THE WHITE HOUSE

WASH I NGTON

January 4, 1949

Dear Mrs. Lasker:

I have heard of the generous way in

which you expressed confidence in my leadership

and want you to know of my heartfelt apprecia-

tion.

I ai more grateful than I can say.

     The Democratic Party must go forward

with progress and the support which you gave so

wholeheartedly gives me strength and courage and

renewed faith in the principles for which our

party must always stand.

Mrs. Albert D. Lasker,
29 Beekman Place,
New York, N. Y.