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Sikeston, Missouri
Dear Mrs. Roosevelt, I am writing this letter in hopes that you will answer in my favor. My father H. C. has been in bed from a stroke for almost a year. We have no money and my brother works but makes $3.00 a week and there are eight in our family. My step-mother is very good to me and I try to help her. She takes in washings and I have to walk for six or eight blocks and then carry the washings home. I have to go of a morning before school and it has been very cold here. If you could send me a bicycle to ride when I go after washings for her I shall appreciate it. I am in eighth grade at school and work very hard to make passing grades. The Principal of the school bought two of my sisters and me a pair of slippers so we would not have to stay at home. If you would do this for me I shall be able to help my step-mother more. If you send me one I would like a girls bicycle. I am about 4 feet 3 inches tall so if you send me one you can judge as to what size. Loving and appreciating-
Reply to the letter: January 25, 1938 My dear A. L. C.: Mrs. Roosevelt asked me to acknowledge your letter. She is very sorry to hear of your parents' difficulties but regrets that she cannot do as you ask. She receives so many requests similar to yours that she finds it impossible to comply with them, much as she would like to do so. With many regrets, I am Very sincerely yours,
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