color 0, advising that reele CONTENTS-Confections S inter-office Postmaster: This parcel may be the P: opened for inspection if necessary. giving approval. memo FOR President Rossevelt SEE - Please deliver to Union ISHIH H'S IS FROM X Dutch Candy and Ice Cream, Inc. STUDIO Statun just leaves before he COLUMBUS, OHIO Box of candy put on the train for the President. Columbus Ohio Oct 12, 1940. pp.,7 q-D to 99. inspro gee, care (over) 2n achigid mpk GRAHAM, Robert R. Middletown, New York November 7, 1940 Wrote to Mr. Kannee enclosing a wood sample for President's approval as to finish and color for the drawing table which is being made for the President. Extends congrats on reelection. -- Mr. Kannee sent a telegram to Mr. Graham on Nov. 11, 1940, advising that the President thinks both finish and color are excellent. -- Attached is inter-office memo of 11/6/40 re this, and President's note to Mr. Kannee of 11/9/40 giving approval. SEE - P.P.F. 5809 P. P.P.F. F. 9-L 99. (oner) insure gee, vaca 16 2n 'LA achigid % D Itudy 7 mg / Michario read. on Train + STATE RDOM November 14, 1940 Thank P.P.7. 1 G-D by M.A.L. signature My dear Governor Davey: P.F. (50 The President was delighted to l receive those beautiful flowers. He asks xp.P7. me to express his sincere appreciation of my 9-7 the friendly thought which prompted you to send them to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY X Honorable Martin L. Davey, Kent, Ohio. mls 799, (oner) misro gee, vala 1 k 2n 'LA achy d Press Itudy 7 ? may my STAFF ROOM Iness in sending the President an Thank or 8. 1940 Z be M.A.L. signature P.F. he P.T.L. JR el my this be aggreeiature in with Ang 11 to his. 7 Very electrely yours, I du PREPARE - J Street, Ballywood 799. (over) murco gee, vaca % 1 a 2n achogid Pross Itudy 7 my BROWN, C. S. Everett, Wash,, Nov. 20, 1940. The President thanked him for his thoughtfulness in sending the President an original drawing. November Into 1 by SEE P.P.F. 7090 P.P.F. P. he Name Name 9-D el La the y sag 11 to No. Very sincerely yours, I E. 4. 2 799. (oner) musco gee, Okla 1 a 2n 'LA achegid % Press study 7 mg TAX Rovember 12. y 1940 D November 8, 1940 7 S Sear W. Dage: by Your by the the for him No Gentlemen: in al of Many thanks in the President's PPF. q-D my behalf for the Seventh Anniversary Edition xp.p.7. XP. of your publication. I can assure you 9-P that he appreciates your courtesy in send- ing it to him. Very sincerely yours, N. A. Leillard PRIVATE SECRETARY M.A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Dogs, J 2103 Broadway, Daily Variety, 1708-10 Vine Street, Hollywood, California. mls 799. (over) musko gee, Okla 1 a 20 'LA achigid % Press study 7 Re: November 12, 1940 2103 P.O.7 Sent the 9-D D y My dear Mr. Dege: Is Cherckee by Your letter has been received by the President, and he asks me to thank you very the much indeed for your courtesy in sending him the original copy of your "Historic Eastern Oklahoma". He wants you to know that he is 'al grateful for your friendly thought of him. With reference to that part of your letter concerning the book you are writing my about Will Rogers, I am glad to send you the X enclosed card which the President has signed for you. IN Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand re PRIVATE SECRETARY Phil. S. Dege, R 2103 West Broadway, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Enclosure. mje 799. 2103 W, Broadway, (over) musko gee, Okla 1n in - 411 achy d Re: Phil. S. Dege, 2103 West Broadway, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Sent the President the original copy of "Historic Eastern Oklahoma" y which he compiled. Is a member of the Cherokee tribe and appreciates what the President has done for them. be Is at present "compiling a memorial book in honor of Will Rogers"; the has signatures of prominent California and Oklahoma friends, as well as the Rogers family and would like to forward the "sheepskins to Washington and would be very proud" if the President would sign it. 'al 11/12/40. my N re e 799. 2103 W, Broadway, (over) musko gee, Okla ent the Pres. the orig. copy of "Historic stern Oklahoma" which he compiled. Is a misko gee, Okla 10-30-40.112 40, 11-12-98 achy d member of the Cherokee tribe & apprs what the Pres. has done for them. Is at present "compiling a memorial book klin D. Roose weet, in honor of Will Rogers"; has signatures Or prominent Calif. & Okla. friends, as well as the Rogers family & would like to forward shrugton, D.C. the "sheepskins to Wash. and would be very proud" if the Pres. would sign it. f am mailing you"Historic Frere un the original copy by of Eastern Okla, compiled the myself. It is an It pression and of highest esteem, friendship loyal support that some of your many frien de in Eastern Okla. including the cherokee tribe of which Iam proud to he an member by blood. feel for you. we wish to assure you of our Con timed loyalty and pray for many more years of your uise gue dance. Respectfully yours Phil, s. Dege. 11 "Durlakie C.T. Rollno. 