Jan 11-1929


Dear Mr. Hoover,

I Am a little girl 14 years old. in and live in the Country in Live in North Vassalboro, Maine papa is poor and Sick

I see you and our New President picture in the paper often my papa and mama both Voted for Mr. Hoover. We are republicans. I told my moma  I was going to Write and see if you had any clothes you don't Want some shoes. you Don't Want,

I see you and mr. Hoover on board of the ship I exspect you hade a Wonderful time.


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However Mrs. Hoover would be very glad to ask some friend or acquaintance in your neighborhood to stop to see you sometime, - to see how big you are, and to talk with you. Will you write me if you wish that

January 17th, 1929.

My dear Bell Magan:

     Mrs. Hoover is very sorry that she hasn't any old clothes which might be of

use to you and your family. She has many more requests for old dresses than she has new

ones, and so she is very sorry that she cannot help you now.

Yours very truly,

Secretary.