Memorandum from President Harry S. Truman to Douglas Orr, Richard Dougherty, and the Commission on the Renovation, with Attachment

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September 18, 1951 Memorandum for: Mr. Orr Mr. Dougherty The Commission on Renovation of the Executive Mansion From: The President I am enclosing you copy of a report which has come to me from Mr. Winslow. I think he is exactly right and I wish you would see to it that the house is not used for any purpose until we can occupy it. If it is used, as suggested in the memo- randum, it is sure to be damaged please don't let that happen. CONTINED