23,799. 2103 W, Broadway, (over) musko gee, Okla Hon, Frauklin D. Roose velt, gee, musko Okla 11-12-98 10-30-40, achy d Dear mr Roosevelt, Washington, D.C. herewith the original copy am mailing of Eastern Okla, compile by myself. It is an It pression of the highest esteem, friendship and loyal support that some of your many frien de in Eastern Okla. including the cherokee tribe of which 9am proud to he an member by blood. feel for you. we wish to assure you of our Con timed loyalty and pray for many more years of your uise gue dance, Respectfully yours Phil, s. Dege C.T. C. Rollno. 23,799. 2103 W, Broadway, (over) musko gee, Okla P,S, at present I am compeling a memorial brok in honor of the late Will Rogers. Have the signatures of his most prominent California and Oklahoma friends, in cluding the members of the Okla, will Rogers Commission, and members of the Rogero family. I nould like to forward, the sheepskins to washington and hould be very proud if you nould Rign it. 12 TRANSLATOR'S SUMMARY OF COMMUNICATION Language in which written: Date of communication: French November 16, 1940 State Addressed to: pp.7 The President 7.1-14-41 Name and address of writer: Abbe Demurger Verosvres S. et U. + the France q-B Substance of statements made by the writer: He is sending to the President his book "Que Dieu est bon!" (How Good God Is), which has been blessed by the Pope and highly recommended. He feels that it will do much good in the U.S. and Canada if published there. He will give the President all rights of translation and publication. He has another book, also blessed by the Pope, which is entitled "Dieu et 388 infinies perfections" (God and His Infinite Perfections). As soon as a reply to this letter 18 received, he will send the second book, which he would like to have published in English. It will be easy to find a translator at the 'amholic University in Washing- ton. Request made in communication: The President is asked to have these books translated and published. Remarks: Enclosure: circular recommending the fixst book: "God and His Infinite Perfections". 12 Library + Enventor 29, 1940 My 1 door Durine Print case y The received November 15, 1940 PP7. of wough 9-D to My dear Mrs. Denman: friendly It was indeed thoughtful of you to send those lovely paintings to the President. He was greatly pleased to receive them, and asks me to convey his sincere thanks to you. Very sincerely yours, Erm. Dowde, M. A. LeHand Bireet, PRIVATE SECRETARY Ren Mrs. William Denman, Pacific House, Treasure Island, California. fs 12 Library + November 19, 1940 100 West 74 p.7.7. New York, November My dear Mrs. Davis: q-D D The President has received your let- ter of November second and thanks you very x282 much indeed for the flag. He has noted with a for your interest all that you say and wants you to know that he is most grateful for the friendly You to spirit which prompted you to present it to him. is Very sincerely yours, May it M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Faithfully, + annie Davis Mrs. Annie Davis, 100 West 74th Street, New York, N. Y. mls Davis. mls 100 West 74 Street New York, N. Y. November 2, 1940. Dear President Roosevelt: Please accept this flag as a mascot for your re-election next Tuesday. You will no doubt be interested to note that this flag was presented to my husband, a Civil War veteran, when he was honorably discharged in 1864. May it bring you success and good health - that is my sincere prayer for your safety and all good luck. Faithfully, annie Davis Mrs. Annie Davis. Best mishrs MR. CHARLES WALLACE DAVIS T.A. L November 12, 1940 M.novis m My dear Mr. Davis: The pictures which you were kind enough to send the President have been received and I want to thank you ever so much, in his behalf, p.p.7. for your thought of him. He greatly appreciates your good wishes. G-D Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Charles Wallace Davis, Esq., 133 S. Graham Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. fs 12 DP But wiches MR. CHARLES WALLACE DAVIS T.A. J November 12, 1940 M.novir m novis My dear Mr. Davis: The pictures which you were kind enough to send the President have been