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1194 April 19, 1946 Dear Mr. Shain: The President has asked me to ac- knowledge your letter to him of March 5th, which he has read with much interest. I am mighty sorry to have to give you an unfavorable reply in response to your request to see the President. He has been so unusually busy during these past few months that it has become necessary for him to limit his engagements to those pertaining to the most urgent and official matters. I feel sure you will realize the situation, and will understand why it is not possible for him to make appointments of a personal nature just at this time. with best wishes, I am Very sincerely yours, MATTHEW J. CONNELLY Secretary to the President. rlk # Mr. William D. Shain, Chief Steward, S.S. SAMUEL W. WILLISTON, c/o Agwi Lines, S.S. Co., Pier 34, North River, New York, New York. rlk