Letter from Rose Powell of St. Paul, Minnesota, Commenting on Women and Prohibition After President Hoover’s Memorial Day Address at Gettysburg

SEALTH 4 204 Customs Bldg., St. Paul, Minn. add June 7, 1930. 6/11/30 The President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Sir:- Emily Post, authority on correspondence, says that the above manner of address is proper, but I feel like writing- Dear Mr. Hoover. Real Americans can not help but feel a growing affection for the man who is fighting a good fight against great odds. I was particularly pleased to note that you are going right ahead with the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment. Re- gardless of the claim that many women drink liquor or are for modification or repeal, I believe that the great per- centage of the women of this country are solidly behind you. You will find enclosed a valued clipping from my collection which I have decided to send to you, thinking that you may not have had time to read "Lincoln's Last Day." I feel the t he is to you as he is to many of us, still the leading light along the path of democracy. Your Gettysburg speech ran true to form. It was inspiring. Sincerely yours, (mrs) Rose Powell June 11, 1930 P.P.F. My dear Mrs. Powell: 200 Your letter of June 7th has been received and I want you to know that the President appreciates your kindness in giving him an opportunity to see the en- closed clipping. At his request, I am returning it to you herewith. What you say regarding the Presi- dent's recent address at Gettysburg is especially gratifying to him. Sincerely yours, LAWRENCE RICHEY Secretary to the President Mrs. Rose Powell 204 Customs Building St. Paul, Minnesota wlm Enclosure