received and I want to thank you ever so much, in his behalf, P.P.7. for your thought of him. He greatly appreciates your good wishes. q-D Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Charles Wallace Davis, Esq., 133 S. Graham Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. fs AP T.A. J November 12, 1940 m novis My dear Mr. Davis: The pictures which you were kind enough to send the President have been received and I want to thank you ever so much, in his behalf, P.P.7. for your thought of him. He greatly appreciates q-D your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Charles Wallace Davis, Esq., 133 S. Graham Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. fs 12 AP Library y November 28, 1940 p.p.7. & 9- My dear Mrs. Deagovich: The President and Mrs. Roosevelt have received your letter of November eighth and have asked me to thank you ever so much for your kind- ness in sending the framed needlework to them. They much appreciate your good wishes. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Helen Deagovich, 142 Franklin Avenue, Aligrippa, Pennsylvania. mgs 12 DP and 142 Franklin are aligippe Pa. nov., 8,1940 My dear President and Mrs. Roosence It g ires me greatpleasure 7 to present this little token which means a great deal to our great nation which I am also one of those that are united in this land. Thad started to embroidery our Flag before y on were elected for a third term. I had confidence in your mls AP May God bless you re election, also the rest of and your family and my family and the rest of hope that he will lead tenanto- including the writer you as-wellas ournation of this letter, who is God Bless America Mrs. Grace Pappas in our Hope you willenjoy apartment of three families. it and treasure it I wish you and Mrs. Roosebell also the rest of the family Thank you a great success and hope Mrs. Helen Dragovid that your dreams will all come trues, Just aswe are hoping for our dream 12 DP MR. NORRIS: TA, Can you tell me, pls., if Mrs. Dragovich sent in a flag? (framed needlework) 18, 1940 Reed and sent to Library avb 11-9-40 mcVicker. 7 My dear Mrs. de Martinez: Your kind note of congratulations has been received and I can assure you that the President is deeply grateful for your friendliness, which you have expressed in such a gracious way. It was most thoughtful of you to send the copies of your publications to which you refer. Thank you in the President's behalf for your courtesy. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Maria Cadilla de Martinez, Avenida Escolar No. 5, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. mls PP pp.7 TA, 9 19 November 28, 1940 7 My dear Mrs. de Martinez: Your kind note of congratulations has been received and I can assure you that the President is deeply grateful for your friendliness, which you have expressed in such a gracious way. It was most thoughtful of you to send the copies of your publications to which you refer. Thank you in the President's behalf for your courtesy. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Mrs. Maria Cadilla de Martinez, Avenida Escolar No. 5, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. mls Ock P DRA. MARÍA CADILLA DE MARTÍNEZ AVENIDA ESCOLAR NO. 5 ARECIBO, PUERTO RICO 7, 1940 November 13, 1940 Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: I have felt a very deep emotion of gratitude to our Lord for hearing my prayers and making your reelection become a fact. As I told you in previous letter, I have a full confidence in your leadership and no doubt that our Nation, under it, will pre- serve our dearest and sacred rights. I glad- ly offer you my personal services to preserve these rights, May God help you in such hard and delicate task. As a token of my sincere admiration please y accept three of my latest books which I am send- ing you by parcel post. Very respectfully, di Maria Cadilla de Martinez Dr. th esident loca arma- Copy of Translator's statement and inscription. HCS PR:LAW 11/25/40 RA & November 27, 1940 Ambassador, Buenos Aires. H. PP7 November 28, 1940 q-D by door Ur. Bellowers October 2, 1940, the President, the the organ of Dr. Juan A, Dominguez, the bonk Julio A. Roca National Institute of Botany and Pharmacology, Buenos Aires. mored that our- Five copies of a publication entitled xort Londres Cuartel General Europeo with an autograph inscription to the President in the handwriting of the sender, Dr. Juan A. Dominguez of the Julio A. Roca National Institute of Botany and Pharma- cology of Buenos Aires. Copy of Translator's statement and inscription. HCS PR:LAW 