Letter from O. S. Burkett of Abilene, Texas, Regarding President Hoover’s Valley Forge Address

O. S. BURKETT AUDITS SYSTEMS-ACCOUNTING INCOME TAX SERVICE ABILENE. TEXAS June 12,193I are Honorable Herbert Hoover, The White House Washington, D.C., Tyly My dear Mr. President: It was with profound gratitude that I read your address at Valley Forge in the New York Times. And although I have suffered reverses, the heart of this speech you delivered there has fired me with a new determination that this my Valley Forge shall be the conquering ground from which victories shall rally in days to come. And although the tariff wall has possibly been built too high for the best interest of the United States, I am one of those Texas Democrats that voted for you in the last presidential election and, in the main, have no cause to regret doing so. And while the air is full of "Hoover has ruined us", here is one among thousands, yea millions that believe in you and have faith in your noble administration. I am seeking no favor at your hands, but just wanted to write you these few lines to express to you my personal appreciation for you in these stressful days thru which our country is passing, for your courage and fortitude that endure and the unselfish motive that prompts them. May God in His infinite wisdom continue to guide you in leadership. Sincerely, OSB:WK O S BURKETT O.S. BURKETT AUDITS SYSTEMS-ACCOUNTING INCOME TAX SERVICE 213 ALEXANDER BLDG. ABILENE. TEXAS x June 16, 1931. P.P.F 200-Jaeley - forge My dear Mr. Burkett: The President has received your very kind letter of June 12 and is indeed glad to learn that you liked his recent address at Valley Forge. He wants you to know how gratified he 1s by this evidence of your friendly interest. Sincerely yours, LAWRENCE RICHEY Secretary to the President Mr. O. S. Burkett, 213 Alexander Building, Abilene, Texas. bsp