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Before allowing it to become a political proJect, however vall ­In tended , my wire and I would rather erect this portrait aooewhere i n the nation ourselvoa, pay ing all ocate. Hra . Martineau ie well able to do th1a, oince her father, t he l ate George F, Baker, l'lew ~ork Banker, made 1t poaai ble for her to do t hings or th l a naturo . Tbl& , however, would ma ke the project a t oo personal one and ia not , 1 think, the proper solution.

llould It be pooalblo, l·lra . Roosevelt, to meet wi th you aomet l rne for a complete d1scuso1on , at which meeting I could hear a nd bo able to incorporate your views. I am not sure of your &ddroaa at the mocent ard 1 shall flret t r y the Villaee.

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Mr. James Roosevelt 137 South Doheny

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Dear Jimmy:

August 27, 1945

Enclosed find the letter about which I spoke to you, written by my son. Iou will note the top bas been cut off. That is where it was torn before we knew what it contained.

Kindest regards.

Gli:b Enc .

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Mre . Franklin Delano Vlhite House Washington D. c.

Roosevelt

My dear Wrs. Rooseve l t ,

6ol N. Beverly Dr, Beverlr HtllsJ. ca11t . April 3, 194'

I wish to express my oincerest sympathys and r egret s t o you on the passing or our beloved Pr es ident . He was one or the sreatast men this world has ever known . •

I being only a boy of fourteen years cannot express ~Y berevement in words fitting. Your husband bas been, and will be m¥ idol. I just hope to becoce as great a can as he was . f ot in the r espect of becoaing a president, but in hi s ways and bel iefs . Al though I have never actuall y seen him, I loved bim and respected hi m as he was one of the family . I worked for him in the past t wo elections and have had !f'any an argument in his favor .~

r hope you don't take this letter os one that is sent by a person who i s trying to build himself up tn your eyes . I do not want this in any woy at all . I simply cannot soy what I want to i n this si tuation, I will always miss him as I know you will, and also love him.

,Ill J hope·1this bit ot awkward l oyalty 1 you cay

call i t has~n any way taken you awt y !rom some­t hing mor e important or pr olonged something 1n th• aeme manner.

Sincerely yours,

13~ &!~ Bob llarx