11/25/40 RA Detroit, Rossevelt PPF INFOR, Buywood Saw plt 20 to is be taking included T.A. in his of of ship so models. the President 1 9-D November 28, 1940 See My dear Mr. DeBower: Permit me, please, to acknowledge the receipt of and thank you for the copy of the book which you sent to the President recently. You may be assured that your cour- tesy is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Ed. DeBower, Esq., Schuyler, Nebraska. mls Detroit, Roosevelt Hashington Art PPF Commissioner 18. Issa LEPOW, Raymond J., New York, N.Y. Nov. 4, 1940. Writes he is taking the liberty of forwarding to the President a miniature Arab Dhow to be included in his collection of ship models. December 4a 1940 PSF See P.P.F.223 Respect Ally referred to ment. The flag has been retained the State Department for pp.7 br here. 9-D 16, A. PRIVATE SECRETARY rod g 11/12/40 Victoria Duran de Arange, San Salvador, Villa Granada, Calle Poniante No. 27, KL Salvador, Central America. Pres. in this country on a visity.congratulates C.A., the and says Senda she Pres. is a flag of the republic of Salvador, on re-alection. At PPF 16 1040 December 4, 1940 p.a.70 Respectfully referred to the State Department for acknowledg- ment. The flag has been retained here. M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY mdg 11/12/40 Victoria Duran de Arango, Villa Granada, 7 Calle Poniente No. 27, San Salvador, xpp.7 X El Salvador, Central America. Sends Pres. a flag of the republic of Salvador, C.A., and says she is in this country on a visit; congratulates the Pres. on re-election. ) at 17 PPF December 16, 1940 President 9-D My dear Mr. Davis: The President is very appreciative of your kind thought in giving him that old check for his collection. He is indeed glad to have it and has asked me to convey his sincere thanks and best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY yrs. Hoping Dexter P. C. Davis, Esq., 534 Lenox Avenue, Detroit, elections Michigan. eke Defter very thely. 534-Levop ave, Detrois mich. Mary Detroit, Mich., M.H.A. Rossevely., 10th/940. Itashington, D.S. Mr. Presiders:- Jam enclosing an old Check with a Stamp that was used on all checks, its., after the Pivis Har. I also love another, I have sould them for past 40 yrs. Hoping you will add this to your collections Ibeg to remain. on yours very truly Depter D.P.Davio. 534-Leuop are, Mark 60 Detrois mich. Sent to have I December 16, 1940 ppt 6 My dear Mr. Dorsey: q-D The President has received your letter and thanks you very much for those fine potatoes, grown on your own farm. He appreciates your kind thought in sending them to him and wants you and the members of your family to know that he is grateful indeed for your friendly Christmas greetings. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY t James Henry Dorsey, Esq., Route 1, Box 55, Easton, Maine. mdg Hut 54 December 16, 1940 6 My dear Mr. Cliff: This will acknowledge the receipt of your note transmitting a communication from Mr. James Henry Dorsey. A letter has been sent to Mr. Dorsey direct thanking him for those fine Maine potatoes which he was good enough to send to the President, and you may be assured that your courtesy in the matter is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, H. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Burt E. Cliff, Esq., Mars Hill, Maine. es 54 most his m James H Donsey aslc it 12-2 may 6 Eastor more green moitors Pattors let me no if June Care Beat then my family wish you and your family many cohrestmass your tuly James Hemy Dorsey Easter more Aroustauts ba RFPI But 55 Easton maine Anaslank lauty 6 my Dear Hanklin D Rooserelt I am sending you Baxaf my am Raising of (Potator) Patton grow am my Januar in Easton main am Birt bliff futlyer of Canada a good old Canada volanteer Demicrat of canada and in and my family wish you and your family many cohrestmass your tuly James Henry Dorsey Easter more Aroustauts ba RFPI But 55 CHEMICALS BURT E. CLIFF FERTILIZERS ALBATROS GRANULAR & BURT CLIFF'S SPECIAL Office, Mars Hill, Maine, Phone 110 MARS HILL, MAINE Residence, Centreville, N. B., Phone 65-2 CENTREVILLE, N. B. acle -16 This is a clipping taken from a small New Brunswick paper, published in Hartland, just a few miles below where I live. It is written by a man 84 years old, who sells Cleanall and Eureka Soap. The sender of these potatoes is very anxious to send them to you, and his own letter is enclosed. Cordially Burt E. yours Cliff, Hall Mars Hill, Maine. trey STREET & SMITH PUBLICATIONS INCORPORATED Pros Study SEVENTY-NINE SEVENTH AVENUE . NEW YORK, N.Y. ack December 6, 1940 P.P.7. 12/23/400 + q-D Sir: In the hope that you may enjoy reading this as a relaxation, we are sending you a copy of our latest DETECTIVE STORY ANNUAL. This represents a selection from the best detective stories of the year. Its main purpose is to relax, stimulate, amuse -- to divert one's mind from the happenings of these hectic days. XPP.7. If the book serves this purpose for you, we do hope you will take a few moments of your 9-B time to tell us SO, Respectfully, DETECTIVE STORY ANNUAL Wm. J. de Grouchy Grueby December 23, 1940 My dear Mr. de Grouchy: Many thanks in the President's behalf for the "Detective Story Annual" to which you refer in your letter of December sixth. I can assure you that he will much appreciate your friendly thought in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY William J. de Grouchy, Esq., c/o Street & Smith Publications, 79 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York. ada (ONGJIOS' reoucio ge) gobA of of poor* V Yes MG Unp two 048/- of DP Stownom December 27, 1940 São Paulo, Brazil. pl7, 9-19 Butter Sincer State Received December 13, 1940, diose the President, Be Dr. Leoncio de Queiroz, X P.P.7 and 1629 Rua Haddock Lobo, 9.B Years São Paulo. The writer sends the President a copy of his book Ailments of Nursing Babies and Their Treatment, with an inscription in his hand- writing. The Consular Officer in charge is requested to thank the sender on behalf of the President. : Copy of Translator's A true - statement of book. 811.001 Roosevelt Publications (Queiroz, Leoncio de) PR:LAW 12/26/40 RA C NCA stowed origi- nak l the 1 Storeroom 7 December 27, 1940 P.P.7. My dear Bette: 9-D Your kindness in sending the President those drawings is very much appreciated by him. He asks me to thank you for your thought of him and to send you his best wishes for a Happy New Year. Very sincerely yours, M. As LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY x Bette Joyce Derington, 225 W. Walnut Street, Enid, Oklahoma. get P the 1 Stanoom 2 7 December 30, 1940 P.P.7 q-D My dear Mr. Davison: Thank you in the President's behalf for the picture which you were good enough to send to him. He appreciates your kind thought and wants me to convey his best wishes to you for the coming year. Very sincerely yours, Leised M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY C. L. Davison, Esq., P. 0. Box 99, West Los Angeles, California. edb Mother Pros Study + December 18, 1940 9-D 0 My dear Lieutenant de Forest: The President thanks you very much for the copy of THE SIDE BOY. He asks me to express his most cordial appreciation to you and to the members of your staff for your friendly thought in sending the publication to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Lieutenant William J. de Forest, Chaplain U. S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School, West 135th Street and North River, New York, New York. bk T T TA. 4 4 q-D December 26, 1940 Gentlemen: Thank you very much for the flag. The President is grateful indeed for your friendly thought in sending it to him. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Dargan, Whitington & Conner, Inc., Ground Floor Hurt Building, Atlanta, Georgia. get T THE WHITE Sent to house part) December 30, 1940 Gentlemen: The President wants me to express his sincere appreciation of your kind thought in sending him that box of celery, and to ex- tend his best wishes to you for the New Year. Very sincerely yours, M. A. LeHand PRIVATE SECRETARY Green Brothers, X Denver, Colorado. ada Continued ... THE WHITE HOUSE ach file WASHINGTON 12/30/40 awa THE GREEN Wazee Market Denver, Colo. Green Bros. BLISHED 1887 - WHOLESALERS 'y 3, 1941 Green Bros Filledont ciling TELEPHONE TAbor semited 2221 Denver, Colo. Thank for box of celery. for 1/9/41 of Letter of December 3. famous Pascal a card "Compliments presented by Avenue, N.W., his family could products or del- have wondered if icious Pascal Celery? dent before and other have ever tasted i, I would like to . Our Senators, Adams vis know that it is not equalled any where at any price in the U.S. You can eat several stalks of this Celery with no bad effects whatever. Certain doctors recommend it very highly for nervous people. If you will just glance at the enclosed circulars, you will realize why Green Brothers Celery has become the national delicacy. Continued ... file THE GREEN BROS. Wazee Market FRUIT AND PRODUCE COMPANY Denver, Colo. Those Green Bros. TELEPHONE TAbor established 1887 pickip JOBBERS -- WHOLESALERS January 3, 1941 Filledont celery & candied for 1/9/41 Miss M. A. Le Hand Private Secretary of The Honorable President Roosevelt White House Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Le Hand: Thank you for your nice letter of December 3. But in the crate of Green Bros. famous Pascal Celery was an envelope containing a card "Compliments of the Denver Chamber of Commerce" presented by W. P. Redding, 1701 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. Surely the President and his family could not eat all of the different food products or del- icacies, that are sent him, and I have wondered if he has ever had a taste of our delicious Pascal Celery? I know I have sent it to the President before and other friends have done the same thing. I wonder if you, yourself, have ever tasted our Pascal Celery? If you haven't, I would like to send a taste with our compliments. Our Senators, Adams and Johnson, and also Lawrence Lewis know that it is not equalled any where at any price in the U.S. You can eat several stalks of this Celery with no bad effects whatever. Certain doctors recommend it very highly for nervous people. If you will just glance at the enclosed circulars, you will realize why Green Brothers Celery has become the national delicacy. Continued THE GREEN BROS. Wazee Market FRUIT AND PRODUCE COMPANY Denver, Colo. Those Green Bros. TELEPHONE TAbor 2221 ESTABLISHED 1887 JOBBERS -- WHOLESALERS January 3, 1941 Miss M. A. Le Hand Page 2 I am enclosing a card, and if you will drop it into a mail box, it will bring you a taste of our Celery with our compliments, which we will consider a great favor if you will accept. One of our employees was talking about what a wonderful person and etc. you were, and I asked her where she knew you. She said, she read about you in the Saturday Evening Post. Ac-celery-atingly yours, Gred Juen THOSE GREEN BROTHERS Fred J Green FJG:RLC enc Instructions HOW TO RETAIN CRISPNESS AND FLAVOR 1. Leave parchment paper around the celery. 2. Wrap all in large, damp or wet cloth. Dosender's Not Overlook Card 3. Keep in refrigerator or cool place. 4. If kept unwrapped the moisture is drawn from the celery. 5. Don't expose to the air. PASCATE 6. If after keeping for some time, celery be- comes limp, place in cold water for several hours to restore crispness. Those GREEN BROS. DENVER, COLO. UNIQUE GIFTS ONE OF BOX SWVN for Future Reference What are the express charges? sa 10 dius is 10R021 S3h SHILL Pall Add to the cost of $1.35 per bunch, 35c ex- press charge for one bunch, total $1.70. For 2 or 3 bunches see table by states below. Note saving in express charges if order- ing more than one bunch. Ask us for rates for Canada and Honolulu. Two Three STATE Bunch Bunches STATE Two Three Bunch Buncher Alabama 40 60 Nebraska Arizona 35 35 48 72 Nevada Arkansas 52 79 35 45 New Hampshire California 54 80 57 85 Colorado New Jersey 50 75 35 50 New Mexico Connecticut 41 50 52 79 New York Delaware 51 75 51 77 Dist. of Col'mbia North Carolina. 48 72 48 72 Florida North Dakota 35 47 53 80 Ohio Georgia 40 60 45 68 Oklahoma Idaho 35 40 47 71 Illinois Oregon 49 85 35 50 Indiana Pennsylvania 46 70 37 55 Iowa Rhode Island 54 35 80 40 Kansas South Carolina 50 35 75 35 Kentucky South Dakota 35 45 38 55 Louisiana Tennessee 40 38 60 55 Maine Texas 58 35 50 85 Maryland Utah 48 72 35 63 Chevy Chase Vermont 68 92 52 79 Massachusetts 53 80 Virginia 48 72 Michigan 39 55 Washington 57 Minnesota 85 35 50 West Virginia 42 Mississippi 63 38 55 Missouri Wisconsin 35 50 35 Montana 40 Wyoming 35 35 48 72 Honolulu Canada ? hund but 2 or one Honolulu. bunch. us T for Two NEEN ess 10 the cost for one a by states if below order rate BROS. We like Royal Rocky Mountain Rainbow Trout, fresh, crisp, delicious-"Ready for the Pan," size 91/2" to 10½. These Rainbow beauties are caught today, COLO. shipped today, arrive tomorrow or next day-iced, guaranteed fresh arrival. are of the 35c charges? ex- $1.70. YES Please ship by fast Railway Express to Following: at once: or to Arrive NAME ADDRESS ONE DELUXE BOX OF WILD RAINBOW TROUT, $3.00, Express Prepaid ONE DELUXE BOX LUSCIOUS GIANT PEARS, $1.95, Express Prepaid. Charge to my account, mail invoice to me. Check enclosed for $ NAME GREEN BROS. DELUXE FRUITS ADDRESS - Giant Bleaks MESSAGE ON CARD BROS If not ordering today, RETAIN for future mailing. You will order later. GREEN UNIQUE GIFTS Postage No Will Be Paid Postage Stamp Necessary by If Mailed in the Addressee United States BUSINESS REPLY CARD FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 318, SEC. 510 P.L.&R. DENVER. COLO. Green Bros. Fruit and Produce Co. 12th Street, at Wazee Denver, Colo.